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Caf is Open

7 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

Jackson Campus Center 

First-Term Seminar (FTS) Meetings & Advising

10 – 10:45 a.m. 

Orientation group room assignment  

This session will be led by your First-Term Seminar professor. There will be a review of the goals and objectives of the FTS program, as well as your syllabus. 

Individual FTS Advising Meetings 

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Refer to the email from your professor regarding the meeting location

Meet your FTS professor, who is also your academic advisor, and review your fall schedule before making any necessary adjustments. In the week leading up to this event, your FTS professor will have sent you your FTS section with specific details for this meeting.

Lunch

MarketPlace and Evelyn Dining Room

Grab lunch in the MarketPlace based on your First-Term Seminar advising schedule/appointment. 

Success Sessions

BLOCK 1: 1:30 – 2 p.m.

BLOCK 2: 2:05 – 2:35 p.m.

Choose two of these sessions to get you on the right track. 

“How I Get Good Grades” 

Three Crowns Banquet Room, Upper Level Jackson Campus Center

An upper-class student panel of high achievers in the classroom will share tips and answer questions on how they maintain their commendable GPAs, balance school, work, and personal life, and survived their transition to college-level academics.

Writing Your Way to Success 

President’s Dining Room, Upper Level Jackson Campus Center

Writing papers can be difficult and frustrating for many students throughout their college careers. The Writing Center is here to help. Meet the writing tutors, learn how to make appointments, and play games that will help you know what to expect for collegiate writing.

Time Management  

Konferensrum, Upper Level Jackson Campus Center

Whether you’re on a team, joining a student organization, playing in the band, finding time to study for classes, or all of these plus some, time management is an essential part of learning in college. This session will provide you with some tools and resources to effectively manage your time while at �鶹��Ƶ and beyond. 

How to Impress Your Profs 

St. Peter Banquet Room, Upper Level Jackson Campus Center

Are you nervous about starting class tomorrow? Looking for some tips on meeting your professors' expectations? Attend this session to learn what professors are looking for and how your classes in college will differ from high school. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and prepare for classes!

Adjustment 101: Navigating Mental Health in College 

Heritage Room, Upper Level Jackson Campus Center

Becoming a college student is an exciting and stressful period. In this workshop, �鶹��Ƶ Counseling Center staff will help you learn more about how mental health is impacted through this transition and develop ideas for how to build resilience in navigating this journey.

Student Employment Session

2:45 p.m. or 3:45 p.m.  (Choose one session to attend) 

Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall, Johnson Student Union

Learn what it means to be a student employee at �鶹��Ƶ, connect with your supervisor to receive job-specific training information and have time to ask any remaining questions about your work placement. Pick one session and plan to spend the full hour.