**Students may move into their assigned residence hall on Friday, August 28, 2- 6 p.m. or Saturday, August 29 before 10:30 a.m.**

Friday, August 28, 2009

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Student Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office, H104, Hadley Hall
Members of the Financial Aid Office will be available to answer any questions that you have concerning financial aid.

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Student Financial Services

Business Office, A102, Moench Hall
Staff will be on hand to answer any questions that you have about your bill and to take payments.

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Student Insurance Services

B109, Moench Hall
Get your questions concerning RHIT student health insurance.

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Residence Hall Check-In

Students may check into their assigned residence hall.

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Campus Tours

Patio, Hulman Union
Tours of the campus will be given by upperclassmen. Meet near the umbrella tables. A Tour will depart every fifteen minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union
Join other members of your class and residence hall at dinner.

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Advanced Physics Placement Exam (Optional)

E104, Moench Hall
This is an optional exam for those students wishing to test out of the introductory physics course, Physics I, which covers mechanics, Coulomb's Law, and Lorentz Force Law. Students may bring a calculator and pencil for this exam.

6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Floor Ice Breakers

Your residence hall floor
Participate in some fun activities while getting to know other classmates residing on your residence hall floor.

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Opening Event

Hatfield Hall Circle
Meet your new classmates during a short, interactive activity in the Hatfield Circle then proceed to the Hatfield Hall Auditorium to enjoy the improvisational comedy of Mission Improvable.

Immediately following Late Night Snack

Speed Beach
Meet some more classmates and make your own s ‘mores at the bonfire on the beach.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Commuter Registration

Student Affairs Office, Hulman Union
Commuting students and their parents should check in on the lower level of the Student Union.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Student Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office, H104, Hadley Hall
Members of the Financial Aid office staff will be available to answer any questions that you have concerning financial aid.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Student Financial Services

Business Office, A102, Moench Hall
Staff will be on hand to answer any questions that you have about your bill and to take payments.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Student Insurance Services

B109, Moench Hall
Get your questions concerning student health insurance by the staff on hand.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Banking Services Expo

HMU 142, Worx, Hulman Union
Banks from the local area will be on hand to help you open bank accounts and answer any other questions about their services.

10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union
Please report at your assigned time to keep waiting to a minimum. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated.

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Speed Hall residents and families

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Commuters, Blumberg & Deming Hall residents and families

11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Mees & Scharpenberg Hall residents and families

12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
BSB Hall residents and families

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. President’s Welcoming Address

Hulbert Arena, Sports and Recreation Center (SRC)
Acting President will deliver welcoming remarks to new students and parents

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. New Student Information Session

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
Informational discussion of remainder of week's activities: testing, advisor program, New Student Orientation Program, etc. (your parents will be in the Student Recreation Center for an orientation session at this time).

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Foreign Language Program Description

GM Room, B119, Moench Hall
All students are encouraged to attend to hear how you might combine foreign languages and sciences or engineering to become a roving international engineer, worldwide business troubleshooter, a cross-cultural technology transfer specialist, or an international intelligence agent.

4:00 p.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Center Mass

White Chapel

4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Foreign Language Placement Exam

GM Room, B119, Moench Hall
This exam is for students who have taken German, Japanese, or Spanish and wish to receive college credit.

4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dinner

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Computer Science (CSSE) Test

F225, Moench Hall
This optional exam is for students who wish to place into CSSE 221, Fundamentals of Software Development Honors. This course is intended for students who have substantial programming experience in an object-oriented language such as Java. Upon completion of the course, students will receive credit for both Fundamentals of Software Development I and II. Those who have earned an AP score of 4 or 5 should not take this exam; such students will be automatically placed into CSSE221. The placement exam will be used to help students who did not take the APCS exam to decide whether Fundamentals of Software Development Honors or Fundamentals of Software Development I (CSSE120) is the most appropriate beginning course for them. Transfer students with approved transfer credit are excused from taking the exam. All Fundamentals of Software Development courses are taught in Java.

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Preview CSSE 120

E-104, Moench Hall
This session is for students not enrolled in the CSSE program. It will highlight the role of CS/SE in engineering careers and the opportunities available to do a minor or a double major in CSSE. The session will be a preview of the first CSSE class.

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Preview CSSE 120-Robotics

E-104, Moench Hall
This new course is the first required one in the new Robotics Certificate program;
Students of all majors who are interested in Robotics should attend. At the end of the session students may enroll, subject to the instructor’s approval. This session is combined with the CSSE120 preview session.

