2019 Student Orientation Schedule

2019 Student Orientation Schedule

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22-- SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

Today's Shuttle Schedule 6:00 AM?8:00 PM Continuous loop from Lakeside to Main Campus

Commuter Students: With shuttle service ending at 8:00 PM, we invite you to move your vehicle up to main campus during the break at 4:30 PM.

8:00?11:30 AM

RESIDENTIAL STUDENT MOVE-IN AND ORIENTATION CHECK-IN

Meet at Your Residence Hall

After you arrive at your residence hall to quickly unload your belongings, please move your vehicle to the Lakeside parking lot located at 175 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401. Our shuttle service will bring you back to campus so you can begin settling into your room. Take some time to meet your Residential Life staff and get acquainted with your new neighbors.

9:00 AM?1:00 PM

NUTS & BOLTS OF BEGINNING YOUR COLLEGE CAREER

Once you have settled into your residence hall, you may still have items to address. Resources are available all around campus to assist you in completing these tasks.

THINGS TO DO TODAY ELECTRONICALLY:

Emergency Contact Form

(You would have been notified at check-in this morning if you have not yet completed this form.) Complete your Emergency Contact Form and Evacuation Plan online at champlain.edu/current-students; under "Links that Require Login," select "Web Advisor" and log in, then select "Students." Under "Communications," select "Emergency Contact." Having trouble doing this on your own? Stop by the Compass Student Services table in the Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room today and they will gladly assist you.

Cash Card

Cash Card is the debit card function of your Student ID Card. Cash Card is accepted on campus at EATS, the Campus Store, the mailroom, and in the laundry machines. Cash Card may be used with

a number of merchants and vendors in the greater Burlington area that display our CC Cash Card logo. You can deposit funds to your Cash Card account in person or online through a secure online portal at champlain.edu/id-card. The minimum is $20 for online deposits, and there is a waiting period of one business day before you can use the funds deposited online. Deposits made in person will be available for use immediately. The minimum is $5 for in-person deposits. You can make a deposit using cash, check, credit, or debit in person at Compass Student Services, located in Perry Hall. Orientation weekend hours are: Thursday, 8:30 AM?5:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM?5:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM?2:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM?8:00 PM.

EVERFI

Champlain College wants to work together with you to create a safe and respectful campus community. As part of that commitment, we expect all incoming students to complete part one of the AlcoholEdu, Sexual Assault Prevention, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Students courses by Friday, August 30th. If you haven't completed the courses yet: Go to login and click Register; under "Student/Learner" enter the Registration Code: champlainfirstyear, and click "Next" to create your EVERFI account. When prompted, enter your Champlain ID number (located on your ID card) to receive credit for completion. Questions? Email communitystandards@champlain.edu.

THINGS TO DO AND DEPARTMENTS TO VISIT TODAY IN PERSON:

Career Collaborative/Work-Study & Part-Time Jobs

Perry Hall, Presentation Room, 2nd Floor

Career Collaborative is a fully integrated, student-centric career development center that ensures your time at Champlain leads to lifelong career success. Ask us about the Work-Study & Part-Time Job Fair, and how to search and apply for Federal Work-Study and parttime positions on and off campus. Learn about the InSight Program (Champlain's mandatory career and personal finance education), find out the name of your personal Career Coach, and hear about your major-specific employers who want to hire you for internships and jobs.

Financial Aid/Work-Study

Perry Hall, Presentation Room, 2nd Floor

Questions about work-study? Staff from the Office of Financial Aid and the People Center will be here to discuss general questions about your award and the payroll paperwork requirements. Find out what you need to do to begin working!

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Photo ID Card

Perry Hall, Compass Student Services, Lower Level

Your Student ID Card, also known as your Cash Card, will be very important to your life at Champlain. It's not just a form of identification. It's also how you access the dining hall, do your laundry, get free access to the bus system, enter your Residence Hall and room, and it can even act as a debit card at some local vendors! If you did not send in a photo over the summer for your ID Card, please stop by Compass Student Services to have your photo taken and get your ID Card printed. Compass Student Services is located in Perry Hall. Orientation weekend hours are: Thursday, 8:30 AM?5:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM?5:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM?2:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM?8:00 PM.

