Orientation Schedule
For updated information, please check back in June 2010.
Please note that the schedule below is a DRAFT program for Intercultural Pre-Orientation 2009, and is provided to give prospective students and their families a sense of our program.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Check-In
Atrium, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
New students sign in to receive your room keys and information packets.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hospitality Area
1962 Room, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
12:30 p.m.
Lunch
Emerson Dining Hall
1:30 p.m.
Welcome Session
Holman Room, Mary Lyon
Meet Marshall Center staff and learn more about the Pre-Orientation Program.
2:30 p.m.
Student to Student Session
May Room, Mary Lyon
Get a glimpse of your life at Wheaton and talk with current students about their experiences.
3:45 p.m.
Student Workshop
May Room, Mary Lyon
4:30 p.m.
The Four Boxes of Life
May Room, Mary Lyon
Hear each others stories and get to know your fellow classmates.
6:30 p.m.
Dinner
Chase Dining Hall
9:00 p.m. - Midnight
And BINGO Was His Name O!
Lyons Den
Come chill out at the Lyons Den for some old-school fun! While enjoying some cookies and a little taste from Wheaton's own Coffee House.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Chase Dining Hall
8:30 a.m.
Outdoor Leadership Activities
Dimple
The morning is dedicated to an intensive outdoor team-building activity on Wheaton's campus. The day will be comprised of a series of increasingly difficult physical and mental challenges, none of which are designed to go beyond your abilities. By succeeding at difficult tasks we will discover the rewards of perseverance and build self esteem. Likewise, we will learn the benefits of initiative, leadership, communication, decision making, and cooperation. The challenge courses require no skills or talents, just a willingness to participate. Activities are geared to individual abilities and are designed to be fun and engaging.
12:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m.
Odds & Ends
Get your photos taken for IDs, set up email and voice mail and take a quick break.
2:30 p.m.
Conversations on Diversity at Wheaton
Meneely 301
3:30 p.m.
Academic Excellence Workshops
Meneely 301/305/306
Join Wheaton faculty and staff to explore what is expected of Wheaton scholars and how you can ensure your success.
5:00 p.m.
Barbecue
Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning
9:00 p.m. - Midnight
Make A Splash!
Pool, Haas Athletic Center
Jump in and cool off! Enjoy splashing around with your friends, inflatables and snacks while listening to music above AND below water. This pool party will surely be one you won't want to miss!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast and Closing Reflection
Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning,/i>
9:30 a.m.
Students join New Student Orientation program!