2013 Transfer Orientation Schedule

Transfer Student Orientation 2013
Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16^th
8am • Transfer Student Move-In
Centralized Check-In at Student Life Center.  Your assigned move-in time will be mailed with your housing assignment.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17^th
2 – 5 pm • Transfer Student Move-In
Centralized Check-In at Student Life Center.  Your assigned move-in time will be mailed with your housing assignment.

4:15 – 5:15pm • Meetings with College & School Deans
Arts & Science:  Langford Auditorium
Blair:  Turner Recital Hall
Peabody:  Wyatt Center Rotunda
Engineering:  Featheringhill Hall, Adams Atrium

7:30-9pm • Meet Your ConnectDores – Meal

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18^th
12:00 Noon • Lunch and Campus Tours
Led by ConnectDores

5:15pm • Meet for Founder’s Walk
Student Life Center Courtyard

6pm – 7:30pm • Founder’s Walk
Alumni Lawn
Meet all new upper-class students to participate in the Vanderbilt tradition of formally welcoming new undergraduates as they walk past the statue of Cornelius Vanderbilt while students, faculty, staff and alumni cheer you on.

7:30 – 8:30pm • Founders Walk Picnic
The Commons Lawn

MONDAY, AUGUST 19^th
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Arts and Science Transfer Students
9 – 10am • Arts and Science Welcome with Dean Dever
Langford Auditorium

10:05 – 10:30am • Upper-class Student Panel – “If I Knew Then What I Know Now”
Langford Auditorium
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Blair Transfer Students
9 – 9:25am • Dean’s Welcome
Turner Recital Hall
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Engineering Transfer Students
9 – 9:45am • Engineering Dean’s Convocation
Student Life Center Ballroom
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Peabody Transfer Students
9 – 10 am • Peabody Welcome with Dean Camilla Benbow
Wyatt Center Rotunda
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All Transfer Students
10:45 – 11:15am • Study Abroad – Global Education Office
Sarratt Cinema

11:15  – 12:30 Noon • Conduct and Honor Code Session/Honor Code Signing
Sarratt Cinema

12:30 – 1:45pm • Lunch with ConnectDores

2:00 – 2:45pm • Greek Life Info Session
Sarratt Cinema
Learn about specific recruitment for transfer students into Vanderbilt’s IFC, PanHellenic, and NPHC Greek chapters.

2:45 – 3:30pm • Student Health Orientation
Sarratt Cinema

3:30 – 4:15pm • Harassment and Discrimination Prevention
Sarratt Cinema

5:30 – 8:30pm • Transfer Social Event
Dave and Busters/Opry Mills Mall

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20^th
9 – 10 am • Welcome New Commodores!
Sarratt Cinema
Administration and ConnectDores kickoff Transfer Orientation.  Students will have the opportunity to hear from the Provost and the Dean of Students and Admissions.

10:00 – 12:30pm School Based Advising
Arts & Science: Sarratt Cinema
Blair: Blair Dean’s Office
Engineering: Sarratt 325/327
Peabody: Sarratt 333

12:30 – 1:30pm • Lunch and CIRP
Sarratt Cinema

1:30 – 2:15pm • How to Get Involved in Student Orgs
Sarratt Cinema
Meet leaders of Vanderbilt Student Government, Multicultural Leadership Council, Vanderbilt Lambda Association, Interfaith Council, and Service Organizations

3:15 – 5pm • Open Houses
Writing Studio
Central Library
Student Health Center
Psychological and Counseling Center
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 23^rd
3 – 5pm • Student Org Fair
The Commons

5 – 7pm • Dinner with the ConnectDores
Join your ConnectDore group for dinner!

7:30 – 9:30pm • SPOTLIGHT
Langford Auditorium
See performances from various student groups showcasing pieces of the shows, which occur throughout the year. You don’t want to miss it!

9:30 – 1am • VPB Palooza
Student Life Center
The Vanderbilt Programming Board throws a night of fun and games for all students.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29^th
6:45pm – 8:15pm • Anchor Dash Tailgate Party
Olin Lawn/Terrace and Dudley Field