International Student Schedule

New Student Orientation - August 23-27, 2013

NOTE: This schedule includes events specific to International Students. See the Complete Schedule for all the events happening during Orientation Weekend.

Thursday, August 22 (EARLY ARRIVALS ONLY)

2:00 - 4:00 pm	Residence Halls Open for all music majors, Passage, International, and Passport Students Check in at residence hall before* stopping by the Welcome Center*
3:00 - 5:00 pm	Welcome Centers Open for all music majors, Passage, International and Passport Students Register for Orientation Phelps Room & Fireside Lounge, Beamer Center
6:30 - 8:30 pm	Music Major Orientation Meeting Meet the faculty, learn more about ensembles, touring, and more. Edman Chapel, Room 102 (backstage)

Friday, August 23

9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Residence Halls open for all new students Meet your new roommate! Check in at residence hall before* stopping by the Welcome Center*
9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Welcome Centers Open Register for Orientation. Phelps Room & Fireside Lounge, Beamer Center
	Campus Tours: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:30 pm, 1:45 pm and 2:00 pm Beamer Center, Lower Level, South entrance
9:00 am - 4:00 pm	New Student ID Pictures Those who did not send in ID photos must go to Public Safety to have their picture taken. Chase Service Center
9:00 -10:00 am	International Student Orientation Required session for all international students. Beamer Center, Lower Level, Parmelee Room
9:00 am - 3:00 pm	Alumni Relations Office open for visitors Westgate
10:00 am - 2:30 pm	"Passport to Wheaton" Learn about the transition process, resources, programs, and opportunities available for Third CultureStudents (TCK / MK / International). Edman Chapel, Room 102
10:00 am - 2:30 pm	"Passport to Wheaton" Parent Program Consider transitions, identity, and resources specific to TCKs. Enjoy lunch with other parents and TCKs. East Wing of Edman Chapel, Kresge Room
1:30 - 3:00 pm	Ancient Languages Placement Test Advance registration is required Wyngarden Health Services Building, Room 307
2:30 - 4:30 pm	Mandarin Chinese Placement Test Advance registration is required Wyngarden Health Services Building, Room 302
2:00 - 4:00 pm	Varsity Athlete Open House Open for all fall, winter, and spring student athletes and their parents. Sports and Recreation Complex, Athletic Offices, 2nd floor
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Disability Services Meeting Open for all new students interested in learning about the resources available for those with special needs (learning, physical and emotional). Science Building, Science 133
4:30 - 5:30 pm	Alumni Reception and Photo Reception for alumni families and their new students with President Ryken. Group photographs of children or grandchildren of Wheaton alumni taken at 5:00 pm. Beamer Center, Upper Level, Coray Alumni Gym
7:00 - 8:30 pm	OPENING PROGRAM A welcome and dedication program for new students and families, with administrators, the Orientation Committee and other guests. Edman Memorial Chapel
8:30 - 10:00 pm	Residence Hall Floor Socials Meet other students from your floor while celebrating your first day at Wheaton! Residence Halls

Saturday, August 24

9:15 - 10:15 am	Your Calling as a Student-Part 1 Learn how Wheaton is committed to your personal formation through the liberal arts education, faith, living and learning, a multicultural vision for life, how the Bible is taught here, and the myriad opportunities available to you beyond the classroom. Edman Memorial Chapel
10:15 - 10:30 am	Reception Enjoy an informal time of refreshments with families and other new students. Edman Plaza
10:30 - 11:30 am	Your Calling as a Student-Part 2 Edman Memorial Chapel
11:45 am - 12:15 pm	Pre-Professional Sessions Education – Blanchard 339 Law – MSC 302 Health – Science 145
11:45 am - 1:30 pm	Picnic at Anderson Commons Lunch served inside with additional seating outside on Soderquist Plaza. Anderson Commons & Soderquist Plaza
11:45 am - 1:30 pm	Meet the Profs – Department Fair Meet Faculty and learn about their department's curriculum, programs and general resources for students Beamer Center, Upper Level, Coray Alumni Gym
2:00 - 3:00 pm	Meet the Student Development Team – Co-Curricular Student Life Discover the programs provided by the Student Development team and learn about their service and support for students. Edman Memorial Chapel
7:00 - 9:00 pm	Res Life ExtRAvaganza Get to know the RAs on campus and learn some of the essentials of living in the Residence Halls at Wheaton. Beamer Center, Upper Level, Coray Alumni Gym
9:00 - 10:30 pm	Rec & Game Night McCully Field, Football Stadium

Sunday, August 25

Morning	Worship with Others Attend a local church of your choosing. A directory of churches is provided in the residence halls.
5:00 pm	Taste of Wheaton Meet your Big Sib group and enjoy a "taste of Wheaton" for Sunday dinner. Hear about Monday's Community Service Day. MSC Lawn
7:00 pm	Community Service Day Preview Hear about Monday's Community Service Day. Edman Memorial Chapel

Monday, August 26

8:00 - 7:00 pm	Big Sib Groups - Community Service Day Serve together in the City of Chicago! Dinner in the city.
7:30 - 10:00 pm	New Student Worship Pierce Chapel

Tuesday, August 27

9:00 - 10:00 am	Freshmen Registration Policies Academic policies, special programs, and provisions for registration changes. Edman Memorial Chapel
10:00 - 12:00 pm	Freshmen Advisor Appointments Meet in department offices.
1:00 - 3:00 pm	Freshmen Registration Changes
2:30 - 5:00 pm	Quantitative Skills Test The Quantitative Skills Test is required of all students EXCEPT those who have received an AP Calculus AB score of 3, 4, or 5 OR an AP Calculus BC score of 2, 3, 4, or 5 OR an IB HL score of 5 or greater OR those who will either pass one of the following courses at Wheaton or transfer in credit for one of the following: MATH 218 – Introduction to Calculus with Precalculus (4) MATH 221 – Applied Calculus (4) MATH 231 – Calculus I (4) MATH 232 – Calculus II (4) Come prepared with sharpened pencils and a calculator. Edman Memorial Chapel
5:00 pm	New Student Meeting and Rehearsal Wheaton's Advancement & Alumni Relations staff will give each new student a special gift and share about your unique connection to Wheaton history. Edman Memorial Chapel
6:00 pm	Campus-wide Picnic The Quad
8:00 – 10:00 pm	"All-School" All students come to worship together for the first time as a student body. Edman Memorial Chapel

Wednesday, August 28

All Day	Classes begin today
Evening	Mandatory floor meetings Information will be posted in your residence.

Thursday, August 29

10:00 - 11:30 am

Part-Time Student Job Fair
See what options are available for a part-time job on or off campus.
Beamer Center, Upper Level, Coray Alumni Gym

Friday, August 30

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Organizations Fair
Find out about all the groups on campus and how you can get involved.
Soderquist Plaza, Beamer Center rain site