WELCOME!
University of San Diego
Transfer Fall Orientation September 2017
AT TRANSFER FALL ORIENTATION YOU WILL... FIND
MEET
CONNECT
LEARN
Find out about the history, mission and core values that make USD a unique place.
Meet your fan club — the student leaders and staff here to support you as a new transfer student this semester and beyond.
Find your place. Learn about how you can get involved in the Torero community and connect with other new transfers and continuing students.
Learn the ropes. Receive essential information about requirements, resources and campus departments to ensure you have a great start at USD.
U ARE HERE! YO
Welcome to USD’s Transfer Fall Orientation! This program is especially designed for you, a transfer student. It contains all the information you need to navigate each day of Transfer Fall Orientation. Optional sessions will be identified by an asterisk (*). All other sessions are mandatory.
Campus Card Services Hahn University Center (UC), Room 127 Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Torero ID card: If you uploaded a photo over the summer, you will receive your Torero ID card when you move into your residence hall. Commuters and students who did not upload a photo may get their Torero ID card at Campus Card Services.
One Stop Student Center Hahn University Center (UC), Room 126 Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The One Stop Student Center has representatives from Student Accounts, the Office of Financial Aid and the Registrar available to answer your questions.
Mail Center Move-In Pickup
If you are living on campus, visit the Mail Center to pick up any packages sent to your university address prior to your arrival. After 2 p.m. on Saturday, you will be able to pick up the following week, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
U.S. Bank
Hahn University Center (UC) Saturday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Visit the USD Torero Store to buy your books, supplies, technology and USD apparel. If you ordered your textbooks online, your order will be available for pickup during normal business hours. You must show your email confirmation of the order for pickup.
Hahn University Center (UC), Room 125 Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Visit the on-campus U.S. Bank branch to open an account or ask your banking questions. ATMs are located at the Hahn University Center and the Jenny Craig Pavilion.
USD Torero Store
Mail Center at Maher Annex Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ITS Help Desk
Hahn University Center (UC), Room 117 and USD Torero Store Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit Information Technology Services (ITS) at either location listed above for tech support.
Tram Service
Various locations and times
Tram service will be offered throughout Transfer Fall Orientation. See back cover for map with tram stop locations and more information.
Get settled and explore campus. Saturday, September 2
MySDMobile MySDMobile app lets you check out the Transfer Fall Orientation schedule, USD map, your course schedule, grades and campus events all in one place. Download for free through the iTunes Store or Google Play.
MOVE-IN DAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME! All events today are for resident students (students living on campus) and their families only. 9 a.m. – noon
Resident Student Move-In and Transfer Fall Orientation Check-In Assigned residence hall Get your Transfer Fall Orientation materials, then unpack, get settled into your room, and meet your hallmates. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch*
Student Life Pavilion (SLP), Pavilion Dining Lunch is available for new resident students and their family members on campus. New resident students eat for free at Pavilion Dining in the Student Life Pavilion (SLP) with their name tag. Noon – 4 p.m.
Get Settled and Explore Campus* Around campus Use your free time today to take care of remaining errands. Review the list on the foldout for places that students commonly visit during their first few days on campus.
4 – 5 p.m.
Resident Transfer Student Community Meeting Hahn University Center (UC) These meetings are mandatory for all transfer students living on campus. Residence hall expectations and resources will be reviewed. Locations vary by residential area; see below for directions. • Alcalá Vista Apartments residents: UC Forum A • Manchester Village residents: UC Forum B • San Antonio de Padua, San Buenaventura and University Terrace Apartments residents: UC Forum C 5 – 7 p.m.
USD Athletics Tailgate* Valley Field Come join USD Athletics for an evening of fun, games, community and school spirit! New resident students will not need to purchase tickets. Parents, family members and guests will purchase tickets through the Office of Parent and Family Relations. 7:30 p.m.
USD Women’s Volleyball vs University of Texas* Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) Come show off your school spirit as USD women’s volleyball takes on Texas! It’s sure to be a packed house, so don’t miss out!
TRANSFER STUDENT MOVE-IN AND ARRIVAL GUIDE Refer to the guide you received from Residential Life for detailed information about moving into your residential area. *This event is optional.
FALL ORIENTATION DAY ONE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
9 – 10:45 a.m.
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Resident Transfer Student Breakfast*
Introduction to Your TLC Theme
Student Life Pavilion (SLP), Pavilion Dining Anytime between 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Commuter Transfer Fall Orientation Check-In
Engage
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rotunda If you are not living on campus, check in to receive your Transfer Fall Orientation materials.
Inspire
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Mass of Welcome* Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP)
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre Learn how to address today’s urgent challenges and be a Changemaker by actively participating in your Engage or Inspire TLC themes. Hear about the semester ahead from Hannah Healey, transfer scholastic assistant (TSA) chair.
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Meet Your TSA
A very special Mass has been prepared to welcome all new students and their families into the USD community. All denominations are welcome and encouraged to attend. At the conclusion of Mass, families will have the opportunity to take part in the USD tradition of blessing their students as they begin their college experience.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ) and Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (MRH), Various Rooms
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre
Lunch with Your Transfer Learning Community (TLC) Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Garden of the Sea Meet the other new transfer students who will be in your TLC and share a meal. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Transfer Fall Convocation Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre Transfer Convocation is your official welcome to the academic community of USD. Hear from USD’s president, James T. Harris III, DEd, and Associated Students President Will Tate about what it means to be a Torero at USD.
