2012 Second Six-Week Summer Session Orientation Express

The Orientation Express

Your Guide to Welcome Week Activities

The colleges, student services, and various student clubs at the University Park campus have designed a variety of interesting, informative, and entertaining programs to introduce you to the academic community. Not all programs will be of interest to you.

2012 Second Six-Week Summer Session Programs for New Students

Arrival Day-Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday

New International Student Information

Testing and Consulting/Advising Sessions

Thursday, June 21, 2012 – Deadline for First-Year Testing, Consulting, and Advising Program (FTCAP) - Placement Testing for New First-Year Students
If you have not already completed your FTCAP placement testing (noted on your postcard) you must complete the online placement tests in mathematics and chemistry by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Allow 3 hours to complete the Educational Planning Survey and placement tests. Go to http://dus.psu.edu/ftcap/survey. This deadline is essential for your test results to be available during the FTCAP meeting and course scheduling session on Monday, June 25.

Sunday, June 24, 2012 — Arrival Day for New Students

8:00 a.m. Residence Hall Check-in Begins
Visit www.welcomeweek.psu.edu for campus move-in and housing information.

11:00 a.m.-Noon, Noon-1:00 p.m., & 1:00-2:00 p.m. Family Information Sessions, Pollock Cultural Lounge
Ask your questions to a panel of Penn State staff members from Housing, Food Services, Residence Life, and University Police. There will be one session per hour.

3:00 p.m. Campus Tour, Meet in front of the Pollock Commons Desk
Take a tour of campus! Bring your class schedule and see where your class buildings are located.

3:15-4:15 p.m. Mandatory Summer Welcome Meeting for Leapers, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Leapers will get to meet the Summer Session Office staff, student mentors, and members of their prides.

See your RA Resident Assistant (RA) House Meetings - Mandatory for Residence Hall Students, See your RA for specific time and location
Get to know the people living in your new community! Your RA will give you an overview of residence hall living before heading off to dinner, Summer Welcome, and LateNight Penn State together! Sponsored by Residence Life.

6:00-8:00 p.m. Commuter Connection, HUB Lawn Gazebo
Living at home this summer? Join us for a FREE dinner on campus and meet other first-year students who will be commuting to campus.

8:00-9:00 p.m. Summer Welcome, Eisenhower Auditorium
Kick-off your summer at an evening planned just for you! Prepare to be amazed by a spectacular performance immediately following the welcome!

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. LateNight-Penn State, HUB-Robeson Center and White Building
Continue the party at LateNight-Penn State! Free food, comedy show, laser tag, movies, music, crafts to decorate your room, games and so much more.

Monday, June 25, 2012

7:30-8:45 a.m. First-Year Testing, Consulting, and Advising Program (FTCAP) Check-in for Academic Planning Session, HUB-Robeson Center Lobby

9:00 a.m.-Noon FTCAP Academic Planning Session for Students, Assigned location will be provided at FTCAP check-in
This session will help you plan how to get the most from your Penn State experience. It provides an overview of the shared Penn State community values, the resources available to help you get connected, as well as the academic structure and opportunities at Penn State. Preparatory assignments should be completed at http://dus.psu.edu/ftcap/advising/up/homework.html PRIOR to this meeting, as this content is built upon in this session and in your college advising meeting. Online placement tests must be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, as placement test results are necessary for course scheduling and academic advising. You will receive a copy of your results at this session. For additional information go to http://dus.psu.edu/ftcap/advising, or contact the FTCAP office at 814-865-2578. THIS MEETING TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS.

9:00 a.m.-Noon FTCAP for Parents and Families: Partnering with Penn State 101, HUB Auditorium
This session is for parents and family members accompanying their students. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.

College Meetings for All New Students: First-Year, Change-of-Campus, and Advanced-Standing Transfer Students

12:45-1:15 p.m. College of Engineering Meeting, 262 Willard Building
Assistant Dean Jean Landa Pytel will meet with all new students, including first-year, change-of-campus, and transfer students, to discuss advising, programs, and opportunities in the College of Engineering.

1:30-2:30 p.m. College of Agricultural Sciences Meeting, 133 Food Sciences Building
Associate Dean Tracy Hoover and representatives from the Office for Undergraduate Education will welcome all students new to the University Park campus. Student ambassadors from the college will be on hand to present the student perspective. Student responsibilities, educational and social activities, advising, opportunities upon graduation, and college-sponsored extracurricular activities will be discussed. Course scheduling for students not previously registered for summer and fall 2012 will be held immediately following this meeting.

1:30-2:30 p.m. College of Arts and Architecture Meeting, 121 Borland Building
All new students will be welcomed by Associate Dean Gary Kesler and members of his staff. Students will be introduced to college programs and opportunities, the services of the Undergraduate Studies Office, and other University resources. Assistance with course scheduling and registration adjustment will be discussed at this meeting. Students attending the morning FTCAP meeting will also receive course scheduling and registration help immediately following this meeting.

