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Home > Current Students > Orientation > Orientation 2007 > Freshmen Orientation

ROCK LINGO

 
The overnight experience is a great way for students and families to make connections and interact with SRU faculty and staff. Your evening stay will involve fun activities and social experiences in a very relaxed environment. We encourage you to take part in this wonderful opportunity.


Program Dates
(Directions to Watson Hall)

Session 4 June 12* & 13 (Friday the 13th is the program.)
Session 5 June 16* & 17 (Tuesday the 17th is the program.)
Session 6 June 19* & 20 (Friday the 20th is the program.)
Session 7 June 23* & 24 (Tuesday the 24th is the program.)

(overnight program dates denoted by *)

What to bring...
> Your Social Security Number
> Alarm clock
> Soap and personal items
> Towels and washcloth
> Athletic shoes and attire
> Pillow, sheet-set, blanket, etc.
> Comfortable walking shoes
> Robe and shower shoes
> Casual clothes
> Umbrella (optional)
> Swimsuit (optional)

P*Please be advised that you will need to provide your own sheets and pillows.

Tentative  Schedule


4:30 - 7:00 p.m.  Check-In, Residential Suites, Watson Hall
Receive your room key, meal ticket, and Orientation agenda.  After unloading, please park in any residential parking spot or lot in the Residential Suite area.

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Cook-Out at the Recreation Center (ARC)
'Round up some grub! Come enjoy a smokin' spread of delicious foods with fun on the side at the ARC. Don't forget to take the meal ticket that you received at check-in.

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.  Van Tours of Campus and Town
O-Ambassadors will be available to show you around your new home.  The tours will leave from the lobby of Residential Suites, Watson Hall approximately every 30 minutes starting at 6:00 pm.

8 - 9 p.m. Straight from the Horse's Mouth, Watson Hall, "The Great Room"
Lasso up the scoop on student life at The Rock during this informal session hosted by some local folk, our Orientation Ambassadors, who certainly know their way around the prairie!

9:00 - 10:30 p.m.  Rock the ARC!
This is a fun experience at the Aebersold Student Recreation Center.  You can climb the wall, play basketball, volleyball, swim, or relax in the spacious lounge.  Make sure you bring your athletic attire!

9:00 - 10:45 p.m.  Movie in Residential Suites, Watson Hall, The Great Room.
If you'd like a more relaxing evening, please join us for a movie and refreshments in Watson Hall, The Great Room.

11:00 p.m.  Evening Wrap-up for Students

This is a mandatory meeting in which students will be able to get to know each other better and also learn more about the following day's Orientation program. 
Even if the student is not staying in Watson Hall for the evening, they must attend this meeting.


Morning of Orientation

7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Check-Out, Residential Suites, Watson Hall
Be sure not to miss the Information Table session from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the University Union.  Students and family members can visit representatives from major offices, student clubs and organizations, churches, and banks.  Students can also pick up their room assignments at the Residence Life Table.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast, ID Photos, Information Tables, Multi-Purpose Room, University Union
Enjoy a light breakfast including bagels, pastries, fruits, and beverages while you are exploring the various Information Tables.

Please be sure to bring the materials (nametag, agenda, meal tickets) that you received at check-in the previous evening.

 

If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact the Office of Orientation at
724-738-2067
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