2012 Orientation
New
Student
Transfer Student
Family

Welcome to Marquette University!

New Student and Family Orientation is an exciting time in the Marquette community. Orientation is five days of activities, held August 22 – 26, designed to introduce all new students (first-year and transfer) to the academic excellence, vibrant campus life, and community involvement that comprise the Marquette tradition. Students living on campus will move into their residence hall rooms on the same day as Orientation begins.

All new first-year and transfer students are required to check-in for Orientation on Wednesday, August 22 between 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union (3rd Floor). All new students are automatically registered for the program, and at check-in they will receive their personalized packet and a final schedule.

Families registered for Orientation may check in at the same time as their student. Families who wish to register for Orientation when they arrive to campus may also do so during this same time.

Orientation events are designed to help students be successful at Marquette. For this reason, there are several events throughout the week that first-year students are required to attend, and a variety of other events that are optional. Please click above to read about the variety of events that happen during Orientation.

Meals During Orientation
Meals are served in the residence halls, beginning with dinner on Wednesday. Residential students may gain access to the cafeterias using the meal plan, accessible with their Marquette Student ID. Commuter students receive meal tickets at Orientation check-in, to use for breakfast, lunch and dinner in designated residence hall cafeterias.

Parking
Commuter student permits are on sale from the Parking Services Office located in the Wells Street Parking Structure. Day and overnight passes are available. To purchase a permit online, visit www.marquette.edu/parking. Parking for Family Orientation is free on Wednesday, August 22 and Thursday, August 23. Please refer to the information you received from the Office of Residence Life regarding parking during move-in. Free parking is available in the 16th Street Parking Structure, located between Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street, and the Wells Street Parking Structure, located between 12th and 13th streets.

Questions?
For Orientation questions and concerns, please contact the Office of Student Development at (414) 288-1412 or email newstudentprogs@marquette.edu.

Friday, September 30th

Wednesday, August 22

Begin Time	End Time	Event Name	Location	Description
10:00am	4:00pm	St. Joan of Arc Chapel Tours	St. Joan of Arc Chapel
10:00am	5:00pm	Milwaukee Excursion Registration	Alumni Memorial Union, Lynch Lounge
10:00am	5:00pm	The Color Run Registration	AMU, Lynch Lounge	Register early at check-in on Wednesday, August 22nd to secure your spot. Transportation provided to Orientation registrants only.
11:00am	5:00pm	Campus Tours	AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby	Departing every hour on the hour.
1:00pm	2:00pm	Campus Safety & Health Seminar	Weasler Auditorium	Learn about the campus resources designed to keep our campus community safe and healthy. Facilitated by Student Health Service, Public Safety, and the Counseling Center. All students and family members welcome.
		Financial Literacy for the College Student	AMU, 157	This seminar will give incoming students the financial basics they will need in college and beyond. Topics will include building credit, credit cards, budgeting, and an introduction to checking and savings accounts. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
1:00pm	3:00pm	Academic Advising for International Students	Various Locations	Required advising for all international students. Please refer to your international student orientation schedule, provided by the Office of International Education, for locations and details.
		Raynor Memorial Libraries Open House	Raynor Library, Lobby	Roam through the high-tech jewel of campus and enjoy an aerial view from the Brew on the Bridge. Brief guided tours offered at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00 and 2:30.
3:00pm	5:00pm	Office of International Education Open House	Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor	Learn about Marquette's study abroad programs, international students, English as a Second Language program and other great opportunities for cross-cultural exchange.
4:00pm	5:30pm	Cross Cultural Connection	AMU, 163	New students and family members are invited to attend Cross Cultural Connection, designed to introduce students and family members to campus departments who promote diversity on campus. Cross Cultural Connection will provide students and families time to ask questions about diversity on campus and to meet with new and returning students, staff, and faculty members. We'll also have snacks, interactive activities, and faculty and staff members present to welcome you to the Marquette community. Sponsored by Intercultural Engagement.
4:30pm	6:30pm	Dinner	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz
5:00pm	6:30pm	Commuter Connections & Kick-off Dinner	Lunda Room	Learn about Marquette's commuter programs and involvement opportunities, while enjoying dinner. Registered family members are welcome.
7:00pm	8:00pm	New Student Convocation MANDATORY	Al McGuire Center	Join Fr. Scott Pilarz, S.J., Marquette University President, and other members of the academic community for a formal welcome to your academic life at Marquette. Mr. Darin Strauss, author of Half a Life, the First Year Reading book will offer remarks to the class of 2016. Student attendance is required, and family members are welcome to attend. Dress is business casual (no shorts, t-shirts, or flip-flops). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating for family members will be offered on a first come- first served basis.
8:30pm	9:30pm	First Year Student Group Meeting MANDATORY	Assigned Locations	The group discussion meetings are one of the highlights of the Marquette orientation experience. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with an upper class student leader who has been specially assigned and trained to help you learn everything you need to know to be successful at Marquette.
10:00pm	1:00am		Central Mall (Rain Site: Helfaer Recreation Center)	Mixing the country flavor of the clasic Square Dance followed by a dance party by DJ and saxophone player Matt Corey.