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Safe Driving 101

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
Start your journey safely by participating in our defensive driving seminar with profession Stan Henderson, Director of the Driver and Traffic Safety Instructional Demonstration Center at Indiana State University.

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. TBA

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Residence Hall Floor Meetings

Your Hall – See your resident assistant for exact time and location.

 

Sunday, August 30, 2009

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. New Student Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure Course - See your Resident Assistant for exact time.
Please follow the schedule in your packet with times to report and location. You are scheduled to go through this program with the members of your residence hall floor.

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hands On Driving Experience

Moench Hall Parking Lot
Take a spin through our driving courses and win prizes to “Primp Your Ride”.

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Student IDs

Student Affairs Office, Hulman Union
See the schedule found in your packet.

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dinner

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. United Campus Ministries Worship Service

White Chapel
This will be an interfaith worship service.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Non-Denominational Church Service

Kahn Room, Hulman Union
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship will hold a religious service in the Kahn Room of the Union for all students who wish to attend.

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
This is an interactive show style event that offers new students the opportunity to win prizes! The game is based on the television show that puts your knowledge of the country (and Rose-Hulman) to the test. It will be a night of fun and competition.

Immediately following Late Night Snack

Patio, Hulman Union
Make your own trail mix.
 

Monday, August 31, 2009

6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Laptop Distribution & Orientation

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
Faculty and staff will distribute laptops to students as well as provide information on usage and network access.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Transfer Credit Evaluation And Advanced Placement (AP) Evaluation (Optional)

Faculty Dining Room, HMU217, Hulman Union
This session is only for those students whose transfer credit or AP scores were not evaluated over the summer. If you attend this session, bring a copy of all supporting materials and documents (transcripts, course descriptions, AP scores, etc.) even if you have already submitted them.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Adviser Meeting

Assigned rooms (see the info sheet in our orientation packet.)
Please bring your laptops for the registration session that follows.  Meet your adviser to discuss class registration and other issues.

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class Registration for Fall Term

You will stay in the same room in which your adviser meeting took place.
Registration will be conducted online. Please bring your laptops.

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Campus Emergency Notification System (CENS)

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
The Rose-Hulman Emergency Response Program training includes information on how to react or respond to various emergency situations that could arise on campus. These include, but are not limited to: fire, bomb threats, chemical spills or releases, earthquakes, violent persons, severe weather, utility outages, medical emergencies, and others. The CENS information describes how our outdoor siren system operates as well as how to register for emergency notifications via text messaging, email, phone call or other media.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Student Government Association (SGA)

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
Learn how the Student Government Association represents you.

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. RHIT History & Traditions

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
Spend some time learning about the history of Rose-Hulman since its founding in 1874 as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science. The talk will highlight the people who have made the school what it is today, and the traditions that have marked its history. Hear about such things as the origins of Rosie the Elephant, the unlamented freshman beanie, the art of "laking", the science of bonfire construction, outhouse placement, Greek colonization, Fightin' Engineer all-stars, and secrets of the success of the Solar Phantom and the Challenge X Race Team as well as other lore and legends. This event will be followed by a late night snack.

Immediately following Late Night Snack

Patio, Hulman Union
Road Trip Brownies.
 

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. General Orientation Session

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
This is a presentation by representatives of the Office of Student Financial Services, Health Office, Financial Aid, ROTC, the Learning Center, etc. Prizes will be offered.

Immediately following Who are we?

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
This non-threatening and interactive session is presented by our campus Diversity Council.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Common Read Discussion Experience

Assigned Rooms
This will be a discussion with faculty, staff and student leaders and your classmates on the common read selection, Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell.

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. College Work-Study Information Session And Job Placement

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
This session will provide general information and job placement for students receiving work-study funds and who are interested in working during fall quarter.

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. International Student Meeting

HMU 262, Hulman Union
Required meeting for all international students in the “F” status. Rules and regulations regarding immigration status will be reviewed and requirements will be highlighted. Includes: checklist of all documents, working in the USA, and remaining ‘in status’.

4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Women's Greek Life

Performing Arts Room, Hulman Union
Representatives from Panhellenic Council, the governing body for women's fraternities, will be on hand to answer your questions about Greek life and sorority recruitment. Representatives from each chapter, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega and Delta Delta Delta, will also be present.

