WELCOME TO

CENTRAL!

ACADEMIC ORIENTATION

C E N T R A L M I C H I G A N U N I V E R S I T Y

Family MemberSchedule

Check in, Rotunda Room, Bovee University Center

Opening Reception – Students and participating family members attend this meeting together. Introductions to orientation advising sta!, program overview, and co!ee service o!ered. At the conclusion of the reception, students and family members will separate to attend speci"c orientation programs.

University Life Presentation – This meeting is both informative and advisory. Common sense advice is presented about being a supportive parent or family member of a successful Central Michigan University student..

Financial Advising – CMU experts present all the "nancial facts. Topics include cost of attendance, scholarships and "nancial aid, and billing procedures. Information will also be presented on student employment, banking, and identi"cation card services.

Guided Walking Tour – Join the orientation mentor sta! on a guided walking tour and escort to lunch.

Lunch – Enjoy the hospitality of a residence hall while dining in one of CMU’s outstanding residential restaurants.

Travel to Staples Recital Hall, Music Building

*College Life and Safety – A positive residence hall community experience and promoting a safe campus and community environment are the main topics of discussion. Led by CMU o#cials and community police, this session will focus on your student’s housing details as well as safety issues related to "rst year students and appropriate decision-making.*June 19, 20 and 21 – Plachta Auditorium, Warriner Hall

Travel to Bovee University Center Choice Meetings for Family Members – See back for details.

» Student Health Matters | Lake St. Clair/Huron Room » Technology: Make Personal Computing Devices Work for You, Gold/Chippewa Rooms » Supporting Student Academic Success, Auditorium » Financial Advising, Student Service Court

Reunion Central and Student Service Fair Students and family members will reunite in the Bovee University Center, Rotunda Room.

Optional Residence Hall Visits/Open House

See Residence Life table at Reunion Central for information and location.

Upon Arrival to 9:15 a.m.

Rotunda Room,

Bovee University Center

Upon Arrival to 9:15 a.m.

Various locations

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Plachta Auditorium, Warriner Hall

11:00 a.m. to Noon

Plachta Auditorium, Warriner Hall

Noon to 12:15 p.m.

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Real Food on Campus, Towers

Residence Halls

1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Staples Recital Hall,

Music Building

2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Bovee University Center

3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bovee University Center

3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bovee University Center

WELCOME TO

CENTRAL!

ACADEMIC ORIENTATION

C E N T R A L M I C H I G A N U N I V E R S I T Y

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Student Health Matters – This session provides an overview of services available for your student as it relates to University Health Services, Counseling Center, and Student Disability Services. Information and answers to questions regarding each area, including physical and mental health services, insurance, forms, and classroom accommodations available for students with disabilities will be covered.

Technology: Make Personal Computing Devices Work for You – Technology is a powerful partner for the successful college student. The O#ce of InformationTechnology not only supports the campus-wide WiFi network, but also provides services ranging from computer labs, campus-wide printing, online course management, and a dedicated Help Desk. Learn how to make the most of these services during this session.

Supporting Student Academic Success – What students bring to college is less important than what they do in college! For that reason, this session covers: the pro"le of a successful CMU student, potential pitfalls, and tips on how to e!ectively support your student’s success during their "rst year of college and beyond. This session will also introduce the Pathways to Academic Student Success (PATHWAYS) Program. PATHWAYSis designed to work with identi"ed incoming freshmen to help them transition from high school to college, avoid the pitfalls, and establish a successful, academic career at CMU.

Reunion Central and Student Service Fair – Visit with representatives from university and community student service areas:

Academic Advising, Athletics, Campus Dining Services, Career Services, CMU Bookstore, CMU Police, Counseling Center, Greek Life, Information Technology, Institutional Diversity, Multicultural Academic Student Services, Parent/Family Services, Student Disability Services, Student Life, Student Employment, Student Publications, Study Abroad, University Health Services, University Libraries, University Recreation, Veterans’ Resource Center, Volunteer Center and many more.

» Central Card – Pick up your Central Card in the Bovee University Center Lobby. Sta! will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding its use.

» Financial Advising at the Student Service Court, Bovee UC lower level, room 119. Meet with advisors to continue discussion of CMU "nancial assistance and payment procedure.

» Leadership Safari and IMPACT Registration – Bovee University Center. Representatives from CMU’s Leadership Safari and IMPACT programs will be available to answer questions and accept registration for these exciting early move-in and student leadership events.

» CMU Bookstore Open House, Bovee University Center 202. Step inside the home of all things maroon and gold! This is a great opportunity to enter a drawing for free fall semester textbooks and learn about the Easy Text option.

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lake St.Clair/Huron Room,

Bovee University Center

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Chippewa Room, Bovee

University Center

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Auditorium,

Bovee University Center

3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Rotunda Room,

Bovee University Center