Orientation

Undergraduate Orientation 2009, September 2 – September 7, 2009.

8-11 a.m. Arrival/Move-In for Residential Students
Students arriving after 11:30 a.m. should proceed to the Office of Residential Life in South Hall to pick up room keys.
9a.m.-5p.m.
Bookstore Open, Mayer Campus Center
9a.m.-5p.m.
On-Campus Shuttle Buses:  Look for Yellow Balloons
Stops at Dowling Hall Parking Garage, first floor
Cousens Gym Parking Lot
Campus Center, Professors Row
Olin Center, Packard Ave
Dowling Hall Bridge
9a.m.-5p.m.
All Day Department Open Houses
9:30-10:30a.m.
Refreshments for Commuting Students, R.E.A.L. Students and their Their Parents
Dowling Hall 745A
Commuting Students, Dowling Hall 701A
11-12 noon
The Tufts Experience:  School of Arts and Science
Simultaneously televised to Balch Arena Theatre, Aidekman Arts Center, Cohen Auditorium, Aidekman Arts Center
Presenters:
James M. Glaser, Dean of Undergraduate Education on "Academic Expectations:  A Vision of a Liberal Arts Education"
Bruce Reitman, Dean of Student Affairs on "Life Outside the Classroom"
The Tufts Experience: School of Engineering
ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Center
Presenters:
Linda Abriola, Dean of Engineering, Kim Knox, Associate Dean of Engineering on "The Tufts Engineering Experience"
Marisel Perez, Associate Dean of Student Affairs on "Life Outside the Clasrroom"
Noon-1:15
Lunch for Parents, Students, Faculty, and Staff
Library Lawn
1:45-2:45
Matriculation Ceremony
Students and their parents are invited to official opening day ceremony as President Lawrence S. Bacow enrolls and welcomes new students into the Tufts community.
Academic Quad
AFTER MATRICULATION OPTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS
3-4
After the Drop-Off: College Student Mental Health in the First Year and Beyond
Counseling and Mental Health Service staff will provide an overview of frequent stresses and mental health needs of college studnets, and facilitatie a discussion about how aprent can be of assistance to their students.
Breaker 001
Is Your Tufts Student Thinking About a Health Profession?
A candid conversation for parents with health professions advisors.
Fall Sports Meeting for Parents
Parents of students who are interested in trying out for any of our varsity sports are invited to a meeting with Director of Athletics, Bill Gehling.  Director Gehling will share information about our program offerings as well as review various forms your children will be asked to sign in order to participate.  He will also review the sports medicine support we provide for our teams as well as the medical insurance arrangements.  This meeting is for parents only.
Pearson 104.
Campus Traditions Tour for Parents and Students
Follow a current Tufts student around campus to learn about life and traditions at Tufts.
Meet at Jumbo Statue, front of Barnum Hall
Enabling Your Student's Success at Tisch Library
Before hitting the road, come grab a snack at the library and learn about the research assistance options and other library services.
Tisch Library Lobby
Chaplains' Reception
Parents and students are invited to meet the chaplains and affiliates.
Goddard Chapel

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