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First-year orientation schedule: Spring 2011

This is a tentative schedule. You will receive an updated schedule upon arrival on campus. All events, times, and locations are subject to change. Please check back often for updates.

Sunday, January 30, 2011
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Residential Check-In: Moody Student Center (Main Lobby)
Monday, January 31, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Check-In. Ballator Gallery, Moody Student Center
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Introduction Sessions. Moody Student Center
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Academic Overview. Ballator Gallery, Moody
The dean of academic services, Trish Hammer, will present an academic overview during which all new students will learn about general education requirements, major and minor requirements, short term and other important guidelines.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Bookstore. Moody
Everyone is encouraged to gather together for lunch at this time. Lunch will be provided for students in the dining hall; however, if you have any guests with you they will be charged $6.25 per person. Please also take the time to visit our bookstore.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Prepare Class Schedules. Ballator Gallery, Moody
New students will work with their Student Success Leaders on creating a tentative schedule of classes.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Advising/Registration. Ballator Gallery, Moody
With your tentative class schedule in hand, stop at your advisor’s table and he or she will assist in finalizing your spring schedule. You will also be registering for your classes at this time. After registering, you’ll be able to go on a guided Campus Tour with a current Hollins student.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00/4:30 p.m. Library & Computer Services Sessions
Two concurrent sessions will be conducted at this time. The library staff will help students get acquainted with some of the resources available. Computer services staff will conduct a workshop on how to navigate email and the Hollins network.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception. Green Drawing Room, Main Building
All new students are invited and encouraged to meet members of the President’s Cabinet, faculty and Student Affairs staff. Please stop by as we’d love to hear how your day went.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
  Classes begin.