Freshman Orientation Schedule Draft
Sessions I, II, III, and IV
DAY ONE
Event
Time
7:30 – 9:45 a.m.
8 – 9:45 a.m.
8 – 9:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 – 11 a.m.
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
4:15 – 5:45 p.m.
5 – 5:30 p.m.
5 – 7 p.m.
7 p.m.
After S.K.I.T.S.
Check-In
Students will check in and receive their room key, nametag, and Orientation
materials.
Campus Services Fair
Students and families are invited to learn about the many services Winthrop
provides its students.
ID Cards
Students will have the opportunity to have their Winthrop ID cards made or picked
up (if you submitted a photo via email).
Residence Hall Model Room Open House
Students and families are invited to visit the model Residence Hall room located on
the first floor of Richardson Hall.
LEAP Meeting (Sessions I, II, & III Only)
This meeting is required for students admitted through the LEAP Program. Only LEAP
students should attend.
Eagle STEM Scholars Summer Bridge Program Information Session (Session II Only)
This meeting is required for students participating in the Eagle STEM Scholars
Summer Bridge Program and their families attending Family Orientation.
TRiO Open House
This session is for students who received an invitation from TRiO. Students will learn
more about the services the program provides and speak with staff and student
leaders.
Student-Athlete Meeting
This meeting is for all incoming student-athletes, recruited and confirmed walk-ons,
and their parents.
Welcome to Winthrop
Students and families are welcomed to campus by President Dan Mahony and
Bethany Marlowe, Dean of Students.
Making Connections
Students will meet their Orientation Leader (OL) and other students in their
Orientation group.
Lunch
Location
The Edge –
DiGiorgio Campus Center
Richardson Ballroom –
DiGiorgio Campus Center
114 DiGiorgio Campus
Center
Richardson Residence Hall
Dina’s Place –
DiGiorgio Campus Center
Location TBD
Student Lounge –
West Center
212 West Center
Tillman Auditorium
Various Locations
Thomson Café
Information Session
The Bookstore, Dining Services, Financial Aid, Residence Life, and Student Financial
Services will speak about their services.
Academic College Meetings
Students will meet with representatives from their individual college. Students MUST
attend this session in order to register tomorrow.
Foreign Language Placement Test: 307 Kinard Hall
Music Theory Test: 146 Conservatory (Recital Hall)
Optional Campus Tours: Optional Campus Tours will leave from the Information
Desk in the DiGiorgio Campus Center.
Freshman Honors Meeting
This meeting is for students who have been accepted into the Winthrop University
Honors Program.
Dinner
Tillman Auditorium
S.K.I.T.S.: Students Knowing Information To Succeed
The Orientation Leaders perform and facilitate lessons with crucial information to a
student’s personal growth.
Evening Activities
Join your OLs and other new students for fun activities including a dance party, rock
climbing wall, shooting hoops, volleyball, racquetball, ping-pong, shooting pool, and
video games.
Tillman Auditorium
Various Locations
Various Locations
Honors Center at
The Courtyard
Thomson Café
West Center and
DiGiorgio Campus Center
Winthrop University - Division of Student Life - Department of Student Affairs - Office of New Student and Family Programs
DAY TWO
Event
Time
7 – 8 a.m.
Breakfast
8 – 9 a.m.
Information Sessions
Representatives from the
following departments
will speak about their
services:
9 – 9:30 a.m.
9:30 – 10:20 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12 – 1 p.m.
1 – 5 p.m.
Orientation Group
Activities:
Orientation Groups will
rotate between the
following activities:
5 p.m.
Technology at Winthrop
Learn about the technology resources available, including email, wireless internet
access, and malware protection.
Spreading Your Wings on Wingspan
Students will learn how to navigate Wingspan, your electronic portal.
Health and Counseling Services
Hear about the services offered in this department, including medical care, mental
health counseling, wellness education, victim advocacy and support, testing, and
disability support and accommodations.
Dean of Students Office
When you don’t know where to go or what else to do, the staff in the Dean of
Students’ Office can help. Learn more about the services provided by the office.
Orientation Group Meetings
OLs will discuss important information about course registration.
First Class on Deep Learning
First Class is designed to simulate a collegiate academic experience and teach the
importance of being an engaged learner. Students will have the opportunity to
interact with some of Winthrop’s most celebrated faculty members.
Advising
Students will meet with representatives from their departments to discuss
expectations of students in the major, as well as courses they plan to take in the fall
semester.
Lunch
Students interested in participating in a university music ensemble should plan to
have lunch with representatives from the Department of Music.
Orientation Group Meetings: OLs will go over important Winthrop information and a
Common Book Activity.
Course Registration and Evaluations with Orientation Group: Students will register
for fall 2016 classes and complete Orientation Evaluations.
Orientation Faculty Mentor Session: The OFMs will share the Top Tips for Success
from Faculty with new students.
Bookstore Visit: Learn more about the textbook options available to Winthrop
students.
Group2Group: Your Orientation group will have the opportunity to connect with
other groups through a fun activity.
Residence Hall Check-Out
Students must remove trash from their rooms and turn in their keys before leaving
campus. Lost or unreturned room keys will result in a $65 charge to the student’s
account.
Location
Thomson Café
Richardson Ballroom –
DiGiorgio Campus Center
Various Locations
Various Locations
Various Locations
Thomson Café
Various Locations
Richardson Residence Hall
Winthrop University - Division of Student Life - Department of Student Affairs - Office of New Student and Family Programs