Judson University Fall Orientation 2008
Fall Orientation Weekend will begin on Friday, August 22 and go through until Sunday, August 24.
The first day of classes will be on Tuesday, August 26.
Please note: Payment of the student bill is due August 12.
Have questions for the Judson University staff? Please check the campus contacts listing to contact university departments.
Want to see a video about Moving In at Judson? Click here!
The complete Fall Orientation Weekend schedule is in the works, but here's a few things to get you started!
Friday, August 22
9-11 a.m. Check in begins
Students planning to live on campus will check in at their residence hall (check out what to bring and what not to bring below) and commuter students can check in at the Herrick Chapel lawn. Additional information about arriving to campus will be in your Orientation packet that will be mailed to your home in August.
9-3 p.m. Questions?
The orientation staff with be on hand outside of the Herrick Chapel to answer questions.
11-11:30 a.m. Welcome Time at the Herrick Chapel
11:30-3 p.m. Check in continues
11:30-1 p.m. It's Lunchtime!
12-4 p.m. Campus Business
Register for classes with an Academic Advisor
1:30-4 p.m. Parent Welcome Center
2-3 p.m. Academic Expectations with
Dr. Dale Simmons, Provost and
Vice President of Academic Affairs
3:30-4:30 p.m. A Parent's Inside Look at College Life
with Student Development
4:45-6:45 p.m. Picnic Dinner
7:15-8:15 p.m. President's Chapel
8:30-9:30 p.m. Faith and Learning Student Mentor Groups
(attendance is required for students enrolled in Faith and Learning)
Parent/Faculty Mixer
10:00 p.m. Residence Hall Gatherings
Saturday, August 23
8:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast is served!
10-10:30 a.m. Parents meet Faith and Learning Mentors
11:30-1:00 p.m. Church Fair
Lunch is served
(after lunch, parents and friendas are encouraged to depart)!
1-4:30 p.m. Faith and Learning Mentor Groups Serve
(attendance is required)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner time!
7:30-8:15 p.m. Faith and Learning Mentor Groups
(attendance is required)
8:30-9:15 p.m. Technology Informational Meeting
(attendance is required)
9:30 p.m. Movie Under the Stars
Sunday, August 24
9:30-10:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
10:30-11:30 a.m. Judson University student led worship service
11:30-12:30 p.m. Lunch is served!
12:30-1:30 p.m. Judson Student Organization (JSO) Session
2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Gym
5-6 p.m. Dinner is served!
7:30-8 p.m. Meet your Big Sib and the J-Squad!
8-9 p.m. J-Squad Mingle
Additional information about the events for the first week of classes (August 25-29) can be found on the campus calendar at http://www.judsonu.edu/about/news/calendar.aspx.
**Students who plan to have an on campus job will need to have their original social security card (no copies) for W-2 purposes, for proof of identification and for proof of the eligibility to work.**
I'M MOVING IN, SO WHAT DO I NEED?
Dorm Checklist:
BEDDING:
*two sets of sheets (mattresses are 39" x 75")
*pillows and pillow cases
*blankets
*bedspread
FURNISHINGS:
*wastebasket
*desk lamp
*fan
*alarm clock
*shower curtain
*towels and washcloths
*bath mat
*tv
*refrigerator (up to 2 cubic ft)
*small appliances are permitted
*ethernet cord (all dorms are wireless)
PERSONAL:
*clothing
*toiletries (toilet paper is provided in the dorms)
*medicine
*knick-knacks (a few things to make your room feel a little homey)
*quarters (laundry money)
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
*pets (fish are usually ok)
*fire arms
*off season clothing (closets are limited in spacing though)
*candles
*nails (please use putty to put up posters)
*extension cords (power strips are allowed)
Questions regarding living on campus or what can be brought to dorms can be directed to the Residence Life staff in Student Development at 1-847-628-1561.