Complete Schedule

New Student Orientation - August 23-27, 2013

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
5:30 - 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 Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	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 Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	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 Students	International Student Orientation Required session for all international students. Beamer Center, Lower Level, Parmelee Room
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	Alumni Relations Office open for visitors Westgate
10:00 am - 2:30 pm MK/TCK/ International Freshmen and Transfers	"Passport to Wheaton" Learn about the transition process, resources, programs, and opportunities available for Third Culture Kids (TCK / MK / International). Edman Chapel, Room 102
10:00 am - 2:30 pm MK/TCK/ International Parents	"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 Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	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 Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	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 Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	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 Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	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 Parents	Parent Dessert Reception Come share a time of meeting the Parent Council and the parents whose students live on your son or daughter's same residence hall floor! Enjoy complimentary dessert and coffee brought to you by Wheaton Parent Relations. King Arena, Sports & Rec Complex
8:30 - 10:00 pm Freshmen	Residence Hall Floor Socials Meet other students from your floor while celebrating your first day at Wheaton! Residence Halls
8:30 - 10:00 pm Transfers	Transfer Kick-Off Don't miss the chance to meet fellow transfers, build community, play games, and eat lots of ice cream! Beamer Center, Lower Level, Phelps Room

Saturday, August 24

9:15 - 10:15 am Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	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 Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	Your Calling as a Student-Part 2 Edman Memorial Chapel
11:45 am - 12:15 pm Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	Pre-Professional Sessions Education – Blanchard 339 Law – MSC 302 Health – Science 145
11:45 am - 1:30 pm Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	Picnic at Anderson Commons Lunch served inside with additional seating outside on Soderquist Plaza. Anderson Commons & Soderquist Plaza
11:45 am - 1:30 pm Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	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 Parents/Freshmen/ Transfers	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
3:00 - 5:00 pm Transfers	Transfer Adventure Day Hang out with other transfers while thrifting, exploring Downtown Wheaton, seeing a movie, or playing pick-up sports. South end of Beamer Center, Kingdom Sign (Saga Circle)
3:00 - 4:00 pm Parents	Administrators’ Forum An information and question and answer session with President Ryken and the Vice Presidents. Edman Memorial Chapel
7:00 - 9:00 pm Freshmen/Transfers	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 Freshmen	Rec & Game Night McCully Field, Football Stadium
7:00 - 11:00 pm Transfers	Apartment Chill-fest Those not living in a residence hall are invited to connect in the apartments for coffee, tea, and fun. Transfers living in residence halls are required to attend the Res Life ExtRAvaganza. Terrace Apartments
7:00 - 8:30 pm * Parents	Letting Go Service: a Celebration of God’s Faithfulness Gather with other parents for a time of reflection and celebration led by Chaplain Kellough. Edman Memorial Chapel

* Note to Parents: The parents' portion has ended, but feel free to stay and worship on Sunday with your student.

Sunday, August 25

Morning	Worship with Others Attend a local church of your choosing. A directory of churches is provided in the residence halls.
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm	Community Rec. Day Outdoor activities and games on the lawn Blanchard Lawn
5:30 – 7:00 pm Transfers	Transfer Q&A Dinner Come hear about the transfer experience from veteran transfers. Beamer Center, Lower Level, Phelps Room
5:00 pm	Taste of Wheaton Meet your Big Sib group and enjoy a "taste of Wheaton" for Sunday dinner. Memorial Student Center Lawn
7:00 pm	Community Service Day Preview Hear about Monday's Community Service Day. Edman Memorial Chapel
9:00 - 11:30 pm Transfers	Transfer Bowling Don’t miss this transfer tradition of meeting fellow transfers and building friendships. Join Transfer OC and upperclass RAs for a night of crazy bowling (bring money!). South end of Beamer Center, Kingdom Sign

Monday, August 26

7:00 - 5:00 pm Freshmen	Community Service Day Serve with your Big Sib group in the City of Chicago! Dinner in the city.
9:00 - 9:45 am Transfers	Transfer Registration Policies and Procedures Academic policies, special programs, and provisions for registration changes. Blanchard 339
9:45 am - 1:00 pm Transfers	Transfer Advisor Appointments Meet in department offices – appointment time given in summer letter.
8:00 – 10:00 pm Freshmen	Residence Hall Bro-Sis Socials Don't miss the opportunity to gather together as brother and sister floors and start building friendships. Residence Hall Floor
7:30 - 10:00 pm Freshmen/Transfers	New Student Worship Pierce Chapel

Tuesday, August 27

8:15- 3:00 pm Transfers	Downtown Chicago Trip Explore the Windy City! Lunch is provided. Those needing to take the Quantitative Skills Test will return to campus by 2:00 pm. Meet at SAGA
9:00 - 10:00 am Freshmen	Freshmen Registration Policies Academic policies, special programs, and provisions for registration changes. Edman Memorial Chapel
10:00 - 12:00 pm Freshmen	Freshmen Advisor Appointments Meet in department offices.
1:00 - 3:00 pm Freshmen	Freshmen Registration Changes
2:30 - 5:00 pm Freshmen/Transfers	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 Freshmen/Transfers	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 Freshmen/Transfers	"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 Freshmen/Transfers

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