New Student Orientation

Starts August 21, 2008

Georgetown holds a four-day orientation program for new students the week prior to the beginning of classes. During this time, generally Thursday through Sunday before classes begin on Monday, new students have the campus to themselves to learn their way around and get acquainted with each other before the upperclassmen arrive. Orientation is mandatory for new students.

Schedule is subject to change.

Welcome Class of 2012!

Thursday, August 21
8:30 - 9:30 am Pre-registration Workshop. Only for those students not yet registered or without a payment plan. After registration and visiting the Business Office, see your Resident Director for keys.
10:00 am Residence halls open for new student check-in. Go to the lobby of your assigned residence hall to receive your room key. If you do not have a residence hall room assignment or are a commuting student, see the Student Life Office. (3rd floor of Student Center)
10:00 am - 3:00 pm These offices are open to assist:
  • G-Card Office - If you have not yet obtained your G-Card or if you want to make a deposit on your G-Card. (102 Highbaugh Hall)
  • Registrar's Office - Class registration questions (105 Highbaugh Hall)
  • Campus Mail - Obtaining mail box number and/or combination (1st floor, Student Center)
  • Campus Safety Office - Car registration (2nd floor, Student Center)
  • The Store - Purchasing textbooks and school supplies (1st floor, Student Center)
  • Office of Student Financial Planning - Financial Aid Questions, Bills, Financial clearance (102 Highbaugh Hall)
  • Cable TV info (2nd floor, Student Center)
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm A New Chapter: Parents Only (John L. Hill Chapel)
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Parent-only meeting with Faculty Advisor
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Student-only meeting with Faculty Advisor
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Commuter student-only meeting
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Opening Session
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm Welcoming Picnic
Note: New students admitted free. Family members are welcome to enjoy the picnic at $6.00 per person. This is the final event of the day for family members.

FOLLOWING THE PICNIC, PARENTS WILL DEPART

Students, please dress in comfortable clothing and rubber soled shoes for the evening’s events.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Resident Student-only meeting in the Residence Hall
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Freshman Class Officer Election information session (John L. Hill Chapel)
8:15 pm - 9:15 pm General Session (John L. Hill Chapel)
9:15 pm - 10:45 pm Play Fair (Giddings Lawn)
10:45 pm Pizza and soft drinks

 

Friday, August 22
8:00 - 8:45 am Breakfast (Cafeteria)
9:00 - 1:50 am Rotation sessions
2:10 - 5:00 pm Service Learning Activity. Note: Attire for this event is older clothes and comfortable tennis shoes.
5:45 - 6:30 pm Service Learning Dinner (Cafeteria)
6:45 - 7:15 pm Service Learning Debrief (John L. Hill Chapel)
7:15 - 7:40 pm Freshmen Class Officer Speeches & SGA Introductions (John L. Hill Chapel)
7:40 - 8:00 pm Student Life Introductions (John L. Hill Chapel)
8:00 - 8:15 pm Meet the Student Wellness Center Staff (John L. Hill Chapel)
8:15 - 9:00 pm Residence Life Meeting

 

Saturday, August 23
10:00 - 10:30 am "The Road to Success"
10:30 - 11:30 am Campus issues Skit and Debrief (John L. Hill Chapel)
11:30 - 12:30 pm Brunch (Cafeteria)
12:30 - 1:30 pm Q&A with College Students
1:30 - 2:00 pm Campus Tours
2:45 - 4:00 pm Group Activity with Hall RA
4:45 - 6:00 pm Class of 2011 Investiture Ceremony (John L. Hill Chapel )
Note: semi-formal attire - shirt & tie, dresses, etc. Class Picture follows on steps of Giddings Hall
6:00 - 8:00 pm President's New Student Dinner, New Student Reception, Honor Code Signing *Mandatory
Note: semi-formal attire required for all events.
9:00 - 10:30 pm Hypnotist (John L. Hill Chapel)

 

Sunday, August 24
10:00 - 11:00 am All Campus Worship (John L. Hill Chapel)
11:00 - 11:50 am Brunch (Cafeteria)
12:00 - 1:00 pm Orientation Wrap-Up. Please bring a pencil and paper.
1:00 - 5:00 pm Free time - On your own.
5:00 - 6:30 pm Theme night in the Caf (Cafeteria)
6:30 pm Free time - On your own.