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New Students - Orientation Schedule

New Student Orientation
August 17-20, 2024

Classes Begin August 21, 2024

*Indicates required activities

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

Move-in 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Residence Halls and Fraternities
(Check-in at your living unit and pick up your orientation folder)

10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Information One Stop Shop
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center, Knowling Fieldhouse
  • Satisfy responsibilities and/or meet the Business Office Team
  • Finalize Student Health Records and/or meet the Student Health Center Nurse
  • Meet the Counseling Center Team
  • Meet the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies (MXIBS) Team
  • Meet the Latino Community Center (LCC) Team
  • Meet with the ‘shOUT Leadership Team
  • Meet the Professional Development Team
  • Meet with WISE (Wabash Internship and Student Employment) representatives.
  • Meet the Campus Safety and Security Team
    • Pick up your parking pass
  • Student Employment
    • Bring your driver's license, state ID, social security card, birth certificate, OR just a passport.
    • Bring your bank account information.
    • Turn in Employment Paperwork
    • Sign up for Direct Deposit
Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Food Vendors
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center, Knowling Fieldhouse Parking Lot (across from Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity)
(New Students eat free with a voucher; parents and guests can purchase food)
 

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit the Wabash College Bookstore
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit the Lilly Library

*2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
RINGING IN CEREMONY
Pioneer Chapel (overflow live streaming in Baxter 101) (Casual attire)
Scott Feller, President
Gregory Redding ’88, Dean of Students
Chip Timmons ’96, Dean of Enrollment Management
Jim Hawksworth ‘95, President of the National Association of Wabash Men
 

*3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Parents and families meet with Faculty Advisor/Tutorial Instructor
Meet the Tutorial Group on The Mall or See Orange Parent Sheet for location

*3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
New Students meet with Orientation Mentor
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hugs & Good-byes

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Welcome to the Wabash Family
Gathering for Parents and Guests
Little Giant Stadium Concourse (Rain Location: The W. Club at the football stadium)
  • Meet President Scott and Wendy Feller, members of the Parent Advisory Committee, and other parents.
  • Refreshments provided, casual attire.
  • On-Campus program ends for parents and guests.

*5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
New Students meet with Faculty Advisor/Tutorial Instructor
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)

*6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center, Knowling Fieldhouse

*7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Introduction to the Gentleman’s Rule
Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater
Gregory Redding ’88, Dean of Students
Marc Welch ’99, Associate Dean of Students
Buck Waddell, Director of Safety and Security
Victor Lindsay, Coordinator of Student Success
  • Gentleman/Responsible Citizen
  • Campus Safety
  • Academics Honesty
  • Housing Process
  • Student Activities (Scavenger Hunt Kickoff)
*8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Brotherhood
Sponsored By Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Independent Men’s Association (IMA)
On the Mall (Rain Location: Allen Center, Knowling Fieldhouse)
  • Your first brotherhood event for fraternity and independent students
  • Rush Kickoff
  • Live Music, Kona Ice, and Games
9:30 p.m. – Midnight
Fraternity Rush 

Fraternity Houses

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18

7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Breakfast
Sparks Center Dining Hall

*8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Freshman Surveys (Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone)
Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater

9:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
Worship Opportunity
(See the orientation folder for a list of places to worship)
 

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Sparks Cnter Dining Hall

*1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Library Orientation (Zoom)
Beth Daniel Lindsay, Research and Instructional Librarian
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)

*2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Title IX and the Gentleman's Rule (Zoom)
Heather Thrush, Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Success/Title IX Coordinator
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)

*3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Exploring the Gentleman’s Rule with Faculty/Staff Alumni
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)

*6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Faculty Advisor/Tutorial Instructor Dinner
See Orientation Mentor for location

8:30 p.m. – Midnight
Fraternity Rush

Fraternity Houses

MONDAY, AUGUST 19

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
To-Go Breakfast
Sparks Center Patio (The Mall Side)

*7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Community Service Projects in Montgomery County
Wear work clothes and bring water; many projects will be outside.
See Orientation Mentor for location

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Sparks Center Dining Hall

*1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Advising Meeting
Mandatory if arranged by advisor

*1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Your First Coffee & Careers
Meet the Professional Development Staff
Prepare your resume. Bring your laptop. Snacks provided.
Lilly Library (You should attend this session if your advisor didn't schedule a meeting and you don't have an approved resume)
 

*3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
BaFa BaFa: A Cross Culture Simulation
See Orientation Mentor for location

Dinner: Regular Meal Service begins with dinner today. Independents dine in Sparks Dining Hall, and fraternity members dine in the fraternity houses.

 *7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
YOU Belong Here: Creating a culture of mutual respect
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
Greg Redding ’88, Dean of Students
Jacob Weber '25
Jake Gilbert '98, Associate Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator
 
9:00 p.m. – Midnight
Fraternity Rush

Fraternity Houses

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

Breakfast: Regular Meal Service

*8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Registrar 101
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
Julia Perry, Associate Registrar
Jon Jump, Registrar/Associate Dean of the College
 
*8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
Introduction to Student Health Center, Counseling Center, and Wellness (Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone)
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
Chris Amidon, College Nurse
Keri Francis, Counseling Center Director, Counselor
Laura Dolph, Counselor
Tristen Myers, Student Development and Wellness Coordinator
 

*10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Advising Meetings
Mandatory if arranged by advisor

*10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Your First Coffee & Careers
Meet the Professional Development Staff
Prepare your resume. Bring your laptop. Snacks provided.
Lilly Library (You should attend this session if your advisor didn't schedule a meeting and you don't have an approved resume)

Lunch: Regular Meal Service

*1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wabash College Community Gathering and Walking Tour
Downtown Crawfordsville, Pike Place Park
(Rain Location - Wabash College Pioneer Chapel)
Meet with Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton ’00
 
*3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY)
Student-Athlete Orientation
Required for all student-athletes
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center, Chadwick Court
 

3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Registration Changes for Fall Semester
Hays 003

 Dinner: Regular Meal Service

*7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 Wabash Traditions
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
Sponsored by the Sphinx Club
  • Important Wabash Traditions
  • Meet Wally Wabash
  • Introduction to Old Wabash
  • Special Guest Appearance: Coach Clyde Morgan, Assistant Athletics Director for Scholar-Athlete Development/Director of Track and Field & Cross Country
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Fraternity Rush

Fraternity Houses

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
*Fall 2024 Classes Begin
 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Student Activity, TBD
Check Engage and your Wabash email for more information
 
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
*11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Extended Orientation: Wabash College Professional Development
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
Back 2 Bash
1:00-2:00 p.m. Club Fair
5:00-9:00 p.m. Evening Activity
Location TBD
 
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Student Employment Fair
Sponsored by Professional Development

Allen Athletics and Recreation Center, Bowerman Lobby
(Check your Wabash College e-mail for information)

 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
*11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Extended Orientation: Time Management with Dr. Koppelmann
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
 
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
*11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Extended Orientation: Introduction to Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Fellowships, and Study Abroad
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
Jill Rogers, Pre-Health Advisor and Program Coordinator for the Global Health Initiative
Scott Himsel ’85, Pre-Law Advisor, Associate Professor of Political Science
Susan Albrecht, Fellowship Advisor
Amy Weir, Director of International Programs
 
TUESDAY OCTOBER 1
*11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Extended Orientation: Mental Health Dialogues
Wabash College Democracy and Public Discourse Fellows (WDPD)
TBD

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