Thursday, August 23

Begin Time	End Time	Event Name	Location	Description
7:15am	9:45am	Breakfast for Residential Students	Cobeen, McCormick, & Straz	Join your neighbors for breakfast before attending "Who Will You Be at Marquette?". Residents of Cobeen and O'Donnell are encouraged to eat breakfast at Cobeen Hall. Residents of Abbottsford, Carpenter, and Straz are encouraged to eat at Straz Tower. Residents of Mashuda and McCormick are encouraged to eat at McCormick Hall. Your RA will notify you when and where to meet.
9:00am	9:45am	Breafast for Commuter Students	AMU Marquette Place	Join other commuter students for breakfast in AMU Marquette Place, before attending "Who Will You Be at Marquette?". Please bring a meal ticket that you received at Orientation check-in.
10:00am	11:00am	Who Will You Be at Marquette? MANDATORY	See Description for Assigned Locations	Learn about your classmates and the Marquette culture in this interactive, audience-driven presentation. Residents of Abbottsford, O'Donnell, Carpenter, and Commuter students will meet in the Varsity Theatre. Residents of Cobeen and Straz Tower will meet in the Weasler Auditorium. Residents of McCormick and Mashuda will meet in the AMU Ballrooms.
10:00am	4:00pm	St. Joan of Arc Chapel Tours	St. Joan of Arc Chapel
11:00am	2:00pm	Lunch	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz
11:00am	4:00pm	Open Gallery	Haggerty Museum of Art	Featuring 3 exhibitions created in conjunction with the Freedom Project, a year-long exploration of the many meanings of freedom in the United States and in the world.
11:30am	12:30pm	Family Liturgy	Church of the Gesu	The last event of Family Orientation, the Family Liturgy is open to all members of the Marquette community.
1:00pm	3:30pm	Health Sciences General Meeting & Advising	Cramer Hall, Lower Level Student Lounge	Meet your faculty and college advisers. Lunch provided for students. Individual major meetings following lunch (locations provided during lunch). First-year and transfer students are encouraged to attend.
1:00pm	4:00pm	ESL Placement Exams for Non-Native Speakers	OIE Program Center, Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor	This placement test is open to all students for whom English is a second language. For more information on the ESL courses or to register for the exam, please visit www.marquette.edu/oie/eslp.shtml or call (414)288-7289.
1:30pm	2:30pm	Nursing General Meeting & Advising	Clark Hall, 111	First-year and transfer students are encouraged to attend.
		Education General Meeting & Advising	Wehr Physics, 141	First-year and transfer students are encouraged to attend.
		College of Engineering General Meeting & Advising	AMU, Ballroom E	First-year and transfer students are encouraged to attend.
1:30pm	3:30pm	Arts & Sciences General Meeting & Advising	Varsity Theatre	First-year and transfer students are encouraged to attend. General meeting from 1:30 – 2:30; advising in assigned locations from 2:30 – 3:30.
		College of Business General Meeting & Advising	Weasler Auditorium	First-year students are encouraged to attend.
1:30pm	4:00pm	Communication General Meeting & Advising	Helfaer Theatre	First-year and transfer students are encouraged to attend.
4:00pm	5:30pm	Book Discussion Group Meetings MANDATORY	Assigned Locations (See your Folder)	Join your group and a Marquette faculty member in your assigned meeting room to discuss this year's text, Half a Life, by Darin Strauss.
5:30pm	6:30pm	Dinner	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz
5:30pm	7:00pm	Fanatics Picnic	Central Mall	Join the Golden Eagle coaches and student athletes for games, prizes and a free BBQ, courtesy of Marquette Athletics. Bubb's Texas-Style BBQ will provide all-you-can-eat brats and pulled pork sandwiches plus chips, cookies and fruit salad.
7:00pm	9:00pm	Commuter Night	Union Sports Annex	Meet new and current commuter students and enjoy free bowling and light refreshments.
7:15pm	9:00pm	First-Year Student Residence Hall Floor Meetings	Residence Halls	Join your neighbors and RAs from your residence hall and begin to develop your living community! Learn about involvement opportunities, as well as hall policies and procedures designed to keep residents safe. Floor meetings are MANDATORY for all new students living in the residence halls.
9:15pm	10:30pm	SCVNGR Hunt	Central Mall	Compete with your assigned small group against other new students, in an exciting scavenger hunt across campus! Prizes for game winners, as well as "best costume" and "most spirit". Don't miss out on this orientation tradition!
10:30pm	1:00am	Rock the Rec	Helfaer Recreation Center	Check out the Rec Center like you have never seen it before. Pool party, pick-up games, live music and much more!

