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New Student Orientation August 20-23, 2022

New Student Orientation begins on move-in Saturday, August 20, and ends August 23. Please review the schedule of events listed below.

*Indicates required activities

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Move-in 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Residence Halls and Fraternities

(Check-in at your living unit and pick up your orientation folder.)

10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Information One Stop Shop

Allen Athletics and Recreation Center

• Satisfy responsibilities and/or meet the Business Office Team
• Complete paperwork and/or meet with Financial Aid Team
• Finalize Student Health Records and/or meet the Student Health Center Nurse
• Meet Counseling Center Team
• Meet the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies (MXIBS) Team
• Meet the Career Services Team
• Talk with WISE (Wabash Internship and Student Employment) representatives
• Student Employment
  • Turn in Employment Paperwork
    • Bring  your driver's license or state ID, and social security card or birth certificate OR just a passport
  • Sign up for Direct Deposit
    • Bring your bank account information
• Pick up lunch (11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Food Trucks on The Mall

(New Students eat free with voucher; Parents and guests can purchase food)

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Wabash College Bookstore

Sparks Center, Lower Level

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Lilly Library

*2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

RINGING IN CEREMONY

Scott Feller, President

Gregory Redding ’88, Dean of Students

Chip Timmons ’96, Dean of Enrollment Management

Matthew Kip Chase ’03, President of National Association of Wabash Men

Pioneer Chapel (overflow live streaming in Baxter 101)

*3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Parents and families meet with Faculty Advisor/Tutorial Instructor

See Parent Sheet for location

*3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

New Students meet with Orientation Mentor

Orientation Classrooms

See Orientation Mentor for location

4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hugs & Good-byes

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Welcome to the Wabash Family

Gathering for Parents and Guests

Little Giant Stadium Concourse

• Meet President and Mrs. Feller, members of the Parent Advisory Committee, and other parents.
• Refreshments provided, casual attire.
• On-Campus program ends for parents and guests.

*5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

New Students meet with Faculty Advisors/Tutorial Instructor

Orientation Classrooms

See Orientation Mentor for location

6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Dinner

Allen Center, Chadwick Court

*7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Introduction to the Gentleman’s Rule

Gregory Redding ’88, Dean of Students

Marc Welch ’99, Associate Dean of Students

Michael Lynn, Residence Life Specialist

Nicholas Gray ’15, Director of Safety and Security

Buck Waddell, Assistant Director of Safety and Security

• Gentleman/Responsible Citizen
• Academics
• Housing Process
• Student Panel: Questions and Discussion

Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater

*8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Fun Activity

9:30 p.m. – Midnight

Fraternity Rush

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast

Sparks Center

*8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Freshman Surveys

(Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone)

Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater

10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon

Worship Opportunity

(See orientation folder for a list of places to worship)

11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch

Sparks Center

*1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Library Orientation (Zoom)

Beth Daniel Lindsay, Research and Instructional Librarian

Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)

*2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Title IX and the Gentleman's Rule (Zoom)

Heather Thrush, Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Success

Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)

*3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Exploring the Gentleman’s Rule with Faculty/Staff Alumni

Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)

*6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Faculty Advisor/Tutorial Instructor Dinner

See Orientation Mentor for location

8:30 p.m. – Midnight

Fraternity Rush

MONDAY, AUGUST 22

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast

Sparks Center

*7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Community Service Projects in Montgomery County

Wear work clothes, bring water, many projects will be outside.

See Orientation Mentor for location

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

Sparks Center

*1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Advising Meeting

Mandatory if arranged by advisor

*1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Your First Coffee & Careers

Meet the Professional Development Staff

Prepare your resume. Bring your laptop. Snacks provided.

Lilly Library (You should attend this sessions, if your advisor didn't schedule a meeting and you don't have an approved resume)

*3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

BaFa BaFa: A Cross Culture Simulation

See Orientation Mentor for location

Dinner: Regular Meal Service

*7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Independent Men's Association (IMA) Monday Night Football

Allen Center Fieldhouse and Little Giant Stadium

9:00 p.m. – Midnight

Fraternity Rush

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

Breakfast: Regular Meal Service

*8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Registrar 101

Julia Perry, Associate Registrar

Jon Jump, Registrar/Associate Dean of the College

Fine Arts, Ball Theater

*9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Introduction to Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Fellowships, and Study Abroad

Jill Rogers, Pre-Health Advisor and Program Coordinator for the Global Health Initiative

Scott Himsel ’85, Pre-Law Advisor, Associate Professor of Political Science

Susan Albrecht, Fellowship Advisor and Library Visual Media Liaison

Amy Weir, Director of International Programs

Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater

*10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Introduction to Academic Support Services

Zachary Koppelmann, Writing Center Director

Victor Lindsay, Coordinator of Student Success

Heather Thrush, Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Success/Disability Services Coordinator

Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater

*10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Advising Meetings

Mandatory if arranged by advisor

*10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Your First Coffee & Careers

Meet the Professional Development Staff

Prepare your resume. Bring your laptop. Snacks provided.

Lilly Library (You should attend this sessions, if your advisor didn't schedule a meeting and you don't have an approved resume)

Lunch: Regular Meal Service

*1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wabash College Community Gathering and Walking Tour

Meet with Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton ’00

Downtown Crawfordsville, Pike Place Park

(Rain Location - Wabash College Pioneer Chapel)

*3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Introduction to Student Health Center, Counseling Center, and Wellness

You can help a friend training

Chris Amidon, College Nurse

Jamie Douglas, Counseling Center Director, Counselor

Laura Dolph, Counselor

Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater

5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Registration Changes for Fall Semester

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Dinner: Regular Meal Service

*7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Introduction to Student Activities & Student Government

Victor Lindsay, Coordinator of Student Success

Student Senate Representatives

Dean’s President’s Council Representatives

Fine Arts, Ball Theater

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Fraternity Rush

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24

Fall 2022 Classes Begin

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Student Employment Fair

On the Mall (Rain Location TBD)

(Check your Wabash College e-mail for information)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Clubs and Activities Fair

On the Mall (Rain Location, Knowling Fieldhouse)

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