New Student Orientation
8:30-9:45
- Check-in and hand out student checklist, financial aid requirement card, and parking permit form if needed (outside, furthest point from the doors) 2 tables, 4 people
- Bracelets (outside, nearest the doors) 2 tables, 4 people
- 2 people (1 on either side) at the doors (outside)
- Tickets for drawing (inside, first table inside) 1 table, 2 people
- T-shirt and swag bag handout (inside, next 3 tables in hallway next to Tim & Di’s office, at least 4 people)
- Table to turn in parking permit forms with business office in commons area
- Library photo id’s
Once all tasks have been completed, each student will report to the theater.
9:45-10:30 Welcome from administration (theater)
Speakers:
- Tim Ooten, Director of Admissions (greeting)
- Pamela Alderman, President
- Darrell Taylor, Chief of Student Services Officer
- Tim Ooten, Director of Admissions (grouping & dismissal)
10:30-11:30 1st break-out sessions (Group 1 with IT, Group 2 with informational sessions)
11:35-12:35 2nd break-out sessions (Group 2 with IT, Group 1 with informational sessions)
12:40-1:30 Break for lunch (cornhole, lawn bowling, and connect four will be set up on lawn for anyone to enjoy)
1:30-2:30 Assembly (theater, 4 ushers will be handing out paper for assessment)
- Assessment
- Door prize drawings
2:30-3:30 Students will be provided the opportunity to speak with financial aid and/or advisors as needed.
New Student Orientation
Quick Break-Down Sessions
IT sessions will consist of:
- MySouthern
- Britespace
- Microsoft 365
- Help Desk
Informational sessions will consist of:
- Campus Safety (10 minutes) David Lord
- Compliance (25 minutes) Darrell Taylor
- Bank Mobile/Book store (20 minutes) Chris Gray
Wrap-Up
- Advising
- Financial Aid
- Information Technology
- Parking Passes
- Business Office
- Student ID’s
Students may also take this time to complete any steps on their checklist which weren’t completed earlier.