Monday, May 12, 2008

Monday, May 12, 2008
8:30-9:30
Registration
Breakfast with OCU VIP’s
Campus Tour
Lobby, Meinders School of Business
Student/Faculty Center, MSB
9:30-10:00
Welcome Session
Greeting from Students
President’s Welcome
Navigating the Day
Kerr-McGee Auditorium, MSB
Jeff Riles
President Tom J. McDaniel
Michelle Lockhart, Associate Director of
Undergraduate Admissions
10:00-10:20
Liberal Arts Education
Dr. Bernie Patterson, Provost/Vice President of
Academic Affairs
10:20-10:30
OCUReads/Honors
Brian Holland, OCUReads Committee
Dr. Regina Bennett, OCU Honors Program
10:30-10:45
Break
10:45-11:00
Keys to Financial Matters
& Resources
Denise Flis, Director of Financial Aid
Pam Bell, Bursar
11:00-11:20
Student Panel
Current OCU Students
11:30-12:15
Lunch
Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center
12:15-12:30
Assignment of new students to OCU Student Leaders
Get ID Card
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Enroll in classes
Turn in Commitment Deposit - Admissions table in UC lobby; $100
Check Financial Aid status– Administration Building, Financial Aid Office Room 104
Finalize housing details – Campus Housing table in UC lobby; $250 deposit
12:30-3:30
Advisement & Enrollment
School of Major
12:30-3:30
Hospitality Area
Lobby, McDaniel University Center
On your own or with your parents, ask questions of student service providers, get your OCU email account,
finalize housing, and submit your commitment deposit. Please note that enrollment MUST be completed
prior to completing these activities.
12:30-1:30
OCU Panel
Great Hall, McDaniel University Center
Dr. Liz Donnelly, Dean of Students, Panel Moderator
John Riggs, Assoc. Dean of Students, Housing
Josh Waddell, Career Services
Brenda Johnston, Student Health Services
Jennifer Long, Religious Life
Gerry Hunt, Campus Technology
Steve Taylor, Campus Police
Cindy Hanska, Personal Counselor
Amanda Wrede, Coordinator of First Year Experience
Jonathan Triplett, Coordinator of Intramural Sports
1:30-1:35
Break
1:35-2:00
Meet the Dean of Students
A parent session that addresses issues relating to preparing your student as well as yourself for a smooth
transition to college life.
12:30-3:30
Hospitality Area
Lobby, McDaniel University Center
Meet up with your son or daughter, review financial aid, and submit the commitment deposit. This is an
opportunity to meet with student service providers, so have your questions ready!
2:30 and 3:30
Campus/dorm tours
3:00-5:00
Greek Life Open House
OCU fraternities, Lambda Chi Alpha and Kappa Sigma, will host open houses for new OCU families to meet
some of the most active men on campus. Both houses are located on Virginia, maps available at the Greek
Life table.
Have your checklist “starred” by service providers and then drop off
your completed card at the Admissions table to be considered for a
drawing for OCU gear!