Friday, August 24

Begin Time	End Time	Event Name	Location	Description
7:15am	9:45am	Breakfast	Cobeen, McCormick, & Straz
8:00am	9:00am	Direct Admit Physical Therapy Students Mandatory Meeting	Schroeder Complex, 256
9:00am	4:30pm	Business Advising	David Straz Hall, 101	Optional advising for students in the College of Business Administration.
10:00am	Noon	Marquette: On Stage	Assigned Venues-See Your Folder	Join your classmates for a dramatic presentation by current students of social issues that you may face at Marquette. This event will begin with a brief New Student Survey and will be followed by a group discussion.
10:00am	4:00pm	St. Joan of Arc Chapel Tours	St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Noon	1:00pm	Honors Program Welcome Picnic	Straz Tower Residence Hall, Dining Room Courtyard	Meet other students in the honors program over a casual lunch. Residential students, please bring your MUID to access your meal plan. Commuter students, please use a meal ticket you received at Orientation check-in.
Noon	2:00pm	Lunch	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz
12:30pm	1:20pm	Intramural Sports Seminar	Weasler Auditorium	Marquette's intramural sports department is one of the finest in the nation. Representatives from the Intramural Office will discuss the numerous extracurricular athletic activities offered at Marquette.
		Band Open House	Varsity Theatre	The Marquette University Bands include the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Bands, and Basketball Pep Band. Participation in any of these groups is open to all MU students, and only an informal seating audition is required. Join Director of Music Dr. Erik Janners and the Band student officers for this informative open house.
		Studying for Success	AMU, Ballroom E	Find out what they didn't teach you in high school and hear about college learning tools designed for academic success.
		Center for Intercultural Engagement Open House	Center for Intercultural Engagement (AMU 111)	Join fellow students and Intercultural Engagement staff in the new and improved Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE). Meet fellow new students, mingle with returning students, and get your questions answered about life at Marquette. We'll also have snacks, fun games, prizes, give-a- ways, and exciting cultural activities on every hour. As the CIE marks its 40th Anniversary this year, make sure to add an element of your culture to our welcome banner.
		Positive Healthy You	AMU, 227	This seminar will help students explore ways to stay healthy and fit throughout their college career. Campus and community resources and services will be highlighted.
1:00pm	3:00pm	Raynor Memorial Libraries Open House	Raynor Library, Lobby	Roam through the high-tech jewel of campus and enjoy an aerial view from the Brew on the Bridge. Brief guided tours offered at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00 and 2:30.
1:00pm	5:00pm	Honors Program Freshman Open House	Coughlin Hall (Lower Level South Entrance)	Meet advisers and Honors Program staff members for drop-in advising.
1:00pm	4:00pm	Open Gallery	Haggerty Museum of Art	Featuring 3 exhibitions created in conjunction with the Freedom Project, a year-long exploration of the many meanings of freedom in the United States and in the world.
1:30pm	2:20pm	Marquette Involvement Link Demo	AMU, Henke Lounge	Do you want to get involved at MU? Confused about where to start? Come get the inside scoop on the annual Organization Fest (O-Fest) and how to join one of the 270 student organizations, using the new web-based tool, Marquette Involvement Link! Demonstrations start every 20 minutes.
		Orchestra Open House	Varsity Theatre	The Marquette Symphonic Orchestra is a 60 member ensemble. Join Orchestra Director Dr. Jason Ladd and the Orchestra officers for this informative open house. No auditions are required to play in the Marquette Orchestra.
		Stress Management Seminar	AMU, Ballroom C	Making the transition to university life can be stressful. This relaxing workshop will provide you with the opportunity to identify causes for stress and give you the tools needed to help manage stress.
		Pre Dental Scholar Meeting	School of Dentistry, 194
		Discover Your World: Study Abroad	AMU, 227	The Office of International Education will present study abroad program and country options, as well as tips for successful planning ahead for studying abroad. Whether you know you will study abroad or are just considering options, this session is for you. Early planning is essential!
		Center for Intercultural Engagement Open House	Center for Intercultural Engagement (AMU 111)	Join fellow students and Intercultural Engagement staff in the new and improved Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE). Meet fellow new students, mingle with returning students, and get your questions answered about life at Marquette. We'll also have snacks, fun games, prizes, give-a- ways, and exciting cultural activities on every hour. As the CIE marks it's 40th Anniversary this year, make sure to add an element of your culture to our welcome banner.
2:30pm	3:20pm	Campus Ministry: Helping You Find Your Way	AMU, Chapel of the Holy Family	Learn about faith exploration on campus. Students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome!
		Community Service Seminar	AMU, Henke Lounge	Community service is an important part of student life at Marquette. Learn about ways to get involved in a variety of service activities.
		Club Sports Seminar	AMU, Ballroom E	Marquette representatives will be available to answer any questions you have about the club sports program, as well as inform you of the policies and procedures of the clubs.
		Marquette Choirs Open House	Marquette Hall, 100	Marquette choirs are a great way to have fun and meet new people! Come learn how to get involved.
		Greek 101	AMU, 163	Current members of Marquette's fraternities and sororities will be on hand to answer questions about Greek life, and to discuss the benefits of becoming part of the growing Greek community
		LGBTQ Students & Ally Welcome & Gender and Sexuality Resource Center Open House	AMU, 425	Check out the new Gender and Sexuality Resource Center! Connect with students and families, faculty and staff members dedicated to inclusive communities during this informal reception and brief program.
3:30pm	4:20pm	Being the Difference: Student Governance & You!	AMU, 163	Student government leaders have tremendous opportunities to shape how Marquette looks and feels to students and the world as a whole. Come learn more about how to get involved with two premier student government organizations on campus, Marquette University Student Government (MUSG) and the Residence Hall Association (RHA)!
		Campus Ministry: Helping You Find Your Way	AMU, Chapel of the Holy Family	Learn about faith exploration on campus. Students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome!
		Career Services Seminar	AMU, 227	Learn about how the Career Services Center can help you with career exploration and preparing for your internship search! We will explain how to utilize our office for resume/cover letter writing, graduate school applications, your job search, and many other career related topics. Get ahead of the game and attend the Career Services seminar!
4:30pm	6:30pm	Dinner	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz	Schroeder dining hall open until 10:00 p.m.
4:30pm	9:00pm	THE COLOR RUN	Miller Park (Buses Leave From the East Entrance of AMU)	A Late Night Marquette warm-up! Join 400 other new students for a 5K run at Miller Park. Transportation provided for Orientation registrants only. Your running bib and Color Run wristband are required to board the bus. Buses leave from the east side of the AMU at 4:30 sharp. See registration materials for details.
6:30pm	9:00pm	First Time Fanatics	Various Locations (See Description)	Get a jump start on your MU Athletics spirit during Orientation! Join the Men's Soccer team at 6:30 p.m. as they face UW Milwaukee at Valley Fields. Or cheer on the Women's Volleyball team at 7:00 p.m. as they play Bowling Green at the Al McGuire Center. Finally, support the Women's soccer team at 8:30 p.m. as they take on UW Milwaukee at Valley Fields. Student admission is free for all games with a valid MU ID.
9:30pm	1:00am		AMU	Come light up the sky in an evening you won't soon forget! Located in and around the AMU, enjoy acoustic performances and a DJ, black light casino games, bingo, musical and dance performances, carnival attractions and much more!

