9 a.m.–1 p.m.
New Student Move-in
Pick up your room key and orientation packet when you arrive. August Term Scholars, Resident Advisors (RAs), and members of the Transylvania community will help you move into your room. Take your time arriving; there will be plenty of staff members to help you move in. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers will be provided in Back Circle during lunch. Parents, be sure to stop by the welcome tent to chat with members of the Parents Council.
Thomson Hall Lawn
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Offices Open to Assist You
Noon–1 p.m.
Alumni Legacy Lunch
Luncheon for new students whose parents, grandparents, or siblings are Transylvania alumni. Hosted by the Alumni and Development Office. Invitations will be mailed to all alumni legacies.
Graham Cottage
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Q&A Session with the Deans
Kathleen Jagger, interim vice president and dean of the college, and Barbara LoMonaco, vice president and dean of students, will host an informal Q&A session for all interested parents. Students are welcome to attend or to continue moving into their residence hall rooms.
Haggin Auditorium, Mitchell Fine Arts Center
2:30–3 p.m.
Student Development and Learning at Transylvania
Barbara LoMonaco, vice president and dean of students, will discuss co-curricular learning and the college's goals for helping students grow and develop across multiple areas.
Haggin Auditorium, Mitchell Fine Arts Center
3–3:30 p.m.
Understanding your Bill
Representatives from the accounting office will review billing procedures and accessing student account information online.
Campus Center Gym
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Parent-to-Parent Session
A panel of current Transylvania parents will offer insights and advice from their own experiences.
Campus Center Gym
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Student Athlete and Parent Welcome Session
All varsity athletes and their parents are encouraged to attend this session to meet the athletics staff and hear about the role of NCAA Division III athletics at Transylvania.
Carrick Theater, Mitchell Fine Arts Building
5–6:30 p.m.
Italian Dinner
Student meal plans begin with dinner, so bring your Crimson ID card. Additional tickets for parents and guests may be purchased at the door for $7.50 each.
Forrer Dining Hall
7 p.m.
Residence Life Floor Meetings
Meet with your RA and other members of the student life staff to discuss the philosophy of a residential campus.
Locations to be announced
9 p.m.
Transylvania Theater
Join your classmates and August Term Scholars for an exclusive screening of The Hunger Games on a huge, outdoor screen. Free snacks!
Back Circle
Rain Location—Campus Center
7:30–9:30 a.m.
Dining Hall Open for Breakfast
9:30–10:45 a.m.
Students—Student Meeting with August Term Scholar
Get to know the other students in your section of First Engagements Seminar and your August Term Scholar.
Assigned locations
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Parents—Parents-Only Meeting with Faculty Advisor
Parents have the opportunity to meet their student's academic advisor and/or instructor for First Engagements.
Assigned locations
11 a.m.–Noon
First-Year Induction Ceremony
Parents and family members are encouraged to attend as the class of 2016 is officially inaugurated into the Transylvania community.
Haggin Auditorium
Noon–2:30 p.m.
Parents Depart and Free Time
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Dining Hall Open for Lunch
Students can use your Crimson ID card for lunch. Additional tickets for parents and guests may be purchased at the door for $7 each.
Forrer Dining Hall
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Transylvania: A Community of Respect
Administrators and current students will reflect on the importance of respecting yourself, each other, and campus policies
Carrick Theater, Mitchell Fine Arts Center
3:30–5 p.m.
Think Your Drink
Freedom, accessibility, choices–welcome to college! This interactive program discusses alcohol trends, responsible drinking, and Transylvania's policy. The choice is yours.
Clive M. Beck Athletic and Recreation Center
5–6:30 p.m.
Dining Hall Open for Dinner
7:45 p.m.
RA Floor Meetings
Assigned locations
8–11 p.m.
Orientation Olympics and Ice Cream Social
Meet your classmates in this exciting, interactive event. Wear your tennis shoes!
Clive M. Beck Athletic and Recreation Center
11 a.m.
Worship in Lexington
Attend one of the many places of worship in downtown Lexington. A list of locations and service times will be posted in the Forrer front and back lobbies.
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Dining Hall Open for Lunch
1–2 p.m.
Residence Hall and Commuter Student Events
Residential Students—Assigned locations
Commuters—Campus Center Canteen
2:30–4 p.m.
Students will rotate among the sessions described below. See your August Term Scholar for details and schedule.
Learn about a preventive strategy built upon the premise that engaging the bystander can reduce violence. No one has to do everything, but everyone has to do something. What will your Green Dot be?
Carrick Theater, Mitchell Fine Arts Center
Students instilled with a sense of respect for human differences add richness and strength to Transylvania. The conversation starts here.
Lucille C. Little Theater
An overview of Transylvania's IT facilities and services. Topics include location and use of computer labs and printing facilities, what to expect when connecting your devices to the campus network, where to find websites for class use, and self help.
Strickland Auditorium, Brown Science Center
4–4:30 p.m.
The #2 Pencil: Surveys and Assessments
Learn more about your academic skills and opinions as part of our ongoing plan to design new programs and respond to campus needs.
Remain in the same location as your last session
4:30-6 p.m.
Dining Hall Open for Dinner
6-6:30 p.m.
Scholar Small Group Meeting
Assigned locations
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Serenade, Class Picture, and Greet Line
Participate in a long-standing tradition where you can meet more of your classmates and learn some new songs.
Women—Old Morrison front steps
Men—Mitchell Fine Arts Center front steps
Rain Location—Beck Center
9 p.m.
Social Event
Location to be announced
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