Registrar's Office

Perry Hall, Room 322, 3rd Floor

The Registrar's Office is the place to visit if you have any questions about all things related to registration, including your schedule and how to use Student Planning. All students are assigned an Academic Specialist who can provide guidance and answer a variety of college-related questions. But that's not all! The Registrar's Office also produces the Final Exam Schedule, receives and evaluates transfer credit, maintains all student records, issues diplomas, and so much more!

Veteran's Services

Perry Hall, Room 121, Lower Level

Military service members and veterans can obtain a wide range of College support, as well as military benefits from Champlain College. Stop by and find out how we can help you.

Housing & Residential Life

Your Residence Hall & Skiff Hall

You will meet your Resident Advisors and Area Coordinator this morning at your residence hall to welcome you into your new home. Your residence hall community will come together this afternoon for a hall meeting to provide you with information and resources that will prepare you for the year ahead. You will also hear from Housing & Residential Life in the Campus Living 101 session later on this weekend. Be sure to meet the rest of the Housing & Residential Life staff, located in Skiff Hall, during the school year.

Counseling Center & Student Health Center

IDX Student Life Center, Fireside Lounge, Main Floor

We provide a variety of services to all students, both on-campus residents and commuter students. Our mission is to provide holistic health services through preventative care and education. Please stop by our table in the Fireside Lounge to learn more about our Counseling and Health Centers.

Office of Accessibility

IDX Student Life Center, Fireside Lounge, Main Floor

The Office of Accessibility is a resource for students, faculty, and staff that leads the campus community in its commitments to recognize disability as a valued aspect of diversity. The Office of Accessibility facilitates accommodations, training, collaboration, and works oneon-one with students to determine reasonable accommodations. Working with the students individually allows them to actively engage in the interactive process with the Office of Accessibility and, when needed, with faculty.

Office of Diversity & Inclusion

IDX Student Life Center, Main Floor

Champlain College's Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI), located in the IDX Student Life Center, aims to create a welcoming, celebrating, and affirming environment for all students while providing support to specific underrepresented student populations (students of color, first-generation college students, students with high financial need, New Americans/refugees). ODI works in collaboration with students, faculty, staff, alums, and community members to co-create and sustain a rich campus community. ODI delivers academic, cocurricular, and cultural programming with emphasis on diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice. The space provides a warm, inviting place for folx to share in community, take a study break, enjoy a snack, or simply to relax. Come by and introduce yourself; our staff looks forward to meeting you.

SMART Space

IDX Student Life Center, Fireside Lounge, Main Floor

Champlain College provides you with many opportunities to get the most out of your valuable college education and build skills for a successful future. Looking for some great study tips and to stay ahead of your academics? Our Academic Support Center, SMART (Study Mentors & Resource Tutors) Space, can start you off in the right direction.

Sodexo Food Service

IDX Student Life Center, IDX Atrium, Main Floor

We care about making your dining experience a great one; find out about our special programs and other resources that we provide. Learn more about our new meal plan options.

Student Engagement

IDX Student Life Center, Main Floor

Want to get involved in planning student activities or join an intramural sport? How about hearing when our free movie nights are or what ski trips are happening this year? We are here to help you find your niche and get involved on and off campus. There is never a shortage of things to do, so stop by the Fall Activities Fair on Monday, September 2nd to see what the campus has to offer. As the facilitators of Orientation, our Student Engagement staff will be out and about over the course of the next four days. During the school year, their offices are located in the IDX Student Life Center.

Student Government Association

IDX Student Life Center, Fireside Lounge, Main Floor

Student Government Association (SGA) provides representation of the student body to the College faculty, staff, and administration. We also run and fund clubs on campus along with having a grant process. We are always happy to have students come into our office, and we're here to help with any problem or concern. We also have opportunities for you to represent your peers and be a leader!

Women's & Gender Center

IDX Student Life Center, Fireside Lounge, Main Floor

The Women's & Gender Center (WGC) supports a safe and inclusive campus community for Champlain College students. The WGC provides a welcoming hangout space for all students and engaging programs related to three themes: empowerment and leadership development, gender identity and sexual orientation, and sexual violence prevention and support. After Orientation, learn more about the WGC by visiting Skiff Annex, Room 102. All are welcome Monday? Friday, 9:00 AM?5:00 PM.