Saturday, August 25

Begin Time	End Time	Event Name	Location	Description
8:30am	9:00am	Urban Connection Check-In	AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby
9:00am	2:30pm	Urban Connection	AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby	Check-in between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. for this half-day community service opportunity. Volunteers will engage in service at various sites throughout the city.
9:00am	Noon	Brunch	McCormick
11:00am	2:00pm	Brunch	Cobeen & McCormick
11:00am	2:00pm	U-PASS Adventures	AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby	Use your new bus pass to venture out into the city with Orientation Staff members.
3:00pm	5:00pm	First Year Student Discussion	Various Locations-See Your Folder	Meet with your group for the last time during orientation!
4:30pm	6:30pm	Dinner	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder
5:00pm	10:00pm	Milwaukee Excursions	Various Locations
10:00pm	Midnight	Outdoor Movie: Ferris Bueller's Day Off	Central Mall	You won't want to skip this! Bring a blanket and come to Central Mall to watch a classic back to school movie, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, on a giant outdoor screen!

Sunday, August 26

Begin Time	End Time	Event Name	Location	Description
9:00am	11:00am	Brunch	McCormick
11:00am	2:00pm	Brunch	McCormick & Cobeen
2:00pm	3:30pm	First Time Fanatics	Al McGuire Center	Get a jump start on your MU Athletics spirit during Orientation! Support the Women's Volleyball team at 2:00 p.m. as they go head-to-head against Northwestern University! Student admission is free for all games with a valid MU ID.
4:00pm	5:00pm	All-University Mass of the Holy Spirit	Church of the Gesu	Join other new and current students for the first mass of the academic year. All students welcome.
4:30pm	6:30pm	Dinner	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz

Wednesday, August 22

Begin Time	End Time	Event Name	Location	Description
10:00am	4:00pm	St. Joan of Arc Chapel Tours	St. Joan of Arc Chapel
10:00am	5:00pm	Milwaukee Excursion Registration	Alumni Memorial Union, Lynch Lounge
10:00am	5:00pm	The Color Run Registration	AMU, Lynch Lounge	Register early at check-in on Wednesday, August 22nd to secure your spot. Transportation provided to Orientation registrants only.
11:00am	5:00pm	Campus Tours	AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby	Departing every hour on the hour.
1:00pm	2:00pm	Campus Safety & Health Seminar	Weasler Auditorium	Learn about the campus resources designed to keep our campus community safe and healthy. Facilitated by Student Health Service, Public Safety, and the Counseling Center. All students and family members welcome.
		Financial Literacy for the College Student	AMU, 157	This seminar will give incoming students the financial basics they will need in college and beyond. Topics will include building credit, credit cards, budgeting and an introduction to checking and savings accounts. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
1:00pm	3:00pm	Academic Advising for International Students	Various Locations	Required advising for all international students. Please refer to your international student orientation schedule, provided by the Office of International Education, for locations and details.
		Raynor Memorial Libraries Open House	Raynor Library, Lobby	Roam through the high-tech jewel of campus and enjoy an aerial view from the Brew on the Bridge. Brief guided tours offered at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00 and 2:30.
3:00pm	5:00pm	Office of International Education Open House	Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor	Learn about Marquette's study abroad programs, international students, English as a Second Language program and other great opportunities for cross-cultural exchange.
4:00pm	5:30pm	Cross-Cultural Connection	AMU, 163	New students and family members are invited to attend Cross Cultural Connection, designed to introduce students and family members to campus departments who promote diversity on campus. Cross Cultural Connection will provide students and families time to ask questions about diversity on campus and to meet with new and returning students, staff, and faculty members. We'll also have snacks, interactive activities, and faculty and staff members present to welcome you to the Marquette community. Sponsored by Intercultural Engagement.
4:30pm	6:30pm	Dinner	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz	See "Meals during Orientation" on page 2 for more information.
5:00pm	6:30pm	Commuter Connections & Kick-Off Dinner	Lunda Room	Learn about Marquette's commuter programs and involvement opportunities, while enjoying dinner. Registered family members are welcome.
5:30pm	6:30pm	Transfer Orientation Kick Off BBQ	Haggery Museum Rock Garden (Outside)	Enjoy an outdoor cookout, games, and activities with other new transfer students and current students.
7:00pm	9:00pm	New Student Convocation	Al McGuire Center	Join Fr. Scott Pilarz, S.J., Marquette University President, and other members of the academic community for a formal welcome to your academic life at Marquette. Transfer student attendance is optional, and family members are welcome to attend. Dress is business casual (no shorts, t-shirts, or flip-flops). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating for family members will be offered on a first come- first served basis.
10:00pm	1:00am		Central Mall (Rain Site: Helfaer Recreation Center)	Mixing the country flavor of the classic Square Dance followed by a dance party by DJ and saxophone player Matt Corey.

