Students

Saturday, August 30,2008

8:00A.M. - 8:00P.M.

International Student Check-In

Pick up your keys for your residence and get settled in your new room.

Office of Admissions, Weingart Hall

Sunday, August 31, 2008

6:00A.M. -8:00A.M.

Athletic Teams Practice

Various Locations

8:00A.M - 12:00P.M.

International Student Orientation

Required for international students. International students will complete immigration information and discuss the new academic transitions and relationships with faculty.

Dezember Alumni House

8:00A.M. - 2:00P.M.

Orientation and Residence Hall Check-in

Residential students are encouraged to check-in prior to 11:00A.M. Commuting students are encouraged to check-in after 11:00A.M. Students will receive: Orientation Schedule, Temporary Meal Card, Mailbox Information, Mentor Group Assignment, and a Residential Life Packet. Pictures will be taken for ID cards. Students can register their vehicles. Representatives from the Student Health Center will be available to verify receipt of health forms. Questions will be answered regarding your computer and students will be able to open bank accounts.

Courtyard, Campus Center

8:00A.M. - 5:00P.M.

Business Office Open

The Business Office will be open for new students and parents to answer questions and make financial arrangements.

Mendenhall, First Floor

8:00A.M. - 5:00P.M.

Admissions and Financial Aid Office Open

Admissions and Financial Aid Offices will be open to answer questions regarding financial aid.

Weingart Hall

8:00A.M. - 2:00P.M.

Bookstore Open

Stop by the bookstore to pick up a few last minute items or buy that tee-shirt you always wanted.

Campus Center

11:00A.M. - 12:00P.M.

African Descended Student and Family Welcome

Families and students will have the opportunity to learn about the history, mission and values of Whittier College and will be able to identify the resources (financial, academic, and social) available to them.

Club 88, Campus Center

11:00A.M. - 12:00P.M.

Asian and Pacific Islander Student and Family Welcome

Families and students will have the opportunity to learn about the history, mission and values of Whittier College and will be able to identify the resources (financial, academic, and social) available to the college students. The role of the Cultural Center, as a hub for students from diverse backgrounds, will be explained.

Campus Center Lounge

11:00A.M. - 1:00P.M.

Disability Services Luncheon and Meeting

Families and students with documented disabilities are invited to a luncheon meeting to learn the process used to receive accommodations and to have questions answered.

Center for Academic Success, Science 105

11:30A.M.- 1:00P.M.

Lunch is available for you convenience

Adult: $ 8.50, Children under 9 yrs old $5.50, Infants under 3 years old are FREE.

Campus Inn, Campus Center

12:30P.M. - 4:00P.M.

Sesión Informativa en Español

Se invita a estudiantes y padres a asistir a esta sesión en español para aprender más acerca de la historia, la misión y los valores de Whittier College y los recursos académicos, financieros, personales u sociales que podrán ayudar a los estudiantes a tener éxito, en particular los servicios brindados por el Centro Cultural. El almuerzo será proporcionado.

Club 88, Campus Center

1:00P.M. - 2:00P.M.

Commuting Student Information Session

Required for commuting students. New students will be able meet other new commuters, talk to current commuters, learn about college transitions and resources available on campus, and identify ways to get involved in campus life.

Campus Center Lounge

1:30P.M.-2:00P.M.

Transportation to the Graham Athletic Center

Need a lift to the Graham Athletic Center for the official orientation welcome? Bus transportation will be provided for those who are unable to walk.

Philadelphia House

2:00P.M. - 2:15P.M.

Welcome to Whittier College “California Dreamin'” Orientation Program

New Students and their families will meet college representatives and learn about the orientation program.

Graham Athletic Center

2:15P.M. - 2:45P.M

Letting Go and Letting Grow

Presented by Shikana Porter, Ph.D. Director of the Counseling Center and Jeanne Ortiz, Ph.D. Dean of Students

Explore the transition in the student-family relationship during college years as well as available resources.

Graham Athletic Center

2:45P.M. - 3:10P.M.

Transportation back to Philadelphia Street (for Families)

Bus transportation will be provided for family members who are unable to walk to the Family Sessions.

From Graham Athletic Center to Philadelphia Street

3:10PM - 5:00P.M.

Family Sessions

Family members will have the opportunity to learn about Academic Programs and Support. Residential Life, FERPA, Health Services, Financial Aid, Campus Safety, the Business Office, Career Services, Internships, Study- abroad and on- campus employment.

Families with the last name beginning with:

A -E Hoover 100

F- L Robinson Theater, Shannon Center

M-Q Studio Theater, Shannon Center

R- Z Memorial Chapel

2:45P.M. - 5:00P.M.

New Student Meeting with OWLS

All new students meet with their Orientation Week Leaders (OWLS) and Mentor Groups and get to know one another, review the Orientation Schedule, discuss expectations and meet faculty mentors. (Just for students)

Various Locations

5:00P.M. - 6:00P.M.

Family Receptions at Faculty Master Houses

President Sharon Herzberger welcomes all new family members at receptions hosted by Whittier College’s Faculty Masters.