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 Parent Relations

Rozendaal Courtyard

Families, stop by to connect with members of the Parent & Family Relations team. Get to know the staff who will keep you informed and connected to all things Champlain, sign up for our monthly e-newsletter and learn about a variety of engagement opportunities, including the Parent Advisory Council.

Bolton Valley

Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room, 3rd Floor

Come visit the staff from Bolton Valley to learn about season pass deals! See what special rates we have for college students and get more information on our Ski Bum All Access Pass.

Campus Store

Center for Communication & Creative Media, 1st Floor

Bring your class schedule to the Campus Store to purchase your books. Our staff will use your class schedule to grab all of your required books for your first semester. If you pre-ordered your books, all you need to do is bring your ID and order number, and we will happily get your pre-ordered books.

Compass Student Services

Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room, 3rd Floor

Compass Student Services is Champlain's one-stop shop for questions related to the business of being a student. What is the business of being a student? Great question! It's everything from financial aid to tuition and payment to registration and transcripts to cash card and IDs, and so much more! Compass Student Services can be reached at compass@champlain.edu and by calling or texting 802.922.1474. After Orientation, you'll find us on the lower level of Perry Hall. We are open Monday?Friday, 9:00 AM?4:30 PM.

Computer Account Set-Up Assistance

Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room, 3rd Floor

If you need help, bring your laptop to get your account set up and receive assistance connecting to the Champlain network.

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media, 3rd Floor

Champlain College is thrilled to partner with the Flynn Center to offer any full-time undergraduate student access to Flynn Centerpresented performances throughout the 2019?2020 academic year for a discounted rate. Come by and see what great shows you can enjoy this year.

Open a Bank Account

Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room, 3rd Floor

Several of our local banks are available on campus. Select the best match and open an account.

Mailroom

Center for Communication & Creative Media, 1st Floor

Visit the mailroom to learn about the mail process on campus. Learn how to receive and ship packages, especially if you know you will be receiving any care packages from home.

Sign Up for Laundry Service

Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room, 3rd Floor

If you are not into doing your own laundry, another option is E&R Laundry and Dry Cleaners, which provides a pickup/drop-off service (this is a paid service, not included as part of your housing cost).

Information about this service is available today and arrangements can also be made by contacting the company directly. For more information, stop by the table and check them out.

Sugarbush Season Pass

Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room, 3rd Floor

Speak with representatives about your season pass options. Starting in September, season passes will be available for $50 for Mount Ellen, $150 for all the Sugarbush trails, and $200 for all Sugarbush Trails and Mad River Glen. Not sure how you are going to get to the mountain? Buses will take you there during peak season, and other trips will be arranged over the course of the spring semester. You'll be ready to take advantage of the amazing ski and ride terrain as soon as the snow begins to fly! See the Activities Calendar for more details.

Transportation Services

Center for Communication & Creative Media, 3rd Floor

Come find out about all the transportation options available to Champlain students, such as the shuttle system, free CarShare Vermont memberships, free city bus rides, greenride bikeshare, and more.

Vermont Comedy Club

Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room, 3rd Floor

Visit the staff from the Vermont Comedy Club and learn about all the great shows we have; there's comedy five nights a week! Plus, we have great student deals and free stuff to give away.

11:00 AM

COMMUTER STUDENT CHECK-IN

Perry Hall

Please leave your vehicle at the Lakeside parking lots located at 175 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401. Our shuttle service will quickly bring you to Main Campus to begin your Orientation experience. This is also a good time to pick up your photo ID, drop off outstanding health forms, get a copy of your Orientation schedule, meet your peers, and start your journey here at Champlain College.

11:00 AM?1:00 PM

LUNCH FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS

IDX Student Life Center, Dining Hall or Rozendaal Courtyard

Any time between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, all students, families, and friends are invited to enjoy a BBQ lunch. You can also use this time to tie up loose ends, prepare to say your good-byes, and celebrate the start of your college career at Champlain.

