New Student Orientation

8:30-9:45

  • Check-in and hand out student checklist, financial aid requirement card, and parking permit form if needed
  • Tickets for drawing
  • T-shirt and swag bag handout
  • 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.