| Thursday |
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Move in to Residence Halls
Pre-assigned arrival times will be mailed in orientation packets with directions |
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Lunch
Cost: $6.60 |
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Commuter Check-In
Directions will be mailed in orientation packets. |
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Diversity Initiatives Family Reception
Students of color and their families are invited to come mingle with current students of color and student development staff. |
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Academic Overviews
These sessions are for both students and parents; talk with faculty representatives on major course requirements and career opportunities |
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They’re on Their Own (But We’re Here if You Need Us) - Building Partnerships With Aquinas
This session is for parents only. If you didn’t attend a parent day during the summer, you will want to attend this session. If you did attend a parent day, you are welcome to see it again. |
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Orientation Group Time
Students will meet with their orientation groups to prepare for convocation |
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New Student Convocation
Ceremony celebrating the start of your college career and welcoming you to the Aquinas College family. |
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Family Picnic Dinner for new students, families, faculty & staff. Must have meal tickets. |
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Program ends for parents and families |
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Commuter Student Meeting |
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Residence Hall Floor Meetings |
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Orientation Kick-off |
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Sex Discussed Here |
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Orientation Group Time |
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Movie Night |
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| Friday |
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Breakfast |
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Orientation Skits |
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Project Unite
Wear comfortable work clothes and shoes, this is a service project at a local Grand Rapids school. |
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Break/Games and Refreshments
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AQ Monologues |
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Orientation Group Time |
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Class of 2012 Photo |
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Haitian Dinner |
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"Mountains Beyond Mountains" Activity |
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Roommate Issues
Resident student program |
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Commuter Student Meeting |
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Music Video Dance Party
An opportunity to win cash! |
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| Saturday |
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Brunch |
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AQ Students in the City
Wear comfortable walking shoes! Take a tour of downtown Grand Rapids and learn how the Rapid bus system works. |
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Break |
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Dinner |
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Johnnie Tuitel Presentation |
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Wege Pond Reflection |
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Ice Cream Social |
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Casino Night |
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| Sunday |
| All events on this day are optional |
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Brunch |
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Walking tour of Eastown |
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Classroom Tours
Bring your class schedule and see where your classrooms are located |
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Dinner |
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Hall Community Meetings |
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Welcome Back Mass |