1:00?1:30 PM

PRESIDENT'S WELCOME

Finney Quad

Our adventure together begins with a special welcome address from Laurie Quinn, Ph.D., Interim President. We'll also hear from Kristi Jovell, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management; Angela Batista, Vice President of Student Affairs and Institutional Diversity & Inclusion; and a Student Government Association (SGA) representative.

1:30?1:45 PM

STUDENTS' SEND-OFF

Finney Quad

Students will now begin to transition into their Orientation group meeting. Say good-bye to family and hello to your new classmates.

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1:45?4:30 PM

STUDENT ORIENTATION GROUP MEETING

Various Classroom Locations

Meet your Orientation Leaders and fellow students in the Class of 2023, review the Orientation schedule, and begin exploring your new community. Remember to wear your name tag!

4:30?5:00 PM

BREAK

Take this time to relax, get to know your classmates, or finish up any loose ends.

5:00?6:30 PM

STUDENT DINNER

IDX Student Life Center, Dining Hall or Rozendaal Courtyard

6:30?8:00 PM

RESIDENCE HALL & COMMUTER STUDENT MEETINGS

Various Classroom Locations

Residential students in first year halls, meet at your residence hall to be introduced to your Resident Advisors and Area Coordinator. This will be your new home's first social gathering.

ALL upper-class halls, including 194 St. Paul Street, Adirondack, Butler, Boardman, Cushing, Juniper, Lakeview, North House, Sanders, and Valcour, meet at the Center for Communication & Creative Media, Room 221.

Commuter students, meet back at the Commuter Student Lounge located on the lower level of the Center for Communication & Creative Media. Learn from fellow commuter students about their experiences here at Champlain College.

8:00?8:30 PM

BREAK

Take this time to relax, get to know your classmates, or finish up any loose ends.

8:30?11:45 PM

CHOOSE YOUR FUN!

SPIRIT OF ETHAN ALLEN BOAT CRUISE Meet at the Finney Quad at 8:30 PM

Climb aboard for one of Burlington's local cruises of Lake Champlain! We've reserved Burlington's largest cruise ship for the Class of 2023. There will be food, music, games, and fun for all as we spend the evening on the waters of beautiful Lake Champlain.

BOWLING AT SPARETIME COLCHESTER Meet at the Rozendaal Courtyard at 8:30 PM

Join us for an evening of bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and pizza! We have reserved the entire bowling alley just for the Class of 2023!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

Today's Shuttle Schedule 7:00 AM?6:00 PM Continuous loop from Lakeside to Main Campus

Buses will begin their route from their normal shuttle stop at the Center for Communication & Creative Media Promenade and continue to Lakeside Campus.

Commuter Students: With shuttle service ending at 6:00 PM, we invite you to move your vehicles up to main campus during dinner.

Mailroom Hours 8:30 AM?5:00 PM Center for Communication & Creative Media, 1st Floor

Campus Store Hours 9:00 AM?5:00 PM Center for Communication & Creative Media, 1st Floor

8:30?10:00 AM

STUDENT BREAKFAST

IDX Student Life Center, Dining Hall

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

For much of the remainder of Orientation, students are divided between two groups, GROUP A and GROUP B. All students will take part in the same activities, but at different times. Your group assignment is indicated on your name tag. The schedule for each group is listed below. Program descriptions follow after the schedules.

GROUP A Programs take place in the IDX Student Life Center, Argosy Gymnasium, Lower Level 10:00?11:00 AM WELCOME FROM THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (SADI): Learn, Grow, and Engage at Champlain

11:00 AM?12:00 PM MAXIMIZE YOUR BUZZ, ALCOHOL EDU

GROUP B Programs take place in the Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room, 3rd Floor 10:00?11:15 AM THERE IS MORE TO OUR STORIES

11:15 AM?12:00 PM SAFETY FIRST

12:00?1:30 PM

LUNCH (All Groups)

IDX Student Life Center, Dining Hall or Rozendaal Courtyard

BREAKOUT SESSIONS (Continued)

GROUP A Programs take place in the Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room, 3rd Floor 1:30?2:45 PM THERE IS MORE TO OUR STORIES

