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 William Hynes and then announcements by orientation staff.

9:45-10:15 a.m. Academic Expectations • Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts, Walter Theatre
Michael Marsden, 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. 

10:30 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

Career Services
Jerry Donahue, director of Career Services, discusses majors and career planning.

Athletics
Tim Bald, director of Athletics, shares information on Athletic life at SNC.

Counseling Center
Kurt Weber of Counseling Services, discusses their programs and services.

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 • Sensenbrenner Memorial Union, Dining Room

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

1:15-2:45 p.m. Tour of the St. Norbert Abbey • Buses leave for St. Norbert Abbey from Third Street in from of Bemis International Center and the Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts at 1:00 p.m.
Learn about the spiritual history and presence that is an integral part of St. Norbert College.

2:45-3:45 p.m. Math Placement Exam • Cofrin Hall, Room 11
This exam places you in your first college math class. Required for all students.

3:00-3:45 p.m. Finance Office and Financial Aid Information • Bemis International Center, Fort Howard Theater

4:00-4:45 p.m. Academic Advising • Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts, Walter Theatre
Jeff Ritter, associate professor of business administration and director of academic advisement, presents information on the advising and registration process at St. Norbert College.

4:45-6:00 p.m. Dinner Buffet and Family Time • Sensenbrenner Memorial Union, Dining Room

4:45-6:00 p.m. Football Team Meeting • TBA
James Purtill, head football coach, hosts this meeting for all new football players and their families.

6:00-7:00 p.m. Resource Fair and Hall Tours • Bemis International Center
Find out more about your particular area of interest and talk with representatives from Athletics, Music, Fine Arts, Computer Services, Student Activities, Campus Employment and much more!

7:00-7:40 p.m. Campus Life: Rights and Responsibilities • Bemis International Center, Fort Howard Theater

7:00-8:00 p.m. Parent Reception • RVDHF Campus Center, Lounge
Sponsored by Alumni and Parent Relations and the Norbertines 

7:45-9:00 p.m. Entertainment: Comedy City • RVDHF Campus Center Lounge 

8:00 p.m. Free time
Sponsored by Alumni and Parent Relations and the Norbertines 

9:00 p.m. FYE Activities • Madelaine/Lorraine Hall Lobby
Get to know your future classmates a little better.

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Second Day

7:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet • Sensenbrenner Memorial Union, Dining Room

8:00-8:15 a.m. FYE Meeting • Locations posted
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.

8:45-9:15 a.m. Meet the Vice President for Student Life •  Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts, Walter Theatre

9:15-10:00 a.m. Residential Life and Dining Services • Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts, Walter Theatre
Staff from Residential Life and Dining Services provide information on residential living and learning, meal plans, and campus dining options.

10:00-10:30 a.m. Health Services Presentation • Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts, Walter Theatre
Barb Bloomer, director of health services, covers the health services and programs available at St. Norbert College.

10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Advisement Meetings • Locations posted
Meet with your summer academic adviser to register for your fall classes.

10:45-11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions • Bemis International Center

Campus Safety
Talk about safety at St. Norbert College with the staff members who work in this department.

Technology Services
George Possley, Student Support Specialist, shares information on the college network and computer purchase programs.

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

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch Buffet • Sensenbrenner Memorial Union, Dining Room
Students are encouraged to sit with their FYE group.