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Schedule of Events
Orientation 2013 Schedule of Events
All students and guests will begin their Orientation experience in the Valley 1 residence halls. For easy directions, use 2299 Goldsworth Valley, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 in your GPS or Mapquest.
| 9:15 a.m. | Check-in begins for students taking the reading placement test, and for students in the Lee Honors College. |
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| 9:30 a.m. | Check-in begins for everyone else. |
| 10-11:45 a.m. | Orientation activities in Valley 1 residence halls:
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| 12:05 p.m. | Programming Session 1 (Bernhard Center East Ballroom)
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| 1:10 p.m. | Programming Session 2: Academic College Breakout Sessions (Bernhard Center various rooms) |
| 2:10 p.m. | Programming Session 3 (Bernhard Center East Ballroom)
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| 3:20 p.m. | Students and families will separate for the remainder of the program. |
Parents and Families |
Students |
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3:35-4:50 p.m. |
“Western and YOU Academy. Transitions: The Road Leading To and Through College” |
3:25-7 p.m. |
"Go West With Us" - this interactive portion of Orientation will assist students in making valuable connections, attend presentations at various offices around campus, get their Bronco ID, and eat dinner in the Dining Hall. |
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4:50-6 p.m. |
Mixer |
7:30-8:45 p.m. |
"The Bronco Way" |
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9-10:30 p.m. |
Involvement Zone |
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Day 2 |
Gilmore Theater Complex |
Day 2 |
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8:30 a.m. |
Coffee and Conversation |
7 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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9:05 a.m. |
"The Bronco Way" |
8:30 a.m. - Noon |
Academic Advising and Course Registration |
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10:20 a.m. |
Orientation Student Leader Panel |
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At Noon on day 2 of Orientation, students and their families will be rejoined. They will check out of the residence hall, and the Orientation experience ends. Some Academic Colleges will host open houses at this time. Details will be given at their Academic presentation on day 1.
Questions?
Ask a question about the WMU Orientation Program online,or give us a call at (269) 387-2167
