New Student Programs

 

Navigating the Swamp

Created to formally re-connect you with your college and help you hit the ground running, all new first-year students are required to attend Navigating the Swamp (NTS) on Friday, August 22, 2008. Each year, NTS is held the day before or a few days before the fall semester begins. In addition to learning about important and timely information, NTS provides a great welcome to the University with appearances by Albert and Alberta, a meeting with your college, and an opportunity to tour academic buildings to find where your fall classes will be held.

NTS Schedule:

Group 1 – CLAS, Education, Journalism, DCP, Building Construction

9:00-10:00 College Welcome Session

10:00-11:00 Small Group Discussion about CRP, split into groups by college

11:00-12:00 Lunch

12:00-3:00 Interest Sessions: Involvement, Academic Success, Rec Sports, etc

Group 2 – Engineering, Business Admin, Accounting, HHP, PHHP, Nursing, Pharmacy, Agriculture/Life Sci, Fine Arts

9:00-12:00 Interest Sessions: Involvement, Academic Success, Rec Sports, etc

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-2:00 College Welcome Session

2:00-3:00 Small Group Discussion about CRP, split into groups by college

A formal invitation with a finalized schedule will be sent to you from your college later this summer but be sure to mark your calendar now!