Schedule of Events
Parents/Guardians participaing in Parent Orientation will
receive a schedule upon their arrival. Below is a tentative schedule for
our students only.
Session 1: May 30 - 31, 2008
Session 2: June 1 - 2, 2008
Session 3: June 6 - 7, 2008
Session 4: June 8 - 9, 2008
| Day 1: |
| 9:00-10:15 a.m. |
Arrival and Registration University Commons |
| 9:15-10:30 a.m. |
Get keys and move into residence halls. University Commons |
| 10:45-11:45 a.m. |
Welcome Program. Lincoln Theater |
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. |
Lunch. University Commons |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. |
College Student Inventory. University Commons. |
| 2:15-5:00 p.m. |
Academic Advising I. Introduction to academic programs, advising and course selection. Red Caps will guide you to the proper room. |
| 3:00-5:30 p.m. |
ID Pictures. Gengras Student Union, Room 135 |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
Late Check-in for those who missed the morning check-in. University Commons |
| 5:00-6:30 p.m. |
Dinner. Parents and students meet. University Commons |
| 6:45-7:30 p.m. |
Crossing the Bridge. Discussion with faculty members. Hillyer Classrooms |
| 7:45-8:45 p.m. |
Evening entertainment - Hypnotist Gengras Student Union Cafeteria |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Late Night. food, fun, games and music. Sports Center |
Day 2: |
| 8:00-9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast. Students and parents together. Optional tours of the Sports Center. University Commons |
| 9:15-10:00 a.m. |
Academic Advising II. Students make any necessary adjustments to their schedules, are registered, and receive their completed class schedule for the fall semester. Red Caps will guide you to the proper room. |
| 10:00-11:00 a.m. |
Getting Wired at the University of Hartford: Technology Today. Learn about accessing email, the Web, the Library, and other innovative services. Millard Auditorium (Music Bldg) |
| 11:00-12:00 p.m. |
Resource Fair. Meet parents and learn about the University's extra-
curricular programs, services and activities. Gengras Cafeteria |
| 11:00-12:00 p.m. |
Financial Aid - Required interview for students receiving Federal Stafford Loans. This should take only 15 minutes, bring your driver's license. Gengras,third floor, G & H |
Session 5: August 29 - 30, 2008
| Day 1 |
| 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Arrival and Check-in. Gengras Student Union |
| 11:00 - 12:45 p.m. |
Lunch. University Commons |
| 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. |
Welcome Program. Lincoln Theater |
| 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. |
College Student Inventory. University Commons |
| 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Academic Advising I. Introduction to academic programs, advising and course selection. |
| 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. |
ID Pictures. Gengras Student Union, Room 135 |
| 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
Dinner. Parents and students meet. University Commons |
| 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. |
Evening Entertainment - Hypnotist. Konover Campus Center |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Back to the Residence Halls - Set up your room, get to know your roommate and suitemates….. relax! |
| Day 2 |
| 8:00 - 9:15 a.m |
Breakfast. Students and parents together. University Commons |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Academic Advising II. Students make any necessary adjustments to their schedules, are registered, and receive their completed class schedule for the fall semester. (Locations to be given on the final schedule) |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Getting Wired at the University: Technology Today Learn about accessing email, the Web, the Library, and other innovative services. Millard Auditorium, Music Bldg |
