STUDENT SCHEDULE( D AY 1 )

Class of 2016Orientation

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8 a.m.-9:15 a.m.Check-InBarone Campus Center, Lower Level

8 a.m.-9:15 a.m.Continental BreakfastBarone Campus Center, Main Dining Room

9:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.University WelcomeYou and your family will be welcomed to Fairfield University and receive an overview of the Orientation schedule and logistics, as well as an introduction to the Orientation Team.Alumni Hall

10 a.m.-10:45 a.m.Orientation Group Gathering and Group PicturesYou will meet your New Student Leader (NSL) and experience group bonding activities to get to know each other. Please find your NSL at Alumni Hall and proceed to your gathering location.

11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.“The Fairfield Experience” – The Integration of Living and LearningHear what it means to live and learn in an academic community as faculty, staff, and students discuss the Core Curriculum, our institutional commitment to educating the whole person, and the difference a Jesuit education can make in the life of the mind.Quick Center for the Arts

12 p.m.-1:15 p.m.Honors LunchStudents admitted to the Honors Program will meet with faculty and fellow Honors Students over lunch. Please note that Honors Students will not meet for lunch with their Orientation group.Barone Campus Center¸ Mezzanine

12 p.m.-12:40 p.m.Orientation Groups 1-24: LunchBarone Campus Center, Main Dining Room

Orientation Groups 25-48: Group Meetings Gathering Locations: See your NSL

12:40 p.m.-1:15 p.m.Orientation Groups 25-48: Lunch Barone Campus Center, Main Dining Room

Orientation Groups 1-24: Group Meetings Gathering Locations: See your NSL

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5 p.m.-6 p.m. Family Community Prayer Service Students and the families of the Class of 2016 are invited to join together as a community for a special prayer service.Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola

5 p.m.-6 p.m. Reflective Walk You and your family are invited to experience this self-directed opportunity to reflect on the start of an important life journey. Participants will be, in St. Ignatius’ words, “contemplatives in action.” Please meet in Gonzaga Auditorium

6 p.m.Goodbye to Your Parents/Guardians for the Rest of the Night

6:10 p.m.-6:45 p.m.Orientation Groups 1-24: DinnerBarone Campus Center, Main Dining Room

Orientation Groups 25-48: Academic DebriefGathering Location: See your NSL

6:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.Orientation Groups 25-48: DinnerBarone Campus Center, Main Dining Room

Orientation Groups 1-24: Academic DebriefGathering Locations: See your NSL

7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Fairfield Vision & Orientation Troupe PerformanceJoin your Orientation Leaders and representatives from various offices and departments on campus as they discuss the intersections between living and learning, diversity, and engagement as a Fairfield student.Quick Center for the Arts

9:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m.Travelin’ Max and Movie Trivia ContestsTravelin’ Max is a Fairfield tradition that has to be seen to be believed. Give-a-ways, music, and fun are hallmarks of his performance that keep Travelin’ Max on the Orientation schedule year after year. Students also have the option of participating in a movie trivia contest which includes recent blockbusters like Harry Potter, The Avengers, and The Hunger Games! Barone Campus Center, Lower Level and Rooms 200 and 206

1:25 p.m.-1:55 p.m. Academic Planning Overview (Groups 1-24)You will learn the academic components of Orientation and become aware of academic expectations at Fairfield University. Additionally, you will be introduced to the Core Curriculum and examples of ways to use it to shape your academic journey. Gonzaga Auditorium

Informal Student-Faculty Dialogue (Groups 25-48)In your orientation group, you will spend some time meeting a faculty member at Fairfield University. This is your chance to ask ANY questions about classroom life, faculty support, expectations of students, and anything else you would like to know about our faculty.Gathering Locations: See your NSL

2:05 p.m.-2:35 p.m.Informal Student-Faculty Dialogue (Groups 1-24)In your orientation group, you will spend some time meeting a faculty member at Fairfield University. This is your chance to ask ANY questions about classroom life, faculty support and expectations of students, and anything else you would like to know about our faculty.Gathering Locations: See your NSL

Academic Planning Overview (Groups 25-48)You will learn the academic components of Orientation and become aware of academic expectations at Fairfield University. Additionally, you will be introduced to the Core Curriculum and examples of ways to use it to shape your academic journey.Gonzaga Auditorium

2:45 p.m.-4:50 p.m.Academic Planning and Advising Sessions by Colleges and SchoolsYou will join the deans’ staff members from Fairfield’s four undergraduate colleges and schools to discuss curriculum, requirements, and policies relating to your academic interests. Academic advising facilitators will assist you in beginning to build a fall course schedule in preparation for registration on Day 2 of Orientation. You will learn more about Cornerstone courses and FYE seminars, as well as resolve any language and math placement questions.College of Arts & Sciences and General Studies – Barone Campus Center, Oak Room

Dolan School of Business – Dolan School of Business, Rooms 110 A and 110 BSchool of Engineering – Barone Campus Center, Room 206School of Nursing – Barone Campus Center, Room 200

11 p.m.-11:30 p.m.Wrap-Up Late Night SocialTake a break and reflect on the day over tasty treats with your NSL. What questions do you have that your NSL can answer?Barone Campus Center, Main Dining Room

11:45 p.m.-1:15 a.m.Fairfield QuestDo you have what it takes? This is the late night event at Fairfield Orientation you DO NOT want to miss. FREE sunglasses will be given away!Quick Center for the Arts