Thursday, August 23

Begin Time	End Time	Event Name	Location	Description
7:15am	9:45am	Breakfast	Cobeen, McCormick, & Straz
9:00am	Noon	Campus Tours	AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby	Departing every hour on the hour. Last tour leaves at noon.
10:00am	11:00am	Campus Safety & Health Seminar	AMU 227	Learn about the campus resources designed to keep our campus community safe and healthy. Facilitated by Student Health Service, Public Safety, and the Counseling Center.
10:00am	11:00am	Who Will You Be at Marquette?	Weasler Auditorium, AMU Ballrooms, or Varsity Theatre	Learn about your classmates and the Marquette culture in this interactive, audience-driven presentation. Optional for transfer students.
10:00am	4:00pm	St. Joan of Arc Chapel Tours
11:00am	2:00pm	Lunch	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz
11:00am	4:00pm	Open Gallery	Haggerty Museum of Art	Featuring 3 exhibitions created in conjunction with the Freedom Project, a year-long exploration of the many meanings of freedom in the United States and in the world.
11:30am	12:30pm	Family Liturgy	Church of the Gesu	The last event of Family Orientation, the Family Liturgy is open to all members of the Marquette community.
1:00pm	3:30pm	Health Sciences General Meeting	Cramer Hall, Lower Level Student Lounge	Meet your faculty and college advisers. Lunch provided for students. Individual major meetings following lunch (locations provided during lunch). Transfer Students are encouraged to attend.
1:00pm	4:00pm	ESL Placement Exams for Non-Native Speakers	OIE Program Center Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor	This placement test is open to all students for whom English is a second language. For more information on the ESL courses or to register for the exam, please visit www.marquette.edu/oie/ eslp.shtml or call (414)288-7289.
1:30pm	2:30pm	Nursing General Meeting & Advising	Clark Hall, 111	Transfer students are encouraged to attend.
		Education General Meeting & Advising	Wehr Physics, 141	Transfer students are encouraged to attend.
		College of Engineering General Meeting & Advising	AMU, Ballroom E	Transfer students are encouraged to attend.
1:30pm	3:30pm	Arts & Sciences General Meeting & Advising	Varsity Theatre	Transfer Students are encouraged to attend. General meeting from 1:30 – 2:30 and advising in assigned locations from 2:30 – 3:30.
1:30pm	4:00pm	Communication General Meeting & Advising	Helfaer Theatre	Transfer students are encouraged to attend.
4:00pm	5:30pm	Transfer Student Residence Hall Floor Meetings	Residence Halls	Meet your neighbors and learn about involvement opportunities within your residence hall community. MANDATORY for all transfer students living in the residence halls.
5:30pm	6:30pm	Dinner	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz	McCormick dining hall open until midnight; Schroeder dining hall open until 10:00 p.m.
5:30pm	7:00pm	Fanatics Picnic	Central Mall	Join the Golden Eagle coaches and student athletes for games, prizes and a free BBQ, courtesy of Marquette Athletics. Bubb's Texas- Style BBQ will provide all-you-can-eat brats and pulled pork sandwiches plus chips, cookies and fruit salad.
7:00pm	9:00pm	Commuter Night	Union Sports Annex	Meet new and current commuter students and enjoy free bowling and light refreshments.
9:15pm	10:30pm	SCVNGR Hunt	Central Mall	Compete with your assigned small group against other new students, in an exciting scavenger hunt across campus! Prizes for game winners, as well as "best costume" and "most spirit". Don't miss out on this orientation tradition!
10:30pm	1:00am	Rock the Rec	Helfaer Recreation Center	Check out the Rec Center like you have never seen it before. Pool party, pick-up games, live music and much more!

