Summer Connection Schedules
For Parents of First Year Students
For Parents of Transfer Students
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First-Year Students schedule (June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19, July 8, 9 and 10)
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9 a.m.
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Check-in, Hanson Hall of Science Atrium: coffee, juice, pastries
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9 - 10 a.m.
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Students will have their student ID photo taken, turn in Immunization forms and login to their student email and Arches accounts. Be sure to arrive at around 9 a.m. so you can complete these steps before the 10 a.m. welcome. Hanson Science
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10 a.m.
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Welcome to families, Olin Center Auditorium
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10:30 a.m.
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Icebreakers: Get to know some of your fellow students! Hanson Science 102
Mary Windeknecht, Director of First Year Advising
Greg Aguilar, Director of Multicultural Services
Eric Rowell, Admissions Officer for Diversity Outreach
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11:15 am
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Your Augustana "Game Plan," Hanson Science 102
Dr. Pareena Lawrence, Dean of the College
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11:40 a.m.
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Lunch with Augustana Peer Mentors, College Center Dining Room
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12:30 p.m.
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Advising/Registration Overview - A look at the liberal arts core curriculum and requirements, and the courses you may take in the fall term. Hanson Science 102
Dr. Kristin Douglas, Associate Dean of the College
Liesl Fowler, Registrar
Mary Windeknecht, Director of First Year Advising
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Foreign Language information session, Hanson Science 102 Foreign Language Faculty |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Students rotate between three sessions: Registration, "Campus Life" and "Getting Ready for Fall" Hanson Science and Olin computer labs |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | Ice Cream Social/reunite with your parents/residence hall tours |
Parents of First-Year Students schedule (June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19, July 8, 9 and 10)
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9 - 10 a.m.
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Check-in, Hanson Hall of Science Atrium, coffee, juice, pastries
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10 a.m.
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Welcome to families, Olin Auditorium
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10:30 a.m.
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Equipping Your Student for the Academic Experience
Dr. Pareen Lawrence, Dean of the College |
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11 a.m.
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Equipping Your Student for the Registration Process
Liesl Fowler, Registrar |
| 11:20 a.m. |
Break
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11:40 a.m.
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Equipping Your Student to Use Academic Resources
Mary Windeknecht, Director of First Year Advising
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Noon
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Equipping Your Student for Life in the Residential Halls Kelly Giovanine, Assistant Director of Residential Life and Coordinator of Medical Services |
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12:30 p.m.
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Lunch in the Library, 4th floor ($9 per person)
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1:45 p.m.
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Equipping Your Student to Handle the Challenges of Campus Life
Dr. Evelyn Campbell, Dean and Vice President of Student Services Katey Bignall, Assistant Director of Student Activities
Mike Tendall, Director of Counseling Services Greg Aguilar, Director of Multicultural Services
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2:45 p.m.
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Break
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3 p.m.
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Financial Realities
Diane McCann, Student Accounts Services Director
Alex Wenz, Staff Accountant
Dave Myatt, Associate Director of Financial Assistance
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3:45 p.m.
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Parent Post-Its: Words of Encouragement
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4 - 5 p.m.
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Ice Cream Social/reunite with your student/residence hall tours
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Transfer Students schedule (June 6)
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8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
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Check-in, Hanson Hall of Science Atrium, coffee, juice, pastries
Students will have their student ID photo taken, turn in Immunization forms, and login to their student email and Arches accounts. Be sure to arrive at around 8:15 am so you can complete these steps before the 8:45 am welcome.
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| 8:45 a.m. | Welcome, Olin Auditorium |
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8:50 a.m.
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Academic Success at Augustana, Hanson Hall of Science 102
Dr. Kristin Douglas, Associate Dean of the College
Susan Granet, Director of Transfer and Commuter Student Services and Associate Registrar
Mary Windeknecht, Director of First Year Advising
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Life at Augustana Katey Bignall, Student Activities |
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10:30 a.m.
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Student Employment Information, Hanson Hall of Science 102
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11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Meet with advisors and register for fall term, Olin Center computer labs
Financial Assistance session, Olin Center
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Noon - 1 p.m.
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Reunite with your family in the College Center lobby
Optional lunch available |
Parents of Transfer Students schedule (June 6)
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8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
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Check-in, Hanson Hall of Science Atrium, coffee, juice, pastries
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Welcome |
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Academic Success at Augustana, Olin Auditorium
Dr. Pareena Lawrence, Dean of the College Liesl Fowler, Registrar
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Break
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10:15 a.m.
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Equipping Your Student to Handle the Challenges of Campus Life, Olin Auditorium
Dr. Evelyn Campbell, Dean and Vice President of Student Services Mark Anderson, Assistant Dean of Students
Greg Aguilar, Director of Multicultural Services
Kelly Giovanine, Assistant Director of Residential Life and Coordinator of Medical Services |
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11:30 a.m
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Financial Realities, Olin Auditorium
Dave Myatt, Associate Director of Financial Assistance |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Reunite with your student in College Center lobby; optional lunch available |


