Find Us Online! The #PittOWeek2017 Outside the Classroom Pitt Class of 2021! Facebook page Curriculum (OCC) Invites you and your family to participate in New and Transfer Student @PittFYMs provides a Orientation. The week is designed to welcome you to campus and to structured way for students help you get acclimated to your new home. to participate @PittFYMs in programs and activities that will complement their academic experiences. Download the Guidebook Students who complete the OCC Orientation app! Search for Pitt Fall Join Campus Connect to receive requirements will enjoy special benefits Schedule 2017 Orientation. text messages about what’s on campus. Learn more at occ.pitt.edu. happening on campus. Simply There are 10 goal areas in which the OCC • Use this printed schedule as an “at-a- . text “pittsa user” to 41411. strives to help students grow. The following glance” guide to your New and Transfer 9 A.M.-5 P.M symbols appear throughout the orientation Student Orientation experience. If your user name were abc123, schedule, indicating OCC credit is awarded MONDAY–WEDNESDAY, for attending the event. AUGUST 21–23 you would text “pittsa abc123” • We encourage all new students, parents, Orientation Station and families to download the Pitt Fall 2017 , Lobby, Main Floor Orientation guide on your mobile device through the Guidebook app. By using Have questions or need Guidebook you will have the full and information? Student Affairs Parents & Families staff members will This symbol indicates programs that up-to-date schedule of Orientation events. be available to assist new students and families are designed for parents and families • Orientation week offers a non-stop at this location. as well as students. schedule of events, make the most of your Stop by to pick up tickets for time and get involved! -area cultural sites. You may pick up your official Pitt Family pin at Orientation Station. • If you have questions about the Orientation We hope that you will wear it now schedule, connect with a First Year Mentor and in the future. at any event.

FALL 2017 EVENTS

Aug. 30, Women’s Soccer vs. Detroit Mercy, 6 p.m. Aug. 31, Alfresco: Party on the Plaza, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Aug. 31, Annual Bonfire and Pep Rally, 8 p.m., Cathedral Lawn Sept. 1, First Friday, 3 - 5 p.m., Bigelow Lawn & Patio Sept. 1, Men’s Soccer vs. Longwood, 7 p.m. Sept. 1, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, 8:30 p.m., Cathedral Lawn Sept. 2, Football vs. Youngstown State, 1 p.m., Sept. 15, Panther Drag, 8 - 10 p.m., WPU Assembly Room Sept. 19, Career Fair Behind the Scenes Tours, Noon – 3 p.m., WPU Sept. 21, Healthy U Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., WPU Lawn Sept. 22, Volleyball vs. Syracuse, 7 p.m., “Tie Dye Night” Oct. 4, Career Fair Behind the Scenes Tours, Noon – 3 p.m., WPU Oct. 13, PPC Homecoming Fire Works and Laser Show, 9 p.m., Bigelow Blvd. Oct. 17, Non-Alcoholic Mix Off (NAMO), 6 - 8 p.m., Schenley Quad Oct. 18, Majors & Minors Fair, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., WPU Oct. 21, Pitt Make a Difference Day, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., WPU Oct. 27-28, Family Weekend AUGUST 21–27, 2017

THURSDAY, AUG. 24

10 a.m. Building a Pitt Community Meet-Up REQUIRED Residence hall students, meet your RA on your residence hall floor to go to this event. Commuter students, meet your FYMs in the William Pitt Union lobby to go to this event.

10:30 a.m. – Noon Building a Pitt Community, PROGRAMS In this program, you will hear from University staff and distinguished guest speaker Dr. Jamie Washington about what it means to be a member of the Pitt community and how you can be a THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS Panther who is aware, supportive, and an ally to all fellow students. 7 – 10 p.m. Building-wide and Floor Meetings WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23 Locations vary; see your resident assistant for details. Join the Office of Residence Life staff for an official on-campus welcome! 2 p.m. New Student Convocation Meet-Up Residence hall students, meet your resident assistant (RA) on your residence hall floor to go to FRIDAY, AUG. 25 this event. Commuter students, meet your First Year Mentors(FYMs) in the William Pitt Union Mandatory Academic Programs lobby to go to this event. During these mandatory academic programs, you will receive valuable information and meet classmates, faculty members, and staff members. 3 - 4 p.m. New Student Convocation: A Pitt Tradition, Petersen Events Center During this ceremony, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and other distinguished members of the 9 a.m. Swanson School of Engineering - , Main Floor University will welcome Pitt’s newest students and families and celebrate a successful transition to Pitt. 10 a.m. Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Locations vary for group advising sessions; contact your advisor with any questions. 4 - 5 p.m. Chancellor’s Welcome Picnic, Petersen Events Center Lawn Enjoy a meal and mingle with University faculty members, students, and staff at this informal 10 a.m. School of Nursing - Victoria Hall, Room 125 gathering hosted by Chancellor Gallagher. 11:30 a.m. College of Business Administration - Lawrence Hall, Room 121 7:30 p.m. Class Photo & Tipping Point Meet-Up Residence hall students, meet your RA on your residence hall floor to go to this event. Commuter students, meet your FYMs in the William Pitt Union lobby to go to this event. SATURDAY, AUG. 26

