DAY 19 A.M. • CHECK-IN

Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone A, C4

9:30 A.M. • WELCOME Cullen Auditorium, C2

10 A.M. • PARENT SESSION: CELEBRATING THE TRANSITION Cullen Auditorium, C2

10 A.M. • SESIÓN EN ESPANOL PARA PADRES DE FAMILIA Hunter Welcome Center, AT&T Theatre, C4

10 A.M. • STUDENT SESSION: BECOMING A WILDCAT Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zones B and C, C4

11 A.M. • LIVING IN COMMUNITY Cullen Audtorium, C2 Living in Community at ACU is about more than rules and residence halls. It’s about joining a community of people helping you become who God intends you to be. This session will cover the student code of conduct expected of all ACU students, and how ACU embraces students and encourages them to develop spiritually, academically, and emotionally.

NOON - 1:30 P.M. • OPEN HOUSES Residence Halls Gardner (E3), Mabee (C2), McKinzie (D3), Nelson (E3), and Sikes (E3) Brown Library, D2

Maker Lab, D2 Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, C3 Medical and Counseling Care Center, C3

NOON • ALPHA SCHOLARS MEETING Brown Library, Core Classroom, D2 The purpose of Alpha Scholars Programs is to help students with disabilities succeed in college. This session will provide more information about the services offered to students, including individualized tutoring, academic and career counseling, and assistance in applying for financial aid.

NOON • PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS MEETING Halbert-Walling Research Center, Walling Lecture Hall, D3 Students who plan to pursue Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, or other Pre-Health concentrations (not including Nursing) will want to attend this session. It will be led by the pre-health advisors and will highlight the requirements for admission to these programs, as well as the opportunities provided by ACU’s Body and Soul Program.

NOON • PRE-LAW MEETING Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone C, C4 Students considering a future career in the legal profession should attend this session, which will discuss the expectations and requirements for law school admission and highlight the opportunities available while at ACU and after graduation.

NOON • BRIDGE SCHOLARS MEETING Hunter Welcome Center, Lynay Classroom, C4 If you were admitted to ACU as a Bridge Scholar, you are required to attend this session. Students and parents will learn more about the unique opportunities created for Bridge Scholars.

12:45-2 P.M. • LUNCH McGlothlin Campus Center, World Famous Bean, C3 To allow a smooth lunchtime transition between ACU campers and NSO guests in the Bean, please do not arrive before 12:45 p.m.

2:15 P.M. • SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS Refer to the session descriptions list for more information. All Day 1 sessions also will be available Day 2.

Move-In Day Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium, C3 Music Performance Ensembles Williams Performing Arts Center, D4 Paying Your Bill Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone B, C4 Student Loans Mabee Business Building, Room 317, D3

Study Abroad Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone C, C4 Site-specific Q&A sessions on Day 2. Textbooks Hunter Welcome Center, Lynay Classroom, C4

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONJUNE 2018 SCHEDULE

3-3:45 P.M. • COLLEGE MEETINGS AND RECEPTIONS College of Arts and Sciences – Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Williams Performing Arts Center, Lobby, D4 College of Arts and Sciences – Sciences Halbert-Walling Research Center, Lobby, D3 College of Biblical Studies Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Lobby, D3 College of Business Administration – Accounting and Finance Mabee Business Building, Room 301, D3 College of Business Administration – Management Sciences Mabee Business Building, Room 201, D3 College of Business Administration – School of Information Technology and Computing Mabee Business Building, Room 316, D3 College of Education and Human Services Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, C3 School of Nursing Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone C, C4

4-5 P.M. • ACADEMIC ADVISOR MEETINGS Emily Berry Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 104, D3 Francille Vesel Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 129, D3 Grant Overman Mabee Business Building, Room 301, D3 Jake Crabtree Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 117, D3 Janelle Cole Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114, D3 Karen Viertel Mabee Business Building, Room 117, D3 Kayla Hewitt Mabee Business Building, Room 217, D3 Kent Akers Mabee Business Building, Room 118, D3 Lindsey Griffis Halbert-Walling Research Center, Walling Lecture Hall, D3 Mary Beth Cuevas Mabee Business Building, Room 215, D3 Nuria Hall Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 130, D3 Shannon Rose Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 120, D3 Sheila Ritchie Mabee Business Building, Room 201, D3 Tim Ehrhart Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 112, D3

5-9 P.M. • PLACEMENT TESTING Hardin Administration Building, Room 327, D2

5-9 P.M. • FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP Mabee Business Building, Room 317, D3 Need help tying up loose financial aid ends? Pop in for this workshop where a financial aid professional will answer your questions, walk you through specific steps for completion, and help you make sure everything is in place for the fall. Students MUST be present but parents are more than welcome!