Friday, August 24

Begin Time	End Time	Event Name	Location	Description
7:15am	9:45am	Breakfast	Cobeen, McCormick, & Straz
8:00am	9:00am	Direct Admit Physical Therapy Students Mandatory Meeting	Schroeder Complex, 256
9:00am	4:00pm	Arts & Sciences Students-Transfer Credit Inquiries	Marquette Hall, 208	Optional advising.
9:00am	4:30pm	Business Advising	David Straz Hall, 101	Optional advising for students in the College of Business Administration.
9:30am	12:30pm	Lakefront Adventures	Milwaukee Lakefront	Exclusively for transfer students! Visit Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront, including Alterra at the Lake (popular coffee shop), the Milwaukee Art Museum, trendy Brady Street shopping district, and the beach! Bus leaves from east entrance of the Alumni Memorial Union at 9:30 a.m. and returns to campus by 12:30 p.m. Bring money if you wish to purchase breakfast and/or shop.
10:00am	4:00pm	St. Joan of Arc Chapel Tours	St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Noon	1:00pm	Honors Program Welcome Picnic	Straz Tower Residence Hall, Dining Room Courtyard	Meet other students in the honors program over a casual lunch. Residential students, please bring your MUID to access your meal plan. Commuter students, please use a meal ticket you received at Orientation check-in.
Noon	2:00pm	Lunch	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz
12:30pm	1:20pm	Intramural Sports Seminar	Weasler Auditorium	Marquette's intramural sports department is one of the finest in the nation. Representatives from the Intramural Office will discuss the numerous extracurricular athletic activities offered at Marquette.
12:30pm	1:20pm	Band Open House	Varsity Theatre	The Marquette University Bands include the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Bands, and Basketball Pep Band. Participation in any of these groups is open to all MU students, and only an informal seating audition is required. Join Director of Music Dr. Erik Janners and the Band student officers for this informative open house.
		Studying for Success	AMU, Ballroom E	Find out what they didn't teach you in high school and hear about college learning tools designed for academic success.
		Center for Intercultural Engagement Open House	Center For Intercultural Engagement, AMU 111	Join fellow students and Intercultural Engagement staff in the new and improved Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE). Meet fellow new students, mingle with returning students, and get your questions answered about life at Marquette. We'll also have snacks, fun games, prizes, give-a-ways, and exciting cultural activities on every hour. As the CIE marks its 40th Anniversary this year, make sure to add an element of your culture to our welcome banner.
		Positive Healthy You	AMU, 227	This seminar will help students explore ways to stay healthy and fit throughout their college career. Campus and community resources and services will be highlighted.
1:00pm	3:00pm	Raynor Memorial Libraries Open House	Raynor Library, Lobby	Roam through the high-tech jewel of campus and enjoy an aerial view from the Brew on the Bridge. Brief guided tours offered at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00 and 2:30.
1:00pm	4:00pm	Open Gallery	Haggerty Museum of Art	Featuring 3 exhibitions created in conjunction with the Freedom Project, a year-long exploration of the many meanings of freedom in the United States and in the world.
1:30pm	2:20pm	Marquette Involvement Link Demo	AMU, Henke Lounge	Do you want to get involved at MU? Confused about where to start? Come get the inside scoop on the annual Organization Fest (O-Fest) and how to join one of the 270 student organizations, using the new web-based tool, Marquette Involvement Link! Demonstrations start every 20 minutes.
		Orchestra Open House	Varsity Theatre	The Marquette Symphonic Orchestra is a 60 member ensemble. Join Orchestra Director Dr. Jason Ladd and the Orchestra officers for this informative open house. No auditions are required to play in the Marquette Orchestra.
		Stress Management Seminar	AMU, Ballroom C	Making the transition to university life can be stressful. This relaxing workshop will provide you with the opportunity to identify causes for stress and give you the tools needed to help manage stress.
		Pre-Dental Scholar Meeting	School of Dentistry, 194