1:30-2:30 p.m. Smeal College of Business Meeting, 101 Thomas Building
Associate Dean Gus Colangelo and representatives from the Smeal Undergraduate Education programs will welcome new students to the college and describe activities and opportunities available. Assistance with course scheduling and registration adjustments may be discussed following the meeting. First-year students who have not attended the Smeal FTCAP presentation and scheduled for summer 2012 and fall 2012 will report to 110 Business Bldg. immediately following the meeting for FTCAP scheduling and registration.

1:30-2:30 p.m. College of Communications Meeting, 10 Sparks Building
The Academic Services staff will welcome new students. Discussion will include educational objectives and academic requirements. Students will preview majors, activities, and opportunities available in Communications. Assistance with course scheduling and registration adjustment will be discussed at this meeting. Students attending the morning FTCAP meeting will also receive course scheduling and registration help immediately following this meeting.

1:30-2:30 p.m. College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Meeting, EMS Student Center, 14 Deike Building
Students new to the University Park campus should attend this orientation meeting in the EMS Student Center, ground floor, Deike Bldg. The orientation is an opportunity to meet with staff from the Student Center and the Office of the Associate Dean for Education, who will provide important information on college programs and other items of interest. Assistance with course scheduling and registration adjustment will be discussed at this meeting.

1:30-2:30 p.m. College of Education Meeting, 101 Chambers Building
Faculty and staff will welcome students and introduce them to important information on advising resources, programs, activities, and opportunities available in the College of Education. Assistance with course scheduling and registration adjustment will be discussed at this meeting. Students attending the morning FTCAP meeting will also receive course scheduling and registration help immediately following this meeting.

1:30-4:00 p.m. College of Engineering FTCAP Presentation, 220 Hammond Building
Followed by scheduling and registration adjustment for students who attend the morning FTCAP meeting.

1:30-2:30 p.m. College of Health and Human Development Meeting, 110 Henderson Building
Associate Dean Tony D'Augelli and his staff will greet all new students, including first-year, change-of-campus, and transfer students to introduce the programs, activities, and opportunities available in the College of Health and Human Development. The college's advising program will be discussed. Course scheduling for students not previously scheduled for summer 2012 will be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m., 110 Henderson Bldg. Students attending the morning FTCAP meeting will also receive course scheduling and registration help from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in 110 Henderson Bldg.

1:30-2:30 p.m. College of Information Sciences and Technology Meeting, 110 IST Building
This is for all students in the College of Information Sciences and Technology who are new to the University Park campus. Students will be introduced to the pro- grams, activities, and opportunities available in the college. Students attending the morning FTCAP meeting will also receive course scheduling and registration help immediately following this meeting.

1:30-2:30 p.m. College of the Liberal Arts Meeting, 121 Sparks Building
Students new to the University Park campus will be welcomed by Associate Dean Christopher Long and advising staff in the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Studies office. Students will be introduced to advising in the College, educational programs, extracurricular opportunities and other University resources. Students attending the morning FTCAP meeting will also receive course scheduling and registration help immediately following this meeting.

1:30-2:30 p.m. Eberly College of Science Meeting, 100 Life Sciences Building
Dean Mary Beth Williams will meet with all new students, including first-year, change-of-campus, and transfer students, to welcome them and introduce them to the programs, activities, and opportunities available in the College. Staff from The Eberly College of Science Advising Center, including Director Dr. Carolyn Jensen, will also be presenting information about advising and academic policies. Course scheduling for those students not previously registered for summer and fall 2012 will be held at designated locations immediately following this meeting.

1:30-2:30 p.m. Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) Meeting, 100 Thomas Building
This is a meeting for all new DUS and provisional students admitted for summer 2012. You will be introduced to the advising resources you will need to make informed academic decisions at Penn State.

1:30-2:30 p.m. School of Nursing Meeting, 210 Health & Human Development East Building
Academic advisers will greet all new students, including first-year, change-of-campus, and transfer students, to discuss advising issues, programs, and opportunities within the School of Nursing. Students attending the morning FTCAP meeting should follow the FTCAP schedule.

2:30-3:30 p.m. College of Arts and Architecture Academic Advising, 104 Borland Building
This meeting is open only to first-year, change-of- campus, and advanced-standing transfer students who have not yet scheduled classes for summer session 2012.

2:30-3:30 p.m. Smeal College of Business Academic Advising, Course Scheduling, and Registration Meeting, 110 Business Building
This meeting is only for new first-year BA students admitted into Smeal who did not attend the First-Year Testing, Consulting, and Advising Program (FTCAP) between May 14 and July 12, 2012. Students will schedule for summer and fall 2012 during this meeting.

2:30-4:00 p.m. College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Academic Advising, Course Scheduling, and Registration Meeting, EMS Student Center, 14 Deike Building
For first-year students participating in the morning FTCAP and for all other students not yet registered.

