First Day

7:30-9:00 a.m. Registration/Refreshments • Madelaine/Lorraine Hall Lounge
Receive your orientation materials and meal card. Get your ID picture taken. If you have time afterwards, settle into your room and then take a quick walk around campus.

7:30 & 8:15 a.m. Optional Campus Tour • Meet outside Madelaine/Lorraine Hall
Guided tour of campus.

9:00-9:30 a.m. Welcome and Prayer • First Session: Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts Walter Theatre • All Other Sessions: Old St. Joe’s Church
Opening prayer by Campus Ministry, followed by an official welcome by President Thomas Kunkel and then announcements by orientation staff.

9:30-10:00 a.m. Academic Expectations • First Session: Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts Walter Theatre • All Other Sessions: Old St. Joe’s Church
Jeffrey Frick, vice president for academic affairs, discusses the SNC honor code and academic expectations for all SNC students.

10:15-10:30 a.m. Welcome from the Parents Association • Fort Howard Theater
Information about services and involvement opportunities for parents. 

10:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Writing Placement Exam • Cofrin Hall, Room 11
This essay places you in your first college composition class. Required for all students. Please bring your packet of materials.

10:30-11:00 a.m. The Parent Trap • Bemis International Center, Fort Howard Theater
Should I call? Should I not call? Do I give advice, get involved, or stay out of the way? HELP!

11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions • Bemis International Center

Technology Support Services
Staff members share information on the college network and computer purchase programs.

Athletics
Tim Bald, director of Athletics, shares information on Athletic life at SNC.
Click here for the power point presentation that Tim used.

Academic Support Services
Karen Goode-Bartholomew, director of Academic Support Services, provides an overview of services offered for academic support.

12:00-1:15 p.m. Lunch Buffet • Schuldes Sports Center

12:00-1:15 p.m. First Year Experience (FYE) Meeting/Lunch • Campus Center
Meet your FYE Mentors and get a preview of the FYE program.

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Math Placement Exam • Cofrin Hall, Room 11
This exam places you in your first college math class. Required for all students.

1:15 - 2:00 p.m. Finance Office and Financial Aid Information • Bemis International Center, Fort Howard Theater

2:00 - 2:20 p.m. Health & Wellness Services • Bemis International Center, Fort Howard Theater
Barb Bloomer, director of health & wellness services, covers the health services and programs available at St. Norbert College.

2:20 - 2:30 p.m. Counseling & Testing Services • Bemis International Center, Fort Howard Theater
Dr. Kevin Miller, director of counseling and testing services, talks about services available in their area.

2:15 - 2:30 p.m.  Academic Support Services Information • Old St. Joseph Church
Karen Goode-Bartholomew, Director of Academic Support Services talks with students about services offered for academic support

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Academic Advising and Academic Support Services Information •  Old St. Joseph Church
Jeff Ritter, associate professor of business administration and director of academic advisement, presents information on the advising and registration process at St. Norbert College.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Resource Fair and Hall Tours • Todd Wehr Hall
Find out more about your particular area of interest and talk with representatives from Athletics, Music, Fine Arts, Computer Services, Health & Wellness Services, Leadership Development, Service & Engagement and much more!

4:30-5:45 p.m. Dinner Buffet and Family Time • Schuldes Sports Center

4:30-5:45 p.m. Football Team Meeting • Schuldes Sports Center
James Purtill, head football coach, hosts this meeting for all new football players and their families.

6:00 p.m. Depart for the St. Norbert Abbey - Buses leave from Third Street outside Schuldes Sports Center

6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Tour of the St. Norbert Abbey
Learn about the spiritual history and presence that is an integral part of St. Norbert College.

7:15 - 8:00 p.m. Parent Reception • St. Norbert Abbey
Sponsored by Alumni and Parent Relations and the Norbertines

7:30-8:10 p.m. Campus Life: Rights and Responsibilities • Bemis International Center, Fort Howard Theater
                     Click here for the power point that Rob Trembinski and Cindi Barnett used.

8:15 - 8:45 pm America's Next Top Student • Bemis International Center, Fort Howard Theater

9:00 - 10:15 p.m. Entertainment: Comedy City • RVDHF Campus Center Lounge 

8:00 p.m. Free time for Parents

10:15 p.m. FYE Activities • Madelaine/Lorraine Hall Lobby
Get to know your future classmates a little better.

Second Day

7:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet • Schuldes Sports Center Gym

8:00-8:15 a.m. FYE Meeting • Locations on your packet
Meet with your FYE group to get your last-minute questions answered.

8:15-9:15 a.m. All Student Meeting • Cofrin Hall, Room 11
All new students must attend this session to complete necessary surveys prior to starting in the fall.

8:30-9:00 a.m. Between Now & Then •  RVDHF Campus Center
Fr. Jay Fostner and Cindi Barnett talk with parents about the key concepts that parents need to know about St. Norbert College and what's important to talk about with students before coming back to campus in August.

9:15-10:00 a.m. Residential Education & Housing and Dining Services • Old St. Joseph Church
Staff from Residential Education & Housing and Dining Services provide information on residential living and learning, meal plans, and campus dining options.
Click here for the power point that Rob Trembinski and Matthew Doyle used.

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Advisement Meetings • Locations posted
Meet with your summer academic adviser to register for your fall classes.

10:00-10:30 a.m. Honors Students meet prior to advisement - Locations posted

10:00-10:30 a.m. Education Majors meet prior to advisement - Locations posted

10:15-11:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions • Bemis International Center

Career Services
Career Services staff member(s) discusses majors and career planning.
Click here for the power point the Career Services staff members used.

Student Panel for Questions and Answers from Parents
What do you still want to know? Get it from insiders!

Ask the Psychologist
One of the Psychologists from Counseling and Testing will speak in more detail about their services and answer your questions.

11:00 a.m. Free Time for Parents
Feel free to stop by the Alumni and Parent Relations office at the Alumni House for coffee, use a computer lab in Cofrin Hall or relax by the river near the RVDHF Campus Center.

11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Lunch Buffet • Schuldes Sports Center, Gym
Students are encouraged to sit with their FYE group.