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Orientation 2004
Question/Answer Sheet
What
time should we arrive for Orientation?
First year students living in residence
halls can move into their rooms on Saturday, August 28th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Orientation check-in for resident students
living in Sheriden, Vance or Sam May halls will be held in
the quad between the halls. Check-in for resident students living in
Beecher, Barrows, James or Carroll halls will be held in the quad
between the halls. Commuter students should plan to arrive for
orientation check-in on Sunday, August 29th, in the Student Center
Lobby between 8:00 -10:00
AM.
Where do we check
in for Orientation?
Check-in for resident students will be available on Satday, August
28 from 2-6 PM, and Sunday, August 29 from
8:00-10:00 AM. Orientation
check-in for resident students living in Sheriden, Vance or
Sam May halls will be held in the quad between the halls. Check-in for
resident students living in Beecher, Barrows, James or Carroll halls
will be held in the quad between the halls. Commuter students should
plan to arrive for orientation check-in on Sunday, August 29 in the Student
Center Lobby between 8:00 - 10:00
AM.
If you check in on Saturday
night, you DO NOT have to check in again on Sunday morning.
Where
should we park?
Students having a University Parking Pass may park in lots
designated for student parking (lots are marked). It is
recommended that family members park in the North Parking Garage, East Parking
Garage or behind the Student Center. Note: Please be sure to park in on-campus lots only. Please do
not park in area businesses as that will result in towing.
What
should we wear?
Students and their guests should wear
comfortable (casual) clothes and shoes.
Will
I see my son or daughter during the day?
Family members are invited to attend
orientation on Sunday, August 29. There are two different
schedules for orientation; one for students and another for family
members. During part of the program students and family members
will have the same schedule, while other parts will feature separate
activities for students and families. The day will end on Sunday
for family members around 4:00 PM when they say good-bye to their students.
Do
students stay on campus during orientation?
Students who will be living on campus
during the Fall 2004 semester will move into their assigned rooms on
Saturday, August 28th between the hours of 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Unfortunately, on-campus housing will not be available to commuting
students during orientation.
What do students do during the
one-day orientation?
Orientation highlights include:
informational programs, meeting with your
Central Orientation Leaders and Advisors (COLA’s), and much more.
Do students need to attend
Orientation?
Yes!
Our research shows that students who attend orientation do better
academically. Orientation offers a chance to meet other students, as
well as faculty. These factors are essential in academic success.
Where can we stay overnight?
Visitors to our campus have used the
hotels listed on the enclosed sheet. Some hotels in the area may offer
a discount to Central family members, so inquire about that.
If
you have any questions, please contact the Student Affairs Office at
(860) 832-1601.
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