A-G Garrett House

H-P Hartley House

Q-Z Dezember Alumni House

5:00P.M. - 6:30P.M.

Welcome Dinner with OWLS

New students will continue getting to know their peer mentor at a special dinner. Families are welcome to eat dinner in the Campus Inn. $

Campus Center, Campus Inn

7:00P.M. - 7:15P.M.

Line up for President’s Convocation

All new students line up for the processional to the President’s Convocation.

Upper Quad

7:15P.M. - 8:30P.M.

President’s Welcome and Convocation

President Sharon Herzberger and the faculty welcome new students and their families to Whittier College in a traditional ceremony. Convocation celebrates new students’ matriculation into the Whittier College community.

Herbert E. Harris Amphitheater

8:30P.M. - 9:00P.M.

Family Good-Byes

This is an excellent opportunity for last- minute hugs and good wishes as students go to special evening events.

Courtyard, Campus Center

8:30P.M. - 9:30P.M.

Commuter Social

Get to know other “Road Scholars” on the same journey at Whittier College.

Student Lounge, Campus Center

9:15P.M. - 10:15P.M.

Residence Hall Floor Meetings

Required for all residential students. Each resident will have an opportunity to get to know other students living on the same floor. The resident assistant will highlight some of the most important policies for new students.

Johnson and Stauffer Halls

10:15P.M. - 11:30P.M.

Fruit Smoothies Social

Want to meet other new students? Come and enjoy a fruit smoothie!

Stauffer-Johnson Courtyard

Monday, September 1, 2008

6:00A.M. -8:00A.M.

Athletic Teams Practice

Various Locations

7:15A.M. - 9:00A.M.

Breakfast

Campus Inn, Campus Center

8:00A.M. - 9:00A.M.

Language Placement Testing

Required for students who have previously taken Spanish, French, Chinese or Japanese and wish to continue study of the same language at Whittier College.

Spanish- Hoover Hall- Room 100

French- Deihl Hall- Room 118

Chinese -Deihl Hall- Room 104

Japanese -Deihl Hall- Room 104

9:15A.M. - 10:45A.M.

Math Placement Testing

For students who did not take the online Math Placement test during the summer. The placement test must be completed by all first-year students and transfer students, except those who have satisfied the Liberal Education math requirement. Students must pass the Math Placement Test prior to enrolling in a math course. For more information, please refer to the Placement Exam website.

Science Building- Room 302

Science Building- Room 304

8:30A.M. - 11:00A.M.

Music Theory Placement Exam

This placement exam is for potential music majors and minors only requesting exemption for MUS 70; basic theory and sightsinging skill are evaluated.

Arnold Hall- Room 204

11:00A.M. - 12:00P.M.

Orientation Overview- Dr.Lisa Bortman and Dr.Jeanne Ortiz

Will outline the orientation program, student expectations, and motive you to full participate in getting to know your new home.

Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts

12:00P.M. - 4:00P.M.

Transfer Student Lunch, Information Session and Registration

Required for transfer students. Meet with your faculty mentor and OWL to plan your schedule for the Fall 2008 semester and beyond. Transfer students who have not registered will do so at this time.

Club 88, Campus Center

12:00P.M. - 1:30P.M.

Lunch

Campus Inn, Campus Center

12:00P.M. - 1:30P.M.

Education Department Lunch

Recommended for students interested in teaching at preschool, elementary, middle school or high school levels. Information on California Credential requirements will be provided.

Broadoaks Room, Broadoaks School

1:30P.M. - 3:00P.M.

Academic Open House (first-year and transfer students)

Faculty in each department and program will be available to answer any questions about the courses, academic requirements, and career opportunities.

Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts

4:00P.M. - 5:00P.M.

“Drunk Sex or Date Rape” Presented by Brett Sokolow

Some students on our campuses today engage in a hook-up culture of random sexual encounters with other students, usually fueled by alcohol. But, just because some students are getting drunk and hooking-up doesn't make it right, or legal. When does a hook-up cross the line? This program teaches students about incapacity and blackouts, and dispels common myths about alcohol and sex. Brett Sokolow is a higher education attorney who specializes in sexual misconduct and campus security. Brett draws on his legal experience to facilitate this interactive jury exercise where the audience "hears" a trial based on a real sexual assault case.

Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts

5:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.

Mentor Group Meetings and Dinner

Faculty mentors will discuss what a Liberal Arts education is, the “4 C’s” of the Whittier College curriculum, and the mechanics of registering for fall semester. OWLS will continue the conversation about opportunities outside the classroom, emphasizing campus involvement and answering general questions.

Various Locations

5:00P.M. - 6:30P.M.

Transfer Dinner with President

Come and join President Sharon Herzberger for a special dinner and discussion.

Club 88, Campus Center

9:00P.M. - 11:00P.M.

Sto Jo House Party

Join with other new students for great music, snacks, and an opportunity to chill and chat with others.

Stauffer-Johnson Courtyard

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

6:00 A.M. -8:00A.M.

Athletic Teams Practice

Various Locations

7:15 A.M. - 9:00A.M.

Breakfast

Campus Inn, Campus Center

8:00 A.M. - 10:00A.M.

