First-Year Springboard Guest Schedule

Get ready for a full day of programming!

Summer Springboard

Guest Schedule 8 – 8:45 a.m. Check-in

Student Success Center

Receive your materials to prepare for your day. 9 – 9:40 a.m. University Welcome

Wilson Hall Auditorium We look forward to officially welcoming you to the JMU community. You will learn more about academics and preparing for college. We will conclude with an introduction of the Orientation Peer Advisers.

10 – 10:50 a.m. Your College Home

Various Locations We expect your student to make informed decisions about their academic career. Based on your student’s major, college leadership will share information about how to progress and be successful academically.

11:05 – 11:55 a.m. Academic Success

Wilson Hall Auditorium Your student is about to begin an incredible learning experience. We will provide you with valuable information about the academic advising process, expectations and resources available to your student.

11:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Student Services Video

Wilson Hall Auditorium This informative video presentation will provide essential information about various campus resources for your student. 12:30 – 1:35 p.m. Lunch D-Hall 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Health and Well-Being Panel Wilson Hall Auditorium Staff from the Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Disability Services and University Health Center will provide an overview of their services, guidance on how your student may utilize their services and take questions from the audience. 2:40 – 3:30 p.m. Resource Fair Student Success Center Full of information from a variety of campus departments, this fair will showcase the support your student will have during their transition to JMU. Check out the Resource Fair map in your materials! 3:40 – 4:30 p.m. Student Q&A Panel and What’s Next Wilson Hall Auditorium Don’t miss this exciting question and answer panel with our OPAs! This is your opportunity to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a JMU student. To wrap up the day, Orientation staff will provide you details about the student experience to help you prepare for Move-in and Weeks of Welcome.

Be sure to give us your feedback about today’s program. Complete the evaluation before leaving! Submission boxes for paper copies can be found outside Wilson Hall Auditorium.

Your Orientation Checklist

Notes: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________  Is your student interested in Army ROTC? Visit with an Army ROTC representative in Wilson 1014 from 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.  Browse the JMU Bookstore. Stock up on purple and gold attire from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Get financial aid information. Visit Financial Aid and Scholarships on the fifth floor of the Student Success Center from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Set up a campus banking account. Head to CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union in The Union from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Check out UREC. See what our campus recreation center has to offer from 1 – 6 p.m.  Take a campus tour. Finish the day with a stroll around campus and tour a showroom in one of our residence halls. The tour will depart from the Wilson Hall steps at 4:30 p.m.  Is your student interested in Greek Life? Attend an optional session from 4:35 – 5 p.m. in Wilson Hall Auditorium. Your student is welcome to join you, once they have completed their advising session and their program assessment. Fraternity and sorority staff will share information on what Greek Life at JMU looks like, the paths to joining a Greek letter organization and what to expect if your student joins.

Have a safe trip home. We look forward to seeing you in August! Orientation Office • Student Success Center, Suite 2100 • 540-568-1787 • orientation@jmu.edu

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