Thank you for joining us for 2016 New Student Welcome Day! This is your opportunity to spend time on campus and get your questions answered. We encourage you to use the day to talk with current students, faculty and staff about preparing for your first year on campus! 8 - 8:45 a.m. Welcome - Macky Auditorium (MCKY) 9 - 9:45 a.m. Session One: The Academic Transition 10 - 10:45 a.m. Session Two: Student Services Presentations // Open Houses and Drop-Ins 11 - 11:45 a.m. Session Three: College and School Advising // Open Houses and Drop-Ins 12 - 2 p.m. Session Four: Lunch // Residence Hall Open Houses // Open Houses and Drop-Ins 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Session Five: College and School Advising // Specialized Academic Programs and Residential Academic Programs 2:45 - 4 p.m. Session Six: Information Fair and Academic Neighborhoods Fair QUESTIONS OR DIRECTIONS: Visit the information tent or ask any one of our CU-Boulder staff Journey TRANSFER STUDENTS & FAMILIES, we Leaders (look for the black polos and nametags). have sessions especially designed for you, including a “completing my checklist” Information tent locations: session where we can give you guidance Norlin Quad - Morning Check-In (7-9 a.m.) University Memorial Center (UMC) 2nd Floor Landing for completing your personal checklist. (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) ABBREVIATIONS in parentheses next to building LUNCH OPTIONS: As you’re planning your day, keep locations correspond with the campus map. in mind there are two options for lunch: Grab-and-go PRIORITIZE sessions to attend based on what Seating with rotations based on last name information is most useful to you and/or your family. See page 4 for detailed information. IF A SESSION IS FULL, check to see if it is repeated at a later time and find another session of interest. DIVIDE & CONQUER! If your family is comfortable DOWNLOAD GUIDEBOOK: Get the app to have New spreading out, send different people to different Student Welcome Day content and agenda at your sessions to get the most out of the sessions provided. fingertips. Search “CU-Boulder Guidebook” in the app store to download! 9 - 9:45 A.M. // SESSION ONE: THE ACADEMIC TRANSITION DR. PAUL CHINOWSKY MACKY (MCKY) AUDITORIUM Learn how to engage with academic departments and work with professors at CU-Boulder. Dr. Paul Chinowsky is a faculty member in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, administrator and parent of a CU-Boulder student. DR. BUD COLEMAN HUMANITIES (HUMN) 1B50 What does the smash hit musical “Hamilton” have to do with your first year at CU-Boulder? Learn about campus resources and strategies for student success with Dr. Bud Coleman, chair of the Department of Theatre & Dance. DR. SCOT DOUGLASS CHEMISTRY (CHEM) 140 Dr. Scot Douglass has a unique background with degrees in genetics, theology and comparative literature. He’s received 25 teaching awards and was the first CU-Boulder faculty member to live in the residence halls as part of a residential academic program. Learn more about connecting your passions and future with your academic journey. 10 - 10:45 A.M. // SESSION TWO: STUDENT SERVICES PRESENTATIONS STUDENT SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS LIVING IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS MACKY AUDITORIUM (MCKY) Living on-campus is an exciting transition that enhances student success and academic performance. From the moment students move in-to the residence halls, professional and student staff support them throughout their transition. Our developmental model focuses on three primary areas: connection, growth and student success. BECOMING A BUFF UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL CENTER (UMC) 235 Join this interactive session to meet new people and get engaged in campus life! Whether you want to join a student group, plan a concert, volunteer or participate in Greek Life, CU-Boulder has experiences to offer. (Students only) STUDY ABROAD HUMANITIES (HUMN) 150 The world is your classroom! Learn about study abroad options, including international study, internship, research and service-learning programs. With programs available for all majors and budgets, where will you go? STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY CHEMISTRY (CHEM) 140 As a Buff, you are responsible for your actions on and off-campus. Have questions about fake IDs, hosting parties, marijuana legalization or prescription drugs? Learn policies around alcohol, drugs, academics and other expectations. CULTURAL UNITY & ENGAGEMENT (CUE) CENTER UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL CENTER (UMC) 457 Learn how CUE can help you connect and build communities on campus! We feature programs that enrich the experience of students of color, first generation and international students by offering opportunities for community engagement, academic, social, personal and professional growth. TRANSFER STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS YOUR OFF-CAMPUS LIFE AT CU-BOULDER ATLAS (ATLS) 100 This session is designed to provide basic information on the city of Boulder, locating housing off-campus, legal considerations related to your housing and tools an incoming commuter or transfer Buff might need. COMPLETING MY CHECKLIST UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL CENTER (UMC) 382-386 This session is designed for families and transfer students. Did you bring a “checklist” of questions to campus? Join us to talk with staff and student Journey Leaders about questions you have. Think of it as a help desk! FAMILY RECOMMENDATIONS TOP TIPS FOR FAMILIES: HEALTH, WELLNESS & SAFETY OLD MAIN CHAPEL (MAIN) Come learn about health, wellness and safety at CU-Boulder. We’ll share important physical and emotional support services available to students, resources that help keep CU students and their belongings safe and more! COMPLETING MY CHECKLIST UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL CENTER (UMC) 382-386 This session is designed for families and transfer students. Did you bring a “checklist” of questions to campus? Join us to talk with staff and student Journey Leaders about questions you have. Think of it as a help desk! 2 11 - 11:45 A.M. // SESSION THREE: COLLEGE AND SCHOOL ADVISING ACADEMIC RECOMMENDATIONS EXPLORING THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES MACKY (MCKY) AUDITORIUM Advisors will talk about academic opportunities, graduating in four years, the transition to college and exploring the College of Arts and Sciences. Students will also learn more about how they can be involved with CU Thrive, an Arts and Sciences mentor program. (College of Arts & Sciences Only) GETTING STARTED IN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE CHEMISTRY (CHEM) 140 This session will help you successfully transition into the College of Engineering & Applied Science by maximizing your strengths and learning about key strategies engineering students use to succeed. (College of Engineering and Applied Science only) LEEDS SCHOOL ESSENTIALS HUMANITIES (HUMN) 1B50 Associate Dean Al Smith will discuss the Leeds School’s innovative curriculum and the unique array of opportunities available to business students. The Leeds “Whole Student Experience” will prepare you to be a successful business school graduate ready to work in a global economy; learn how to begin crafting your customized plan for academic success and career readiness from your first semester on campus. (Leeds School of Business only) PATHS TO SUCCESS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN HUMANITIES (HUMN) 1B70 This student and faculty led session will help you discover the unique opportunities to address sustainable solutions for the built and natural environment. Learn about community-based studio projects and state-of-the-art design facilities that will prepare you for successful careers in architecture studies, landscape architecture studies, urban planning studies and other interdisciplinary design fields. All are welcome. UNDERSTANDING OUR IMPACT: HUMANITIES (HUMN) 1B90 AN EDUCATION CENTERED ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Learn about how this interdisciplinary major relates to our growing society. Explore how you can customize your degree to prepare for careers or graduate school in sustainability and the environment. All are welcome. COLLEGE OF MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION: ATLAS (ATLS) 100 A NEW COLLEGE FOR A NEW ERA Join us for a presentation about the academic experiences and opportunities students will have in the College of Media, Communication and Information. (CMCI only) TRANSFER STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS COMPLETING MY CHECKLIST UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL CENTER (UMC) 382-386 This session is designed for families and transfer students. Did you bring a “checklist” of questions to campus? Join us to talk with staff and student Journey Leaders about questions you have. Think of it as a help desk! FAMILY RECOMMENDATIONS TOP TIPS FOR FAMILIES: FINANCES OLD MAIN CHAPEL We’ll share everything a new CU-Boulder family member needs to know about college finances. Learn important deadlines, how tuition and fee bills are paid, parking information, textbook purchasing tips, health insurance options and more! COMPLETING MY CHECKLIST UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL CENTER (UMC) 382-386 This session is designed for families and transfer students. Did you bring a “checklist” of questions to campus? Join us to talk with staff and student Journey Leaders about questions you have. Think of it as a help desk! 3 12 - 2 P.M. // SESSION FOUR: LUNCH, SESSIONS & RESIDENCE HALL TOURS Enjoy lunch in the Center For Community (C4C). Seating is provided inside the dining area. We will have lunch rotations scheduled at 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. by first letter of your last name. There is also a grab-and-go lunch option that is located on the southeast patio of the C4C if you plan to attend a session during lunch. Signage will direct you to the grab-and- go option. Lunch rotation (First letter of last name): A-E – 12 p.m. // F-N – 12:30 p.m. // O-Z – 1 p.m. SESSIONS 12:30 - 1:15 P.M.: STUDENT SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS // BRING YOUR LUNCH BECOMING A BUFF UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL CENTER (UMC) 235 Join this interactive session to meet new people and get engaged in campus life! Whether you want to join a student group, plan a concert, volunteer or participate in Greek Life, CU-Boulder has many experiences to offer.