NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION & WEEKEND of WELCOME SCHEDULE 2015
(Subject to Change)
New Student Orientation and Weekend of Welcome will help students and parents explore Savannah
State’s academic and social life and assist with the transition to our campus. Workshops are scheduled
to help with planning and ensuring academic success that focus on financial aid, registration, support
services, and academic expectations. All new students, freshmen and transfer students, are required to
attend Orientation and Welcome Weekend activities.
Friday, January 9th
7:00 am – 9:45 am
Connecting w/SSU Welcome Brigade#**
Residence Halls Open/Move In
Location: Various Residence Halls
7:00 am
Testing: Sciences & Technology Majors
Location: Whiting Hall
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Financial Aid Counselors are available in Student Union Ballroom C
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Check-In New Student Orientation & Weekend of Welcome
Location: Student Union Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Opening Welcome & Sessions (Mandatory Attendance)#**
Location: Student Union Ballroom A&B
We are excited that you are joining the Tiger Family! Let our President,
Administrators and student leaders welcome you with our Tiger Pride!
11:30 am – 12:50 pm Student Session: Tiger Essentials#
Location: Howard Jordan Auditorium
#1: Navigating through a new website at a new school can be confusing.
This session will help you activate your electronic journey through your
University!
10:30 am – 4:00 pm
#2: Books, Meals and Parking, oh my! Learn how to maneuver through
the path of auxiliary services to be as comfortable as possible in your
new Tiger home!
Parent & Family Session**
Location: Student Union Ballroom A&B
This session will introduce parents and family members to the various
departments, academic resources and support services that can help
your student succeed. Hear from a panel who will share important
information about the university.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
Students are free with meal tickets. Parents, guests and family members
pay $6.50.
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Student & Parent Session: Tiger Funds#**
Location: Student Union Ballroom A&B
Paying for college can be a challenge but with this fact-filled information
session, we will help you find ways to take care of the bill without
breaking the bank!
# REQUIRED for all students: freshman, transfers, nontraditional, and commuters
** Parents, families and guests are encouraged to attend these sessions
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION & WEEKEND of WELCOME SCHEDULE 2015
(Subject to Change)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tiger Pass
Make your Tiger Pride official by finalizing your financial aid,
registration, housing and getting your Savannah State identification
card! In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore the campus or
make a final trip to the local Wal-mart or Food Lion grocery store.
SOL Time! (ALL STUDENTS)#
Location: Student Union Ballroom A&B
Students will meet with assigned Student Orientation Leader (SOL) and get the
inside scoop on being a student at Savannah State.
(Parents remaining can relax, watch television, or use computers in the Student Commuter Lounge
located on the 1st floor of the Student Union while students are in session)
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
6:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Dinner & Free Time**
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
Students are free with meal tickets. Parents, guests and family members pay
$6.50. Families may choose to experience Savannah’s local cuisine.
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Residence Hall Meetings (MANDATORY FOR ALL ON-CAMPUS RESIDENTS)
Locations: Assigned Residence Halls
Adams Hall (University Commons & University Village Residents Only)
8:45 pm – 11:30 pm
Tiger Family Night of Entertainment
Location: King Frazier Student Center
Saturday, January 10th
ALL SESSIONS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS NEW TO SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Breakfast
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Taking Charge of Your Academic Career#
Location: Student Union Ballroom
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Leadership 101: A Blueprint for Action#
Location: Student Union Ballroom
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Who’s Got Sanctions? Understanding the Student Code of Conduct#
Location: Student Union Ballroom
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
LUNCH
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Who You Gonna Call? #3004#
Location: Student Union Ballroom
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Gain Your Professional Swag#
Location: Student Union Ballroom
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Making Healthy Choices#
Location: Student Union Ballroom
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
It’s All about that Tiger Pride#
Location: Student Union Ballroom
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner & Free Time
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
# REQUIRED for all students: freshman, transfers, nontraditional, and commuters
** Parents, families and guests are encouraged to attend these sessions
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION & WEEKEND of WELCOME SCHEDULE 2015
(Subject to Change)
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday, January 11th
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Entertainment TBA
Location: Student Union Ballroom
Spiritual Voyage: Ecumenical Services
(Universal, Non-denominational)
Location: Elmore Theater & King-Frazier
10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Brunch
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Dinner & Free Time
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
Monday, January 12th
1st Day of Spring Semester Classes! ‘Have an Awesome Academic Year’
# REQUIRED for all students: freshman, transfers, nontraditional, and commuters
** Parents, families and guests are encouraged to attend these sessions