DINNER IS ON YOUR OWN

DAY 27:30-8:45 A.M. • HONORS COLLEGE BREAKFAST

Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone A, C4 By invitation only, this breakfast is for students admitted into ACU’s Honors College. Parents are encouraged to attend.

7:30-8:45 A.M. • STUDENT-ATHLETE BREAKFAST Wildcat Stadium, Club Level, B2 Required for all student-athletes who have signed to participate in Wildcat athletics. Parents are encouraged to attend.

9 A.M. • STRENGTHS Cullen Auditorium, C2 ACU is a strengths-focused campus. Discover what this means for you as a student and how to use your God-given talents to support your academic journey.

10:15 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. • INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC ADVISING APPOINTMENTS McGlothlin Campus Center, Wildcat Central, C3

10 A.M. • SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS Refer to the session descriptions list for more information.

10:45 A.M. • SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS

11:30 A.M. • SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS

12:15 P.M. • SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS

12:45-2 P.M. • LUNCH McGlothlin Campus Center, World Famous Bean, C3

2 P.M. • PARENT SESSION Cullen Auditorium, C2

2 P.M. • STUDENT SESSION Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zones B and C, C4

2:30-4:30 P.M. • RESOURCE FAIR Hunter Welcome Center, Lobby, C4

3:15-4:30 P.M. • CHECK-OUT Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone A, C4

SPECIAL INTERESTSESSION DESCRIPTIONSand day 2 locations

MOVE-IN DAY Mabee Business Building, Room 201, D3 This is your opportunity to learn more about the move-in process. Talk with Residence Life and get simple tools for making move-in a fun and easy experience.

PAYING YOUR BILL Mabee Business Building, Room 301, D3 Come hear from the experts on what is required and recommended for paying your bill at ACU. We know this is a complicated topic and we want to make it easier. Bring your questions and take notes!

STUDENT LOANS Mabee Business Building, Room 317, D3 Be smart about student loans. Come for a comprehensive loan review, then be ready to get on a computer and make some financial aid progress in real-time. If you have specific loan questions, this session is for you!

STUDY ABROAD Mabee Business Building, Room 117, D3Studying abroad enhances the college experience like nothing else! Come find out about the exciting opportunities ACU has to offer.

10 a.m. – Overview

10:45 a.m. – Site-specific information for Leipzig, Germany

11:30 a.m. – Site-specific information for Oxford, England

12:15 p.m. – Site-specific information for Montevideo, Uruguay

TEXTBOOKS Mabee Business Building, Room 118, D3 Course Materials are a necessary part of your college education. In this session get all your questions answered about course materials, learn about your buying options, get tips on when to buy or rent, and how to save money.

The following sessions are only available Day 2CAMPUS SAFETY AND TITLE IX

Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 130, D3 ACU takes students’ safety seriously. Come learn about our professional, full-service Police Department, how it serves and partners with the ACU community, preventative steps students can take to stay safe, and resources for parents and students at all points along the way. Questions will be encouraged.

DEGREE PLANNING Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 129, D3 Planning out the academic aspects of your next four years is one of the best things you can do now to ensure success later. This session will cover all the nuts and bolts of ACU’s university-wide requirements, as well as how to read and understand your degree audit.

FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT Mabee Business Building, Room 215, D3 Being the first generation college student is an amazing accomplishment – and can also be overwhelming! ACU wants to support your journey and equip you with tools for success. Come learn how ACU wants to partner with you to make this the experience of a lifetime.

LEARNING STUDIO Brown Library, D2 The Learning Studio provides state-of-the-art media equipment, professional training, and group collaboration spaces to support every stage of the creative process. Join us for a back stage tour of production studios and check out gear available to all students. Don’t wait until your first project to learn about the possibilities.

MAJOR EXPLORATION AND CAREER PLANNING Mabee Business Building, Room 217, D3 Your future is right around the corner! In this session, team members from Academic Advising and The Career Center will give you tips for exploring majors and creating career goals to maximize your strengths. You will also learn tools to help you in your search for jobs and internships. Start planning now. Begin your ACU journey with the end in mind!