2:30-4:00 p.m. College of Education Academic Advising, Course Scheduling, and Registration Meeting, 101 Chambers Building
For first-year students participating in the morning FTCAP and for all other students not yet registered.

2:30-3:30 p.m. College of Health and Human Development Course Scheduling, Academic Advising, and Registration Information Session, 110 Henderson Building
Any first-year, advanced-standing transfer, change-of- campus, or First-Year Testing, Consulting, and Advising Program (FTCAP) student not previously scheduled for summer 2012 classes should attend.

2:30-4:30 p.m. Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) Academic Advising, Course Scheduling, and Registration Meeting, 111 Wartik Lab
This meeting is only for new first-year DUS and provisional students who did not attend the First- Year Testing, Consulting and Advising Program (FTCAP) between May 14 and July 12, 2012. Students will schedule for summer and fall 2012 at this meeting.

2:45-3:45 p.m. Eberly College of Science Academic Advising, Course Scheduling, and Registration Meetings
These meetings are for new first-year, change-of-campus, and advanced-standing transfer students not previously registered for summer 2012 classes. This includes first-year students who did not attend the First-Year Testing, Consulting, and Advising Program (FTCAP).
Astronomy and Astrophysics, 525 Davey Lab
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 251 North Frear Building
Biology, 2 Sparks Building
Biotechnology,251 North Frear Building
Chemistry, 210 Whitmore Lab
Forensic Science, 107 Whitmore Lab
Mathematics, 104 McAllister Building
Microbiology, 251 North Frear Building
Physics, 104 Davey Lab
Premedicine, 6 Sparks Building
Premedical-Medical, 212 Whitmore Lab
Science, 6 Sparks Building
Statistics, 326 Thomas Building

5:00 p.m. Downtown Tour, Meet in front of the Pollock Commons Desk
Take a stroll around downtown State College, your new home away from home!

6:00 p.m. Downtown Tour and Rita’s Italian Ice! Meet in Pollock Quad
This program is a great way to meet people and enjoy some Rita's Italian Ice on a hot summer day!

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Chemistry 110 and Chemistry 111 Credit by Examination, 210 Whitmore Lab
First-year students who earn sufficiently high scores on the chemistry placement test during FTCAP are encouraged to seek credit for Chemistry 110 and 111 using the credit by examination procedure described at http://www.chem.psu.edu/undergrad/advising-documents/Credit by Exam Web site.pdf.

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Speech, Language, and Hearing Screenings, 110 Ford Building
If you are interested in having your speech/language and/or hearing screened on Tuesday, June 26, contact the clinic at 814-865-5414 the week before to schedule. Evaluation and therapy services are available to full- and part-time students. If interested in an assessment or therapy, contact Connie Kossan at cik4@psu.edu or 814-863-2290.

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Summer Day of Service, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Have fun, meet new people and make a difference in your community. Summer Day of Service is a great opportunity to meet other new Penn State students and to get involved in your new community. As a volunteer, you will receive a tee-shirt, food, and transportation to your service site. A current Penn State student will lead your service project and work to connect you to future service opportunities; including Fresh START Day of Service for ALL new students on Saturday, September 8, 2012.

2:30-3:30 p.m. Career-Planning Sessions, 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
All students are encouraged to attend this meeting. This session will include information about the benefits of early career planning. Career-related programs and services will also be discussed.

6:00 p.m. Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) New Student Orientation, 104 Thomas Building
This program gives all new undergraduate multicultural students an opportunity to meet their personal counselors in the MRC as well as interact with current students as they share valuable suggestions and strategies that ensure social engagement and academic success. You will hear from a current students' experience on how to make the most of your resources, suggestions, and tips. Light refreshments provided.

8:00 p.m. Bingo! Pollock Commons
Spend an evening winning free Penn State stuff playing bingo! Come out, bring a friend, bring three friends, and get ready to yell that winning word!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

8:00 a.m. CLASSES BEGIN

6:30-7:30 p.m. Eberly College of Science - Strategies for Academic Success, 101 Thomas Building
This program will acquaint students with the learning environment at University Park and will focus on time management strategies and study skills designed to maximize academic success. Important university and college procedures and policies will also be addressed. All students, no matter how successful they have been in the past, will benefit from this program.

8:00 p.m. Game and Craft Night! Pollock Rec Room
Do you enjoy playing board games, the Nintendo Wii, or making crafts? This program has something for everyone, including the opportunity to make some new friends!

New International Students

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. International Student Orientation, 410 Boucke Building & 110 Wartik Lab
This program is to help new international students become acclimated with the Penn State campus and community. Visit www.global.psu.edu for more information.

Testing and Consulting/Advising Sessions for New Students

Sunday, June 24, 2012 — Arrival Day for New Students

Monday, June 25, 2012

7:30-8:45 a.m. First-Year Testing, Consulting, and Advising Program (FTCAP) Check-in for Academic Planning Session, HUB-Robeson Center Lobby

Tuesday, June 26, 2012