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2:45?3:30 PM SAFETY FIRST

GROUP B Programs take place in the IDX Student Life Center, Argosy Gymnasium, Lower Level

1:30?2:30 PM WELCOME FROM THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (SADI): Learn, Grow, and Engage at Champlain

2:30?3:30 PM MAXIMIZE YOUR BUZZ, ALCOHOL EDU

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS: WELCOME FROM THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (SADI): Learn, Grow, and Engage at Champlain The Division of Student Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion (SADI) is here for you during your entire Champlain career and journey. At Champlain, there are many ways to learn about yourself, connect to your peers, and expand your knowledge outside of the classroom. Our programs and activities are designed to help students develop new skills and overcome barriers to student success. During this session, you will be introduced to the division and how we work to support your success, as well as meet a couple of key partners that will also help you along the way. We will share the College's philosophy of student engagement and some of the many ways you can get involved and contribute to our dynamic campus community.

THERE IS MORE TO OUR STORIES Join Stacey Miller for a fun and engaging conversation about what it means to be a new member of the Champlain College community, and how there is more to all of our stories. This honest and engaging program will inspire you to create a more inclusive community for all students.

MAXIMIZE YOUR BUZZ, ALCOHOL EDU This fun, interactive presentation will teach you about personal values. "Don't Drink" is not part of our strategy. Rather, we encourage students to understand who they are and what's most important to them. Reduce the negative impact of binge drinking and Maximize Your Buzz!

SAFETY FIRST All students are required to attend this important program and learn the do's and don'ts of fire safety and campus theft prevention. We will also explore campus alcohol, illegal substance and noise violation policies; answer your campus safety questions; and provide valuable personal safety tips.

3:30?4:00 PM

CLASS OF 2023 PHOTO

Finney Quad

The Class of 2023 will have its official class photo taken. Please meet on the lawn and group close together on the amphitheater. This photo will be posted on the Facebook and Instagram page of our mascot, Chauncey T. Beaver, so be sure to like his page!

4:00?5:00 PM

GAMES ON THE GREEN

Finney Quad

Join us for some fun, interactive games and activities. Get to know your classmates better and take a break from the day!

4:00?6:30 PM

COMPUTER ACCOUNT AND NETWORK HELP

IDX Student Life Center, Fireside Lounge If you need help, bring your laptop to get your account set up and receive assistance connecting to the Champlain network.

5:00?6:30 PM

DINNER

IDX Student Life Center, Dining Hall or Rozendaal Courtyard

5:00?6:30 PM

CHAMPLAIN ABROAD DINNER

IDX Student Life Center, Terrace Grab your dinner and head out to the Student Life Center terrace, where you'll have the opportunity to consider your options and plan for a semester abroad. Noah Goldblatt, from the Champlain Abroad office, along with returning Champlain Abroad students, will introduce you to our program and show you how to begin planning for it. All those interested are welcome.

6:30?8:00 PM

ORIENTATION GROUP MEETING (PART 2)

Various Classroom Locations Reconnect with your Orientation Leaders to check in on how your first few days have gone, get your questions answered, and continue getting to know your fellow classmates! Your meeting will be held in the same classroom you met at on Thursday during your first Orientation Group Meeting.

8:00?9:00 PM

BREAK

9:00?10:00 PM

MIND READER: ROBERT CHANNING

Center for Communication & Creative Media, Champlain Room, 3rd Floor Join us for a night of laughs and amazement, and experience the fascinating and mysterious wonders of the sixth sense. Pick a thought, any thought. Robert will tell you what it is. Specific thoughts, specific people, special events ... if it's on your mind, Robert can reveal it! You don't want to miss this event!

10:00 PM

RES HALL HANG OUT

Meet at Your Residence Hall Head back to your residence hall and enjoy an evening with your hallmates and Resident Advisors. Commuter Students head home and get some rest; we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

No Shuttles: Please park on main campus.

Mailroom Hours 8:30 AM?5:00 PM Center for Communication & Creative Media, 1st Floor Campus Store Hours 9:00 AM?5:00 PM Center for Communication & Creative Media, 1st Floor

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