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8 a.m.-3 p.m. Room Key & Swipe Card Check-out Don’t forget to return your key and swipe card to the key table on the ground floor of your Residence Hall or directly to the Office of Residence Life, located in the lower level of the Barone Campus Center, Room 96. All keys and swipes must be received before you leave campus today. If you have questions ask your NSL or the students at the key table located in your residence hall. Residence Hall Check-out Table or Residence Life BCC 96

8 a.m.-9 a.m. Athletics Breakfast Session for Parents and Varsity Student-Athletes Student-athletes and families are invited to join the Varsity Athletics Breakfast Session to learn more about being a Division I athlete.Dolan School of Business, Dining Room

8 a.m.-8:30 a.m.Orientation Groups 1-24: Breakfast Barone Campus Center, Main Dining Room

Orientation Groups 25-48: Group Meeting Gathering Locations: See your NSL

8:30 a.m.-9 a.m.Orientation Groups 25-48: BreakfastBarone Campus Center, Main Dining Room

Orientation Groups 1-24: Group MeetingGathering Locations: See your NSL

9:15 a.m.-10 a.m.Campus CultureWhat is life really like at Fairfield outside the classroom? What are students involved in and what is the culture like? Karen Donoghue, Dean of Students, and the New Student Leader Chairs will give you a glimpse of what to expect once you arrive in September.Quick Center for the Arts

10:45 a.m.-2 p.m.Information FairDo you have a work-study award and/or a Perkins or a Stafford Loan? If so, come by the Fair to complete your paperwork.

Have questions for the Health Center? How about Campus Ministry? Want to know what clubs are on campus? Want to open a bank account? Get these questions and more answered by staff and faculty from offices and departments who are here to help. Barone Campus Center, Oak Room and Lower Level

10:45 a.m.-2 p.m.StagCard PhotosStop by and have your Fairfield photo ID taken. You can also do this when you arrive on campus in the fall.Kelley Center, StagCard Office

10:45 a.m.-2 p.m.Residence Hall Show RoomsSee a typical Residence Hall room. Visit Regis Hall Room 13 and Campion Hall Room 105. Residence Life staff will be present to answer questions.

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Graduates of Jesuit High Schools Lunch Graduates of Jesuit high schools are invited to drop by and mingle with the Jesuit community over lunch. Jesuit Community Center

Lunch: When not in Steps 1-3 of the registration process, attend the “Letting Go” or “Life in the Residence Halls” with your family, or visit town with your family and use the Lunch on the Town vouchers, or grab a hot dog (Tofu dogs available too) at the Info Fair.

10:15 a.m.-2:50 p.m.Academic RegistrationNow that you’ve discussed what courses to take, you will register online via StagWeb. Faculty, staff, and students are available in each computer lab to help you through the process. Please note that you must

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come with your Orientation group during the time block that you are assigned. You must also bring your academic planning sheet from Day 1 to assist with your registration process. When not registering, you may attend sessions with your parent/guardian(s), visit the Information Fair in the BCC Oak Room and lower level, or meet with your NSL. Remember to attend the important closing meeting.DiMenna-Nyselius Library

STEP 1: Intro to Registration10:15-10:30 a.m. Groups: 1-410:45-11 a.m. Groups: 5-1111:15-11:30 a.m. Groups: 12-1711:45-Noon Groups: 18-2312:15-12:30 p.m. Groups: 24-3012:45-1 p.m. Groups: 31-371:15-1:30 p.m. Groups: 38-431:45-2 p.m. Groups: 44-48

STEP 2: Registration Time10:30-11 a.m. Groups: 1-411-11:30 a.m. Groups: 5-1111:30-Noon Groups: 12-17Noon-12:30 p.m. Groups: 18-2312:30-1 p.m. Groups: 24-301-1:30 p.m. Groups: 31-371:30-2 p.m. Groups: 38-432-2:30 p.m. Groups: 44-48

STEP 3: Closing Orientation/Registration Group MeetingWrap up the day in your Orientation Group. Your NSL will take attendance, review important information, next steps, and summer action items.

CLOSING MEETING11:05-11:20 a.m. Groups: 1-411:35-11:50 a.m. Groups: 5-1112:05-12:20 p.m. Groups: 12-1712:35-12:50 p.m. Groups: 18-231:05-1:20 p.m. Groups: 24-301:35-1:50 p.m. Groups: 31-372:05-2:20 p.m. Groups: 38-432:35-2:50 p.m. Groups: 44-48

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Stop by the BCC Information Desk or call (203) 254-4222 for general assistance while attending Orientation.

The Lost & Found is at the BCC Information Desk. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Day 1 and 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Day 2.

Stay hydrated. Fill up your water bottle in the Quick Center lobby, BCC lower level, Gonzaga Auditorium, and BCC Oak Room entrance.

STAG SNACK BAR, JAZZMAN’S CAFE, STAG SPIRIT SHOP, & DOWNTOWN BOOKSTORE HOURSThursday, June 21 Snack Bar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Jazzman’s Cafe: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stag Spirit Shop: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Bookstore: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, June 22 Snack Bar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Jazzman’s Cafe: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stag Spirit Shop: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Bookstore: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 27 Snack Bar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Jazzman’s Cafe: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stag Spirit Shop: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Bookstore: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, June 28 Snack Bar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Jazzman’s Cafe: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stag Spirit Shop: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Downtown Bookstore: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Closing Note Thank you for attending the Class of 2016 Orientation. Don’t forget to return your swipe card and room key in the small manila key envelope and look out for the Orientation feedback assessment survey via e-mail. We apologize for any inconvenience our campus renovations may have caused throughout Orientation and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Thank you to Personal Care of America Federal Credit Union for purchasing Class of 2016 cinch bags.