4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Men's Greek Life

Kahn Room, Hulman Union
Representatives from the Interfraternity Council, the governing body for men’s fraternities, will be on hand with a presentation and answer any questions that you may have regarding Greek life at Rose-Hulman and rush.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cookout

Patio, Hulman Union (Vonderschmidt Dining Room in case of rain)

5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Lawn Carnival

Speed Hall lawn (Sports and Recreation Center in case of rain)
Join us after the cookout for a night of music, games, crafts, and fun! After dunking your resident assistant at the dunk tank and challenging a friend to the inflatable obstacle course, have your caricature drawn or show your own artistic ability and paint a masterpiece for your room. Put your music knowledge to the test with WMHD for a chance to win prizes. Be sure to sample the yummy refreshments.
 

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Work Study Student Payroll Information Submission Sessions

Room B109, Moench Hall
Human Resources will be collecting payroll documents and identification from students who will be working in Work Study or Work Opportunity positions. Please report according to the schedule listed below:

Last name begins with:
A-H:  8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

I-P:  9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Q-Z:  10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LUNCH

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union

12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Professional, Ethical, and Social Expectations in the Rose Community

Hulbert Arena, Sports and Recreation Center
You will learn the ethical expectations of our campus environment.

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Meet in assigned small groups for discussion

Fieldhouse, Sports and Recreation Center
This small group mentor will meet you in your assigned area. A discussion will take place on professional, ethical, and social expectations in the Rose community.

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Price is Rite

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
Attend the Student Activities Board’s version of the Price is Rite. You may have the opportunity to win prizes and you will certainly have fun.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Vonderschmidt Dining Room, Hulman Union
** If you previously attended Operation Catapult, please bring your tray to the Faculty Dining Room, HMU217, Hulman Union, for dinner with Catapult Staff members. **

6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social

Concession Stand, Cook Stadium
Faculty and staff will serve all students, faculty, staff and their families.

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Student Organizations Fair

Fieldhouse, Sports and Recreation Center
This is a great opportunity to meet students and learn about the various student organizations Rose-Hulman has to offer. There are over 90 clubs, honorary, social, and professional organizations with which you can get involved. You will also have a chance to get freebies!
 

Thursday, September 3, 2009

8:05 a.m.  Classes Begin

 
Friday, September 4, 2009

8:00 p.m. Comedian Dan Cummins

Auditorium, Hatfield Hall
Student Activities Board (SAB) presents comedian Dan Cummins. Combining absurd, imaginative, yet somehow relatable topics with a laid back, signature delivery style, Dan is one of the most requested comics on the college circuit.
 

Saturday, September 5, 2009

5:00 p.m. Catholic Mass

White Chapel
This service is provided by St. Joseph University Parish Catholic Campus Ministry. Mass will be followed by a picnic on the Union Patio at 6:00 p.m. for attendees.
 

Sunday, September 6, 2009

6:30 p.m. United Campus Ministries Worship Service

White Chapel
There will be an intercollegiate community wide worship service followed by a picnic supper in the picnic shelter by the sand volleyball courts on the north side of the apartments.

9:00 p.m. Outdoor Movie - “Up”

Speed Hall Lawn
Spend a fun and relaxing evening on the lawn with your classmates watching the newly released movie “Up”. This event is sponsored by the Residence Hall Association (RHA). Admission is free.

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Please Note:

RHIT Mathematics Placement Exam
TThere is no specific time set aside for RHIT Mathematics Placement Exams during student orientation as placement is primarily accomplished through the national AP Calculus tests, college transfer credit, and Fast Track Calculus. Students wishing to write an RHIT Mathematics Placement Exam during student orientation must make an appointment with the Chair of the Mathematics Department in advance of arrival on campus. For more details see this webpage:

http://www.rose-hulman.edu/math/degree/AP.php

Financial Aid
Financial Aid matters may be taken care of Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Financial Aid Office located in Hadley Hall, H104.
Additional hours: Friday, August 28 until 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, August 29, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Campus Bookstore
The bookstore, located on the lower level of the Hulman Union, is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You may purchase supplies or any book that you need during these times. Additional hours: Friday, August 28, until 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 29, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Office of Student Financial Services
Members of the Office of Financial Services staff will be available for your assistance in their offices in A102, Moench Hall on Friday, August 28th, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 29th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Banks
Local banks will be available in the Worx, on the lower level of Hulman Union, on Saturday, August 29th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.