» New Student Orientation (NSO) Schedule
The
below schedule provides examples of programs and activities you will find
when you attend New Student Orientation in the summer. Please note, that this
is a sample schedule only. You will receive your actual schedule when you
arrive at Check-in. This schedule is intended to help you plan your travel
arrangements to and from Orientation.
Day One
All Sessions Will Take Place in the Ward Building, Room 1 Unless Otherwise
Noted.
7:15 a.m.
Check-in and Registration
Bender Arena, Lobby
Check in with orientation staff and receive your name badge, program schedule,
and reusable water bottle for use throughout the next two days.
9:15 a.m.
University Welcome
Amphitheatre (Rain Location- Ward Building Room1)
9:45 a.m.
Orientation Leader Group Introductions
10:45 a.m.
Academic Transitions
11:45 a.m.
Math Placement Exam
All students are required to take the Math Placement Exam. Calculators are
not allowed.
12:45 p.m.
Lunch
Terrace Dining Room (TDR)
1:45 p.m.
Preparing the Soil for a Great NSO Experience
2:15 p.m.
Where Your Roots are Planted: Living and Learning in the Residence
Halls
3:00 p.m.
Full Sun and Ample Water…Your Health and Wellness
3:30 p.m.
Break
Quad (Rain Location, MGC First Floor)
Take a break with free Honest Tea and Cliff Bars on the Quad! This is a great
chance to meet up with your family members or meet other new students.
4:00 p.m.
Sowing the Seeds…The Involvement Journey
4:30 p.m.
From Roots to Leaves…Working with AU Offices and Staff Members
5:00 p.m.
OL Meetings
Various locations
5:30 p.m.
From Seeds to Seedlings…College Transition Issues
6:30 p.m.
Dinner and OL Meetings (I.D.E.A.S.)
Terrace Dining Room (TDR) and Amphitheatre
7:45 p.m.
Seeds of Diversity…A Dialogue About Our AU Community
8:15 p.m.
OL Meetings
Various locations
9:00 p.m.
Improv with the Rude Mechanicals
9:30 p.m. Channel Surfing at American University
10:15 p.m.
“American” Idol
Mary Graydon Center, Tavern
Sponsored by Dell, Student Activities, and Student Government
Day Two
By 9:00 a.m.
Check out of your residence hall room
Leonard Hall, Front Desk
Please check out of your residence hall room at the Leonard Front Desk by
9:00 a.m. You are welcome to leave your bags in Leonard Hall for pick up later
in the afternoon.
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Terrace Dining Room (TDR)
9:00 a.m.
OL Meetings
On the Quad
9:30 a.m.
Academic Meetings
All students are required to attend their Academic Meeting. During this time,
you will have the chance to meet with your advisor, meet other students in
your school/college, and review or make changes to your schedule. Please see
below for your meeting location:
College of Arts and Sciences – Ward Building, Room 1
Kogod School of Business – Kogod, Room 118
School of Communication – Butler Pavilion, 6th Floor, Butler Board Room
School of International Service – SIS Building, Lounge
School of Public Affairs – Ward Building, Room 2
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
Terrace Dining Room (TDR)
Lunch will be available during this time. Please join us when your morning
sessions have ended.
12:00 p.m.
Club and Resource Fair
Mary Graydon Center, First Floor
1:30 p.m.
Slideshow and Evaluations
Ward Building, Room 1
Recycle your name badge for a chance to win great prizes from AU Athletics,
the Container Store, and Dell.
2:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions – If you would like to attend more
than one session and are unable to do so, please see your orientation leader
for contact information.
Information for Varsity Student-Athletes
Bender Arena, 2nd Floor, Kettler Palmer Lounge
Learning Communities and University College (Students accepted for
fall ‘08)
Ward Building, Room 1
Honors Program (Students accepted for fall ‘08)
Ward Building, Room 5
Information for Students with Disabilities
Ward Building, Room 6
Financial Aid Loan Counseling (For students who are interested
in or who have been awarded a Direct Loan as part of their financial aid award).
Ward Building, Room 4