Get to know your TSA and the other new transfer students in your TLC course. 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Student Life and On-Campus Resources Panel
Hear straight from other transfer students how they found their place and community at USD, and the resources they found most helpful in their transition. 4:30 p.m.
Discover San Diego Dinner* Presented by Associated Students Meet in front of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ). Enjoy an evening out and about in San Diego with other new and continuing transfer students! Share a meal at a locally owned and operated restaurant that has prepared a special menu just for you, and explore one of San Diego’s unique neighborhoods. Please note there is no additional cost to attend this dinner, but an RSVP in advance is required.
FALL ORIENTATION DAY TWO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
7 – 9 a.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Student Life Pavilion (SLP), Pavilion Dining
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Garden of the Sea
Resident Transfer Breakfast* 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Changemaking Starts Here Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) Changemaking is not just a word, but a practice. Spend a morning engaging in community, and learn about USD’s commitment to inclusion, diversity and social justice. 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Community Values and Student Code Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre You will learn what it means to be a USD student, and the expectations for being a member of the Torero community. 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
We Belong at USD Student Social*
Students of color, first-generation students, undocumented students, and students who identify as LGBTQ+ or allies are invited to attend this social. Sweet treats will be provided! 3:30 – 4 p.m.
Find Your Classes Campus Tour* Meet in front of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ). 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Accountancy Majors Meeting Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Room E This meeting is for new transfer students majoring in accountancy or interested in the accounting profession.
Lunch with Your TSA and TLC Course Classmates
5:45 – 7 p.m.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Garden of the Sea
Student Life Pavilion (SLP), Pavilion Dining
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Taste of TPB*
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre
Presented by Torero Program Board Various locations along Torero Way, from the Student Life Pavilion (SLP) to Aromas (in Maher Hall)
College-Specific Academic Orientation
Hear about the value of a liberal arts education, and then learn more about the nuts and bolts of your college, major, requirements and resources available to you within your chosen school. • School of Business: Rooms A and B • College of Arts and Sciences and Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering: Rooms C and D
Resident Transfer Dinner* 7:30 – 10 p.m.
The night will feature multiple events and activities including a concert, movie screening, open mic event, games, snacks and more!
BE SOCIAL! Share your transfer orientation experience. @usd_tlc
SPECIAL SESSIONS AND FREE DAY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
YOUR FREE TIME Use this time to prepare for your first day of classes, take care of any remaining on-campus errands or spend time with new friends!
7 – 9 a.m.
Resident Transfer Breakfast* Student Life Pavilion (SLP), Pavilion Dining 9 – 10 a.m.
Veteran Student Orientation Hahn University Center (UC), Room 225 This meeting is required if you are a veteran student or using VA benefits. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Resident Transfer Lunch* Student Life Pavilion (SLP), Pavilion Dining This is the last meal of Transfer Fall Orientation. If you have purchased an on-campus meal plan, you can begin using it this evening at dinner.
UPCOMING EVENTS Welcome Week Sept. 6 – 13
Federal Work Study Job Fair Thursday, Sept. 7, noon – 2 p.m. Hahn University Center (UC), Forums A and B
Alcalá Bazaar Tuesday, Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Torero Way
Mass of the Holy Spirit Thursday, Sept. 14, 12:15 p.m. The Immaculata
A special thanks to all the student leaders, student organizations, staff, faculty, committees and departments for their invaluable support of Transfer Fall Orientation 2017!
CAMINO HALL/FOUNDERS HALL
HAHN UNIVERSITY CENTER (UC)
MISSIONS APARTMENTS
• Founders Chapel • Shiley Theatre • Camino Patio • College of Arts and Sciences
• One Stop Student Center • Campus Card Services • U.S. Bank • Forums A-C
• San Buenaventura • San Antonio de Padua
MOTHER ROSALIE HILL HALL (MRH)
• Parking Services • La Gran Terraza • USD Torero Store • ITS
MAHER HALL
• Warren Auditorium
MANCHESTER VILLAGE APARTMENTS
STUDENT LIFE PAVILION (SLP)
• Salomon Hall • Plaza de San Diego
• Pavilion Dining • Tu Mercado
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WEST ENTRANCE
JOAN B. KROC INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE (KIPJ) • IPJ Theatre • La Paloma • Garden of the Sea • Garden of the Sky
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VALLEY FIELD
HUGHES CENTER • Public Safety
SERRA HALL • Wellness Center
MAIN ENTRANCE
JENNY CRAIG PAVILION (JCP) ALCALÁ VISTA APARTMENTS
DEGHERI ALUMNI CENTER UNIVERSITY TERRACE APARTMENTS
BREATHE EASY. USD IS A SMOKING AND TOBACCOFREE CAMPUS. www.sandiego.edu/smokefree
Tram Stops Tram Stop #1 – West Parking Structure Tram Stop #2 – Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Tram Stop #3 – Mission Parking Structure Tram Stop #4 – Mission Crossroads Tram Stop #5 – Jenny Craig Pavilion Tram Stop #6 – Alcalá Vista Apartments Tram service will be offered throughout Transfer Fall Orientation. Detailed tram schedules and route information will be posted at each tram stop.