		Discover Your World: Study Abroad	AMU, 227	The Office of International Education will present study abroad program and country options, as well as tips for successful planning ahead for studying abroad. Whether you know you will study abroad or are just considering options, this session is for you. Early planning is essential!
		Center for Intercultural Engagement Open House	Center For Intercultural Engagement, AMU 111	Join fellow students and Intercultural Engagement staff in the new and improved Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE). Meet fellow new students, mingle with returning students, and get your questions answered about life at Marquette. We'll also have snacks, fun games, prizes, give-a-ways, and exciting cultural activities on every hour. As the CIE marks its 40th Anniversary this year, make sure to add an element of your culture to our welcome banner.
2:30pm	3:20pm	Campus Ministry: Helping You Find Your Way	AMU, Chapel of the Holy Family	Learn about faith exploration on campus. Students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome!
		Community Service Seminar	AMU, Henke Lounge	Community service is an important part of student life at Marquette. Learn about ways to get involved in a variety of service activities.
		Club Sports Seminar	AMU, Ballroom E	Marquette representatives will be available to answer any questions you have about the club sports program, as well as inform you of the policies and procedures of the clubs.
		Greek 101	AMU, 163	Current members of Marquette's fraternities and sororities will be on hand to answer questions about Greek life, and to discuss the benefits of becoming part of the growing Greek community
		Marquette Choirs Open House	Marquette Hall, 100	Marquette Choirs are a great way to have fun and meet new people! Come learn how to get involved.
		LGBTQ Students & Ally Welceom and Gender and Sexuality Resource Center Open House	AMU, 425	Check out the new Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. Connect with students and families, faculty and staff members dedicated to inclusive communities during this informal reception and brief program.
3:30pm	4:20pm	Being the Difference: Student Governance & You!	AMU, 163	Student government leaders have tremendous opportunities to shape how Marquette looks and feels to students and the world as a whole. Come learn more about how to get involved with two premier student government organizations on campus, Marquette University Student Government (MUSG) and the Residence Hall Association (RHA)!
		Campus Ministry: Helping You Find Your Way	AMU, Chapel of the Holy Family	Learn about faith exploration on campus. Students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome!
		Career Services Seminar	AMU, 227	Learn about how the Career Services Center can help you with career exploration and preparing for your internship search! We will explain how to utilize our office for resume/cover letter writing, graduate school applications, your job search, and many other career related topics. Get ahead of the game and attend the Career Services seminar!
4:30pm	6:30pm	Dinner	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz
4:30pm	9:00pm	THE COLOR RUN	Miller Park (Buses leave from the east entrance of the AMU)	A Late Night Marquette warm-up! Join 400 other new students for a 5K run at Miller Park. Transportation provided for Orientation registrants only. You running bib and Color Run wristband are required to board the bus. Buses leave from the east side of the AMU at 4:30 sharp. See registration materials for details.
6:30pm	9:00pm	First Time Fanatics	Various Locations-See Description	Get a jump start on your MU Athletics spirit during Orientation! Join the Men's Soccer team at 6:30 p.m. as they face UW Milwaukee at Valley Fields. Or cheer on the Women's Volleyball team at 7:00 p.m. as they play Bowling Green at the Al McGuire Center. Finally, support the Women's soccer team at 8:30 p.m. as they take on UW Milwaukee at Valley Fields. Student admission is free for all games with a valid MU ID.
9:30pm	1:00am		AMU	Come light up the sky in an evening you won't soon forget! Located in an around the AMU, enjoy acoustic performances and aDJ, black light casino games, bingo, musical and dance performances, carnival attractions and much more!

