New Students Take Part in Four-Day Orientation Program
New students entering Philadelphia University will take part in a four-day orientation program filled with educational and social events to kick off their experience as PhilaU students.
“This week’s events mark the start of a significant part of the next chapter in the students’ lives,” said Aurélio Valente, assistant dean for Student Development. “Our goal with the series of orientation programs and events is for incoming students to build lasting connections with fellow incoming and current students and the University’s faculty and staff, along with a sense of pride to be part of this dynamic community.”
The New Student Orientation Program Schedule of Events:
Thurs., Aug 21
| 7:30am | Resident Move-In | Respective Residence Halls | ||
| 3:00pm | Commuter Check-In | Kanbar Campus Center, suite 301 | ||
| 4:00pm | Convocation Doors open at 3:30pm |
Gallagher Athletic, Recreation and Convocation Center | ||
| 5:00pm | Convocation Picnic | Search Hall Lawn | ||
| Both students and families are invited to attend the Convocation PicnicRain Location: Ravenhill Dining Hall (for students only) | ||||
| 7:00pm | NSO Kick-off Event and New Student Class Photo | Gallagher Center | ||
| 8:30pm | Commuter Student Social | Kanbar Campus Center – Ted’s Barista | ||
| 10:00pm | Ice Cream Social w/ Acoustic Performer, Mark DeRoseRain Location: Performance Space |
Kanbar Campus Center Patio | ||
| 8:30pm | Residence Hall Meetings | Respective Residence Halls | ||
Fri., Aug. 22
| 8:00am | Breakfast | Ravenhill Dining Hall | ||
| 8:30am | Academic Orientation | *Various Locations Listed Below | ||
| 10:45am | Meet your Advisor | Various Locations | ||
| 12:00pm | Lunch | Ravenhill Dining Hall | ||
| 12:00pm | Prayers and Pizza Join us for Ju’umah communal Friday prayers and Halal Pizza and meet other Muslim students. RSVP required to studentdevelopment@philau.edu. |
Kanbar Campus Center Green Room | ||
| 1:00pm | Whose Art Is It? Faculty Presentation and Discussion Groups Meet and walk over with RA/START Leader from Ravenhill Dining Hall |
Gallagher Center | ||
| 3:30-4:15pm | Constructing Character (concurrent session) |
Kanbar Campus Center Performance Space | ||
| 3:30-4:15pm | Keeping it Safe (concurrent session) |
Downs Auditorium | ||
| 5:00pm | Shabbat Dinner Join us for a delicious Shabbat dinner and meet other Jewish students before joining the President’s Picnic. RSVP required to studentdevelopment@philau.edu. |
Kanbar Campus Center, room 312 | ||
| 5:30pm | President’s Picnic | President’s House | ||
| 9:00pm | Comedy Night | Stone Stage (near Gutman Library) |
*Academic Orientation Locations Fri., Aug.22, 8:30-10:30am
- School of Architecture: Kanbar Performance Space
- School of Design and Media: Library Media Classroom
- School of Eng. And Textiles: Tuttleman Auditorium plus Room 108 and 109
- School of Science and Health: Kanbar Second floor balcony area (above the Living Room) and Room 302
- School of Liberal Arts: Ravenhill Classrooms 11 and 13
- School of Business: Downs Auditorium and classrooms 1-7
Sat., Aug. 23
| 8:00am | Breakfast | Ravenhill Dining Hall | ||
| 10:00am | The Ultimate Road Trip | Downs Auditorium | ||
| 11:00am | Big Money | Kanbar Campus Center Performance Space | ||
| 12:00pm | Lunch | Ravenhill Dining Hall | ||
| 12:45pm | Community Service PLUNGE | Ravenhill Quad | ||
| 4:30pm | Dinner | Ravenhill Dining Hall | ||
| 6:00pm | Sex & Excess | Kanbar Campus Center Performance Space | ||
| 8:00pm | Foam Dance Party | Stone Stage (near Gutman Library) |
Sun., Aug.24
| 8:15 & 9am | Coffee, Donuts & Church Catholic Students meet at 8:15, Mass at 9:00am Protestant Students meet at 9:00am, Service at 10:00am. RSVP required to studentdevelopment@philau.edu. |
Mott Circle | ||
| 11am | Yoga Session | Kanbar Campus Center Performance Space | ||
| 12pm | Lunch | Ravenhill Dining Hall | ||
| 1pm | MetroPlex Shopping Excursions | Mott Circle | ||
| 4pm | SGA Activities Fair | Ravenhill Quad | ||
| 6pm | Dinner | Ravenhill Quad | ||
| 7pm | Residence Hall Floor Meetings | Various Locations | ||
| 8pm | Where are my classes? | Various Locations | ||
| 9pm | Bingo! | Kanbar Campus Common Thread |
For more information or questions, contact a Resident Assistant, a START Leader or call the following offices:
Information Desk at the Kanbar Campus Center: (215) 951-2701
Office of Residence Life: (215) 951-2741
Student Development Programs: (215) 951-2634
Office of Student Activities: (215) 951-2744
Office of Safety and Security (after hours): (215) 951-2620 or (215) 951-2999
Student Development Programs: (215) 951-2634
Throughout the year, the Office of Student Development Programs will continue to plan events to enhance the sense of community on campus; develop workshops to better students’ interpersonal and leadership skills; provide involvement opportunities for new students; and engage students in meaningful service initiatives.
For more information from the Student Development Office, go to www.philau.edu/fye or email at studentdevelopment@phila.edu.