MISSIONS Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium, D3 Missions experiences are an important part of student life at ACU. Come learn about how you can participate in God’s mission all around the world through short term service trips, summer long internships and other opportunities. This session will cover missions locations, types of trips available, experiences connected to academic programs, and more.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

Mabee Business Building, Room 218, D3 The ACU community provides opportunities to promote, discover, or uncover the uniqueness of the culture you represent, as well as experience and learn about other cultures. Discover where you belong and go deeper with your friends both old and new.

PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS EN ESPANOL Hunter Welcome Center, AT&T Theatre, C4 Haz preguntas y ven dispuesto a aprender. En esta sesión, nuestro objetivo es contestar todas las dudas y preguntas que tengas para ayudar al estudiante y familia a entender la situación financiera y el costo-beneficio de la educación.

SENDING YOUR STUDENT TO COLLEGE: HOW TO HELP NOW AND STAY INVOLVED LATER

Onstread-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 120, D3 This session will help parents be informed about the rules and expectations of life at ACU, as well as help both parent and student navigate the Student Handbook. In addition, we will provide you with a resource specifically designed for parents to help keep up with important happenings on campus.

SOAR – STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES, ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES

Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 112, D3 Every student experiences joys and challenges during their college years. Many students find that it’s helpful to understand what resources are available. The SOAR program is designed to connect students to the resources they need to be successful. Come hear how this program can benefit your student (or you)!

STUDENT PRODUCTIONS Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 104, D3 Gain leadership experience, showcase your talents, and build community by participating in Follies, competing in Sing Song, or joining a student A Cappella group.

STUDENT WELLNESS Hunter Welcome Center, Alumni Conference Room, C4 Wellness is directly related to a student’s physical, emotional, academic, and social success. Come learn about strategies and campus resources to support your health and wellness. We’ll cover healthy eating, sleeping and fitness habits, as well as simple ways to access medical, psychiatric, and counseling services.

TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS Mabee Business Building, Room 216, D3 Preparing for the technological aspect of college can be confusing. What is available to students? How do I print on campus? What kind of tech support will there be? This session will cover these topics and more. Stop in to ask questions and get plugged in.

Information and Services

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C4M

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C3The Cam

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Wildcat Central, W

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Medical and Counseling Care Center

C3Police Departm

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Athletics and RecreationBonneau Fam

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Crutcher Scott Field B3

Eager Tennis Pavilion C3

Elmer Gray Stadium

B2

Gilbreth-Scott Teamroom

B3

Gibson Health and Physical Education Center

C3Gray Stadium

Throwing Events A2

Larry Sanders Intramural Fields

E3M

oney Student Recreation and W

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Moody Coliseum

C2

Powell Fitness Center B2

Soccer and Softball Field House B2

Teague Special Events Center B3

Track and Field Fieldhouse B2

Wally Bullington Football Practice Facility B3

Wells Field

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Wildcat Stadium

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Auditoriums, Chapels and

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C3Chapel on the Hill

C3Cullen Auditorium

C2

Moody Coliseum

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Academic and Adm

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E1ACU Press / Leafwood Publishers

E1Brown Library (LIB)

D2Learning Com

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Computer Service Center

D1Don H. M

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C2Duncum

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Engineering and Physics Laboratories at Bennett Gym

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D3Halbert-W

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Hardin Administration Building (ADM

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Health Sciences Laboratory (B07) D1

Mabee Business Building (M

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McDaniel House (DAN)

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E2Nichols House

C1North House

E1Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies

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Onstead Science Center (OSC) D2

Phillips Education Building (EDB) D3

Physical Resources Building A4

Sewell Theatre E2

Sherrod Building (SHB) C2

Shore Art Gallery (SHO) C2

William

s Performing Arts Center (W

PA) D4

Witt House

E3Vanderpool Building

D1Zellner Hall (ZEL)

D2Zona Luce Building (ZON)

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C2A.B. M

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Adams Hall

E1Dillard Hall

C1Edwards Hall

C2Gardner Hall

E3M

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McDonald Hall

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Nelson Hall E3

Sikes Hall E3

Smith Hall

E1University Park Apartm

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C4Flag Plaza

C4Galaxy Park

C4GATA Fountain

C2God’s M

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Hope for the Future Sculpture C3

Jacob’s Dream Sculpture Site

D3Labyrinth, Rich W

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C4Lunsford Overlook

A3Stevens Park

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McKinzie

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East Ambler Avenue

E.N. 20th

E.N. 19th

E.N. 18th

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E.N. 17th

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ACU Drive

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