Saturday, August 25

Begin Time	End Time	Event Name	Location	Description
8:30am	9:00am	Urban Connection Check-in	AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby
9:00am	2:30pm	Urban Connection	AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby	Check-in between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. for this half-day community service opportunity. Volunteers will engage in service at various sites throughout the city.
9:00am	Noon	Brunch	McCormick
11:00am	2:00pm	Brunch	McCormick & Cobeen
11:00am	2:00pm	U-PASS Adventures	AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby	Use your new bus pass to venture out into the city with Orientation Staff members.
4:30pm	6:30pm	Dinner	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder
5:00pm	10:00pm	Milwaukee Excursions	Various Locations
10:00pm	Midnight	Outdoor Movie: Ferris Bueller's Day Off	Central Mall	You won't want to skip this! Bring a blanket and come to Central Mall to watch a classic back to school movie, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, on a giant outdoor screen!

Sunday, August 26

Begin Time	End Time	Event Name	Location	Description
9:00am	Noon	Brunch	McCormick
11:00am	2:00pm	Brunch	McCormick & Cobeen
2:00pm	3:30pm	First time Fanatics	Al McGuire Center	Get a jump start on your MU Athletics spirit during Orientation! Support the Women's Volleyball team at 2:00 p.m. as the go head-to-head against Northwestern University! Student admission is free for all games with a valid MU ID.
4:00pm	5:00pm	All-University Mass of the Holy Spirit	Church of the Gesu	Join other new and current students for the first mass of the academic year. All students welcome.
4:30pm	6:30pm	Dinner	Cobeen, McCormick, Schroeder, & Straz

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