First- Year Registration

Required for all first-year students. Web-based registration will be facilitated by the faculty mentor and OWL in each mentor group.

Various Locations

10:30 A.M. - 12:30P.M.

Taking Care of Business

Learn how to access MyWhittier.Edu to read your bill, financial aid, registration, and work study hours. Bring your original copy of your social security card and driver’s license to this session if you intend to work on campus.

Various Locations

12:30 P.M. - 1:30P.M.

Lunch

Campus Inn, Campus Center

2:00 P.M. - 3:30P.M.

“Welcome to the Time of Your Life,” Presented by Will Keim

Will Keim has spoken to over two million students on 800 campuses about how to make the most of your college experience. You have heard people talk about college being the best time of their lives. They knew that four years can be the best time in your life too! To experience college to the fullest, you must be an engaged learner. Will Keim speaks as a coach, mentor, friend, and former Whittier College staff member about the “ten key ways for every student to be engaged in college and life and make the next four years the best time of your life!”

Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts

3:30 P.M. - 5:00P.M.

Mentor Group Meetings

Experience a little of what it’s like to be in a classroom with your faculty mentors as you discuss the summer reading, Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich. Mentor and OWLS will also discuss what it’s like to be in a college classroom at Whittier, the purpose of the syllabus, and share tips on how to be a successful student.

Various Locations

5:00 P.M. - 8:30P.M.

Bus Shuttle to Whittwood Mall

Need a few things for your room or want to explore retail stores in Whittier? Vans will transport students to the Whittwood Mall. Last shuttle to return to campus will leave Whittwood Mall at 8:15P.M.

Campus Center

5:30 P.M. - 6:30P.M.

Dinner

Campus Inn, Campus Center

9:00P.M.

Tuesday Night Movie

Come and watch a movie under the stars.

Courtyard, Campus Center

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

6:00A.M. - 8:00A.M.

Athletic Teams Practice

Various Locations

7:15A.M. - 9:00A.M.

Breakfast

Campus Inn, Campus Center

9:00A.M. - 12:00P.M.

Team Building the Whittier Way

Interactive session designed to help you get to know other new students.

Upper Quad

12:00P.M.-1:30P.M.

Lunch

Campus Inn, Campus Center

1:00P.M. - 3:00P.M.

Work Study Fair

Take advantage of this opportunity to meet on-campus employers, sign up for interviews, and find the perfect work-study position.

Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts

1:00P.M. - 3:00P.M.

Choir Auditions

Come and find out about Whittier College Choir and meet its director, Professor Stephen Cook. Returning students will be on hand to greet you and answer any questions.

Arnold Hall

4:30P.M. - 5:00P.M.

Meet your Mentor Group

Review class schedule and get last minute questions answer as you will walk to Wardman House the president’s house, for a special California Dreaming Welcome Dinner.

Various Locations

5:00P.M. - 7:00P.M.

President’s Welcome Dinner

“California Dreaming” is the theme if this year’s welcome dinner, hosted by President Sharon Herzberger.

Wardman House

8:00P.M. - 10:00P.M.

Residence Hall Meetings

Required of all residential students. Residence will meet key Residential Life staff, including the Director of Residential Life, Della Hudson. The meeting will address policies and expectation for living on campus.

8:00PM Johnson Hall -Johnson 1st floor lounge

8:30PM Ball Hall & Wardman Hall- Ball 1st floor lounge

9:00PM  Stauffer Hall - Stauffer 1st floor lounge

9:30PM Harris & Wanberg Hall- Harris Courtyard

10:00PM Turner Hall - Turner 1st floor lounge

Johnson, Stauffer, Ball, Wardman, Wanberg, Harris A,B,C&D, Turner Halls

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Classes Begin!

4:30P.M. - 7:30P.M.

Student Activities Fair & All Campus Barbeque Dinner

Learn about the many opportunities for leadership and involvement at Whittier College. Over sixty Whittier College student organizations will be represented. Sponsored by LEP and Interclub Council.

Courtyard, Campus Center

Friday, September 5, 2008

7:00P.M. - 11:00P.M.

Universal City Walk

At night, City Walk transforms into an L.A. hot spot where the locals love to party. Entertain yourself at any of our six hot night clubs. Whether you feel like hanging on to the mechanical bull, rocking out to dueling pianos or showing off your salsa moves, the night is always young at Universal City Walk.

Campus Center

Monday, September 8, 2008

6:30P.M. - 7:30P.M.

New Student Convocation with Barbara Ehrenreich, author of “Nickel and Dimed.”

Assemble with your mentor group and listen to the author of your summer reading, “Nickel and Dimed.” There will be a book signing after the lecture.

Robinson Theatre, Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts

Thursday, September 25, 2008

8:00P.M. - 9:00P.M.

The Ultimate Road Trip presented by Monster.com

The Ultimate Road Trip: Campus2Career provides first-year college students with important information on how to survive their first college year and use their entire college experience to drive themselves toward future career success. This 50-minute, interactive presentation helps students recognize choice they can make at several important “stops” along the college journey to make the most of their future opportunities.

Robinson Theatre, Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts