LUTHER New Student Orientation

During Orientation:  Meet faculty and staff who Luther Welcomes You! will assist you through your time at Luther. Welcome to Luther! Congratulations on beginning your journey as a Norse! We are excited that you will soon be joining the Luther community. The Luther staff, faculty and students are  Connect with others who planning to assist you through orientation and your time here. are beginning 2012 J-term at Luther. Many of you already know the in’s and out’s of college life. However, orientation will help you become acquainted with our campus and the unique aspects of Luther. Members of the  Meet current students and staff and student body will be available to answer questions concerning student life, class ask questions concerning academics and campus registration, residence life, activities and more. life. Parents and other family members are welcome to join you in the orientation activities as you  Become better acquainted begin life at Luther. Their questions are important, and we want to be available to help your with Luther College. family as well. Offices will be open at 8 a.m. Monday, January 2 for you to attend to any personal business.  Have fun! On either Sunday, January 1 or Monday, January 2, you will be able to move in to your residence hall after 10:00 a.m. There will be a short Orientation Meeting and Reception on Monday, January 2 at 3:00 p.m. in the Nobel Room (2nd floor Dahl Centennial Union).

We look forward to getting to know you as you get settled in at Luther College. If we can Inside this issue: answer any questions for you regarding orientation, please do not hesitate to contact Jane Hildebrand at (563) 387-1008, [email protected], or Sue Halverson at (563) 387-1020, Orientation Schedule 2 [email protected]. Sincerely, Orientation Checklist 2 Jane Hildebrand

Helpful Hints 2 Assistant Dean for Student Life and Orientation Coordinator

Upcoming Events 3 Residence Life and Housing

Assistance to You 3 Students who will live on campus will be able to move in on Sunday or Monday, January 1 or 2, morning or afternoon. Please note that your first meal with dining services will be dinner Monday evening, January 2. Any Sunday meals will need to be purchased off campus. Important Phone 4 During the day on Monday, meals may be purchased at the Oneota Market, 1st floor Dahl Numbers Centennial Union.

Campus Map 4 You should be receiving your housing assignment soon. On the day of move-in, please go directly to your residence hall to check in. If you have any questions concerning housing, please call the Residence Life office at (563) 387-1330 or email: [email protected]. Page 2 Luther College

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE Monday, January 2, 3:00 p.m., Nobel Room 3:00 p.m. Welcome/Introduction/Reception Sunday, January 1 or Monday, January 2 (Refreshments served)

Residence Halls open for move in after 10:00 a.m. Pick up keys Nobel Room (2nd floor, Dahl Centennial Union) in your Residence Hall Service Center or contact Residence Life  Jane Hildebrand, Assistant Dean for Student Life at (563) 387-1330 for other arrangements.  Doug Koschmeder, Registrar  Gwen Van Gerpen, SASC  Kris Franzen, Residence Life Orientation is designed to get you acquainted  Jan Cordell, Financial Services/Aid  JoEllen Anderson, Health Service/Insurance with the campus quickly! A wonderful feature  Greg Eide, Admissions, Transfer Coordinator to Luther’s orientation is that we bring the  Jonathan Grieder, Student Senate offices to you, so be sure to attend!  Followed by campus tours

Tuesday, January 3

ORIENTATION CHECKLIST Classes Begin

 Attend orientation meeting/  Submit medical forms to Health  In mid-January visit with your academic reception Service, if not already done advisor to discuss classes and future academic opportunities  Get your photo taken and pick up  Check out local businesses for your ID at Dining Services (lower services you may need  Check with Technology Help Desk level of Dahl Centennial Union) (x1000) for Internet connections in the  Ask questions to the staff in the residence halls or visit http://  Register your vehicle with the Student Life Office from 8 a.m. to lis.luther.edu/services/resnet/ for more Welcome Center (1st floor, Dahl 4:30 p.m. information Centennial Union) Locate your classroom   Stop by Financial Aid or the Registrar’s  Purchase or rent your books at Office if you have questions about the Book Shop  Make sure your Luther e-mail account is working finances or classes (both in Main)  Meet your residence hall staff  Make sure you know where your SPO (student mailbox) is and how to open it HELPFUL HINTS for Thriving at Luther

 Find out what equipment is in the  Check your Luther e-mail daily!  Your Luther I.D. is a valuable Regents Center and Legends and resource. Your card will allow you  Visit the Career Center on 2nd floor begin a workout plan. to check books out from Preus of the Dahl Centennial Union. Library, eat meals from Dining  Explore the over 110 student organi- Services and make purchases  Purchase Laundry Card and deposit zations. Get involved on campus and from other campus services. cash on your card (Main floor of Dahl meet a wide variety of people to Centennial Union near ATM). enhance your college experience.  Pre-Deposit NordiCash onto ID card for food, Book Shop and  Health Service is located on the south  Check on Meal Plan options, switch other campus services. side of Larsen Hall. with Dining Services if desired. Page 3 Luther College

Upcoming Events for January Come Join the Fun!

Jan 01/02: Move-In Day(s) Jan 21: Carrie Newcomer Concert Jan 02: 3:00 pm Orientation Meeting/Reception Jan TBD: Brandt Open Mic Bar (BOMB) Jan 03: Classes Begin Jan 23: 3:30 pm “Cheers” Party - Student Life Jan 05: Wrestling - St. Olaf College Office (2nd floor Dahl Centennial Union) Jan 07: Women's Basketball - Buena Vista Stop by for refreshments/fun!!

Men's Basketball - Jan 25: Women's Basketball -

Jan 08: FOCUS Contemporary Worship Service Men's Basketball - Loras College Every Sunday evening Feb 1: Spring Semester Classes Begin Jan 11: Women's Basketball -

Men's Basketball - Coe College

Jan 12: Viking Theatre Movie Night - Free Movies

Jan 14: Men and Women's Swimming and Diving Augustana-Rock Island

Jan 16: Women's Basketball -

Men's Basketball - University of Dubuque Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lecture J-Term Classes Begin Jan 20-22: Oneota Film Festival Tuesday, January 3rd Jan 21: Women's Basketball -

Men's Basketball - Cornell College

Luther College Provides Assistance to You

Student Life SASC Counseling (Student Academic Support Center) The Office of Student Life coordi- The Counseling Service assists nates the efforts of all student life The center's services include needs assess- students in resolving personal areas to provide a comprehensive ment, student-to-student tutoring, and one- concerns and facilitates interpersonal co-curricular program and works on-one instruction with professional staff. learning. Short-term individual and with faculty, staff, and students to SASC coordinates specialized services for group counseling is offered on a create the best possible environ- students with disabilities, manages the confidential basis. ment for student learning. Academic Alert system, and supports initiatives of the advising program. IMPORTANT CAMPUS PHONE NUMBERS Orientation Information and Student Life Book Shop 1036 Information 1111 (563) 387-1020 Career Center 1025 Center for Global Learning 1055 [email protected] College Ministries 1040 Preus Library 1166 Counseling Service 1375 Student Life 1020 Check out the website! https://www.luther.edu/studentlife Diversity Center 1014 Residence Life 1330 /orientation/ Financial Aid 1018 Security 2111 Health Service 1045 Emergency 9-9111