8 – 10 p.m. Class Photo & Tipping Point, Petersen Events Center 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bystander Intervention Training Be sure to wear your Orientation t-shirt and join us for the 2021 class photo. The Tipping Point is The University of takes sexual assault and sexual harassment seriously and it’s on us to an engaging and informative program that explores the realities of transitioning to college life and prevent these issues from taking place. This training will teach you how to safely and appropriately making responsible decisions. This session will cover information about alcohol, student conduct, intervene to prevent sexual assault and harassment. If you have any questions about the content sexual assault, safety on campus, and mental health resources. If you have any questions about of this program please contact your RA, FYM, or Student Affairs staff member. Your RA or FYM the content of this program please contact your RA, FYM, or Student Affairs staff member. will provide you with your assigned time and location. MONDAY, AUG. 21 THURSDAY, AUG. 24

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Transfer Day (Option 1) 10:30 a.m. – Noon Building a Pitt Community Petersen Events Center (REQUIRED) William Pitt Union (WPU), Assembly Room, Main Floor 12:30 - 3 p.m. Building a Pitt Community: Follow-up Discussion & Lunch 2 - 3 p.m. Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Hillman Library Plaza O’Hara Student Center, Ballroom, Second Floor 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Trivia Night , Room 120 12:45 - 4 p.m. Discover Pitt, DiscoverU Meet at the WPU, Lawn and Patio 8 - 10 p.m. Panther Quest WPU Driveway 1 - 2 p.m. Ruckus: Pitt Improv WPU, Nordy’s Place, Lower Level 9 – 11 p.m. Service Project with PittServes WPU, Lower Lounge, Main Floor 1 - 3 p.m. Geocaching Adventure Meet at tent in Schenely Plaza across from Posvar Hall 10 p.m. - Midnight Bingo WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor 1 - 4 p.m. Oakland Museum Crawl Meet at the Fifth Avenue entrance to the WPU 10 p.m. - Midnight Movie Night WPU, Assembly Room, Main Floor 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cathedral Leadership Games , Lower Lawn near the log cabin TUESDAY, AUG. 22 2 - 2:30 p.m. Pitt Arts WPU, Kurtzman Room, Main Floor 10 - 11:30 a.m. Schemere and Shmooze: Parent Dialogue 5 - 6:30 p.m. WPU, Lawn and Patio Hillel Jewish University Center, 4607 Forbes Ave. Global Carnivale 7 – 10 p.m. Building-wide and Floor Meetings (REQUIRED) 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Student Health Service and University Counceling Center WPU, Assembly Room, Main Floor 10 p.m. - Midnight Pittsburgh Music Showcase WPU, Lawn and Patio WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor 11-11:30 a.m. College Parenting 101 10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Late-night Shopping at Target Buses will board on Bigelow Boulevard outside the WPU 11:30 a.m. - Noon Understanding Pitt’s ABCs: Academics, Book Options, and Classroom Expectations WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor FRIDAY, AUG. 25 1 - 3 p.m. Pitt Alumni Association - Legacy Lunch Cathedral of Learning Lawn 9 a.m. – Noon Mandatory Academic Programs (REQUIRED) 1:30 - 2 p.m. Pittlanthropy 101 WPU, Dining Room A, First Floor 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Transfer Day (Option 2) WPU, Assembly Room, Main Floor 2 - 3 p.m. Your Guide to Financial Success WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor 1 - 1:30 p.m. Pitt Arts WPU, Kurtzman Room, Main Floor 2 - 4 p.m. WPTS Radio Jam Session WPU, Fourth Floor 1 - 1:30 p.m. Before Your Grades Slip Take a Trip for Tutoring & Academic Support Gardner Steel Conference Center, Main Floor 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Tips to Keep Your Academic Scholarship WPU, Assembly Room, Main Floor 1:30 - 4 p.m. Orientation Day of Service Meet at the WPU, Lawn and Patio 4 - 5 p.m. Study Abroad Information Session WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor 2 - 4:00 p.m. Stress Free Zone Open House WPU, Third Floor 4 - 5 p.m. First-Generation College Students and Their Families 2 p.m. CGS Quick Start Orientation O’Hara Student Center, Dining Room, First Floor College of General Studies Office, 1400 Posvar Hall, Main Floor

5 - 7 p.m. African American Alumni Council Parent and Family Dialogue and Reception 2 - 3 p.m. OCC Information Session WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor WPU, Room 548, Fifth Floor 2 - 3 p.m. Weight: It’s Not the “Freshman 15” Anymore WPU, Room 548, Fifth Floor 7 - 8:30 p.m. Discover Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning Lawn 3 - 4 p.m. Spend, Save, Splurge WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor 9:30 p.m. - Midnight Ice Cream Social & Playfair Cathedral of Learning Lawn 3 - 5 p.m. Beat the Heat with WPTS Radio Cathedral of Learning Lawn 10 p.m. - Midnight Open Nordy’s WPU, Nordy’s Place, Lower Level 4 p.m. Finding Your Scene on the Stages Charity Randall Lobby of the Memorial WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23 6 - 8 p.m. Shabbat Service & Dinner Hillel Jewish University Center, 4607 Forbes Ave. 9:30 a.m. Commuter Student Day Check-In WPU, Lower Lounge, Main Floor 8 p.m. Performance Collaborative Presents 20/40 10-10:30 a.m. About Disability Resources & Services WPU, Dining Room A, First Floor Cathedral of Learning, Studio Theatre, Basement 10-10:30 a.m. Dependents of Veterans Orientation WPU, Kurtzman Room, Main Floor 8 - 9:30 p.m. Pitt Program Council Presents Hypnotist Erick Känd WPU, Assembly Room, Main Floor 10 a.m. - Noon Career Development and Placement Assistance Open House WPU, Second Floor 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. William Pitt Union Challenge WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor

10 a.m. - Noon Student Office of Sustainability Mix and Mingle WPU, Fifth Floor 10 p.m. - Midnight All Systems Glow O’Hara Student Center, Ballroom, Second Floor 10 a.m. - Noon PittServes Open House WPU, Ninth Floor 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Late-night Movie: Ghostbusters (1984) WPU, Assembly Room, Main Floor 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tips to Keep Your Academic Scholarship WPU, Assembly Room, Main Floor SATURDAY, AUG. 26 11 a.m. - Noon Culturally Crunk! Office of Cross-Cultural Leadership Development Block Party WPU, Sixth Floor 8 - 9 a.m. Zumba WPU, Assembly Room, Main Floor Noon - 1 p.m. Global Ties Program WPU, Room 630, Sixth Floor 8 - 9 a.m. Bootcamp WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor Noon - 1 p.m. Go Greek: Fraternity and Sorority Life at Pitt 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bystander Intervention Training (REQUIRED) WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Self-care Makes Sense WPU, Lower Lounge, Main Floor 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Cultivating Faith in College WPU, Kurtzman Room, Main Floor 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Stress Free Zone Open House WPU, Third Floor 1:30 - 2 p.m. College Parenting 101 WPU, Ballroom, Main Floor 1 - 4 p.m. Rec-O-Mania Pitt Sports Dome Complex 3 – 4 p.m. New Student Convocation Petersen Events Center (REQUIRED) 4 - 6 p.m. Club Sports Activities Fair WPU, Lawn and Patio 7 - 8:30 p.m. Parent’s Farewell Reception O’Hara Student Center, First Floor 4 - 9 p.m. Shopping at the Waterfront Buses will board on Bigelow Boulevard beside Soldiers and Sailors 8 – 10 p.m. Class Photo & Tipping Point Petersen Events Center (REQUIRED) 8 p.m. Performance Collaborative Presents 20/40 10:15 - 11:15 p.m. Glow with the Flow Yoga WPU, Assembly Room, Main Floor Cathedral of Learning, Studio Theatre, Basement 10:15 p.m. - Midnight Panther Pride Game Night 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Welcome Back Bash O’Hara Student Center, Ballroom, Second Floor Bigelow Boulevard, between Fifth and Forbes avenues

Midnight - 2 a.m. Midnight Breakfast & Karaoke SUNDAY, AUG. 27 Market Central, Lobby 1 - 4 p.m. Student Activities Fair Petersen Events Center 2 - 6 p.m. Thriftsburgh’s Semester Kickoff Thriftoff O’Hara Student Center, First Floor

Stay connected to First Year Experience and the First 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Lantern Night: A Pitt Tradition Year Mentors as you navigate your first months at Pitt www.fye.pitt.edu | [email protected] Remember to check out the Guidebook app for our full schedule and descriptions