Canisius College

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 2008

SESSION DATES:

#1		June 26-27		#2	June 30- July 1
#3		July 7-8		#4	July 10-11

Online registration for accepted, deposited students begins on April 1.

The first day of the two day session begins with registration between 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. The attire for the session is very informal. The stress is on comfort, and since we frequently move about campus, please be sure to bring comfortable footwear. (Sneakers are recommended.)

OVERNIGHT ACCCOMMODATIONS: Students will stay in Frisch Hall. Parents and family members will be housed in Eastwood Hall. You will be provided with bedding and towels. For more details visit, /reslife/housing.asp. You will receive your room assignments when you check in at registration. All students are encouraged to stay overnight during the two day sessions.

Orientation 2008 Schedule of Events
For Students and Parents

DAY 1

Time	Activity	Attendees	Location

8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.	Registration Students and Parents of the Class of 2012 check in and pick up materials needed for this two day event.	Students, Parents	Palisano Pavilion / Penfold Commons

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Welcome To the Class of 2012 Presented by Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., President of Canisius College	Students, Parents	Montante Cultural Center

9:15 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.	Introduction of 2008 Orientation Staff Mr. Hersey, Coordinator of Orientation and Director of Student Retention introduces Orientation Leaders to parents and students.	Students, Parents	Montante Cultural Center

9:25 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.	Bosch Hall Chronicles The 2008 Orientation Staff presents a skit dealing with various issues college students face.	Students, Parents	Montante Cultural Center

9:55 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.	Discussion on Student Retention Presentation on the practices used to keep our students enrolled in college and aid in their success.	Parents	Lyons Hall / Marie Maday Theatre

9:55 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.	Academic Expectations Presentation by the Deans of the student's respective schools and challenges they will encounter in their academic life.	Students	College of Arts & Sciences: Grupp Fireside Lounge Wehle School of Business: Regis South School of Education: Regis North All-College Honors Department: Student Center Conference Room ULLC: Student Center Executive Conference Room

10:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.	Academic Advisement/FERPA Presentation to parents on what requirements their students will need to be successful and an explanation about FERPA.	Parents	Lyons Hall / Marie Maday Theatre

10:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.	Small Group Facilitation Students will be divided in groups to participate in activities to get to know other incoming students	Students	Various locations; direction will be provided by Orientation Leaders

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.	Commuter Student Presentation Information provided by Campus Programming and Leadership Development staff geared towards commuter life on campus	Students, Parents	Student Center/ Grupp Fireside Lounge

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.	Resident Student Presentation Information provided by Residence Life staff & Campus Programming and Leadership Development geared towards residence life on campus.	Students, Parents	Montante Cultural Center

11:45 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.	Student Accounts Answers to questions about billing procedures, meal plans and payment options.	Students, Parents	Montante Cultural Center (Residents) Student Center/ Grupp Fireside Lounge (Commuters)

12:15 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.	Lunch for All	Students, Parents	Student Center Dining Hall

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	The Jesuit Tradition Presentation on the history and mission of the Jesuits at Canisius.	Students, Parents	Montante Cultural Center

2:10 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.	Financial Aid / FERPA Entrance loan interview (required of all students) as well as opportunity to sign a FERPA waiver.	Students	Montante Cultural Center

2:10 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.	Financial Aid Presentation and questions/answers on the services provided by Financial Aid.	Parents	Student Center/ Grupp Fireside Lounge

2:50 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.	Community Standards / Academic Integrity Presentation on what the expectations are for the Class of 2012 from academics to student conduct and security.	Students, Parents	Montante Cultural Center

3:25 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Ice Cream Break Open to the Canisius Community to meet and greet the incoming students	Students, Parents	Koessler Plaza (behind Old Main)

4:10 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.	Career Center Discover the services provided by the Career Center, other than resume assistance!	Students, Parents	Montante Cultural Center

4:40 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.	Information Technology and Library Services Presentation on the services provided by Information Technology and Library Services regarding computers, labs and more!	Students, Parents	Montante Cultural Center

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Dinner for All	Students, Parents	Student Center Dining Hall

7: 15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Orientation Olympics Students will participate in activities to get to know their classmates better.	Students	Meet in lot in front of Lyons Hall

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Tour of Buffalo and Niagara Falls An opportunity to discover some of the architecture, history and sites in Buffalo and Niagara Falls.	Parents	Meet outside on the Student Center ramp

9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.	Karaoke Students will compete in groups and as individuals for the final activity of the Orientation Olympics!	Students	Palisano Pavilion

11:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.	Movies Students have a chance to relax while watching a movie in the Penfold Commons.	Students	Palisano Pavilion

DAY 2

Time	Activity	Attendees	Location

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.	Continental Breakfast	Students, Parents	Student Center Dining Hall

9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.	Meeting with Faculty in Your Major Departmental faculty will give presentations on curriculum for specific majors as well as on opportunities and expectations within the major.	Students	Various sites; see location in folder

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Parent Enrichment Program A faculty member will present a topic in their area of expertise…a great chance to view our teaching in action!	Parents	OM 203

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Career Lift Off Interest Inventory Career center staff will guide you through an online assessment of your interests to help define your career path.	Students	WT 305

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Academic Major Info Sessions Parents will meet with faculty in their student’s major for a question and answer session.	Parents	Various sites; see location in folder

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Library Welcome Students are offered a chance to learn about how the Library can help them in their academic efforts.	Students	Bouwhuis Library (Main Floor)

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Residence Hall Tours (optional)	Students	Residence Life Office (Dugan Hall)

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Campus Tours (optional)	Students, Parents	Meet in Koessler Plaza, behind Old Main; tours depart at 10:30, 11:00 & 11:30

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m	Residence Hall Tours (optional)	Parents	Residence Life Office (Dugan Hall)

12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.	Lunch for All	Students, Parents	Student Center Dining Hall

12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Canisius Gear Drawing Your chance to receive something with the Canisius logo!	Students, Parents	Student Center Dining Hall

11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m	Overnight Guests Check-Out Students and Parents to return keys and swipe card	Students, Parents	Palisano Pavilion/Penfold Commons

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