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Tentative Schedule of Events

Marquette University realizes transfer students have different transitional needs than freshmen and we have planned multiple programs and activities to help facilitate your transition.

We hope you will attend the scheduled transfer student events listed below. You are also invited to attend all New Student Orientation events.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
10 AM – 7 PM
ORIENTATION CHECK-IN: ALUMNI MEMORIAL UNION, BALLROOMS
Stop in and get your Marquette ID Card, UPASS (your key to bus access in Milwaukee) and a packet of informational materials, including the complete Orientation schedule.
7 PM
TRANSFER STUDENT COOKOUT
While enjoying an outdoor cookout, you will have a chance to spend time with other new and returning students and learn more about the transfer orientation events.
9 PM
CAMPUS SAFETY PRESENTATION
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS
10 PM NEW STUDENT BLOCK PARTY
An evening full of entertainment.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
8 AM – 7 PM
ORIENTATION CHECK-IN
AMU 2ND FLOOR LOBBY
Stop in and get your Marquette ID Card, UPASS (your key to bus access in Milwaukee) and a packet of informational materials, including the complete Orientation schedule
4:30 PM TRANSFER STUDENT SMALL GROUP MEETINGS
 
6 PM TRANSFER STUDENT DINNER AND JAZZ IN THE PARK: AMU/CATHEDRAL SQUARE PARK
This event is a wonderful opportunity get a taste of life at Marquette and in Milwaukee. While enjoying a picnic-style dinner of sub sandwiches and chips from one of campus’ signature sandwich shops, Jimmy John’s, you will join other students (new and returning) for an evening of live jazz music at one of downtown Milwaukee’s most popular summertime traditions, Jazz in the Park.
9:45 PM SQUARE DANCE
The Square Dance has been a popular Marquette Orientation tradition for nearly 30 years.
   
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
9:45 AM NEW STUDENT SURVEY AND MARQUETTE ON STAGE
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS
This program is designed to introduce all new students to community expectations and values as well as to help you explore social issues and decisions you may face while at Marquette. Immediately following, you will discuss these issues in a second group meeting.
5 PM TRANSFER STUDENT DINNER OFF CAMPUS
Join us at one of Milwaukee’s downtown restaurants for a traditional Italian dinner with new and returning students. A $15 fee will pay for your dinner and transportation. Please watch your mail for a reservation card.
10 PM LATE NIGHT MARQUETTE
Take advantage of this opportunity to check out the activities that make Marquette fun after dark!
   
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
9 AM URBAN CONNECTION
Spend your morning getting to know other new students as you work together to serve the surrounding Marquette neighborhoods. Space is limited, so complete and send in the registration form (included in the larger New Student and Family Orientation mailing) as soon as possible.
11 AM UPASS ADVENTURES: VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Learn to use your new bus pass as you venture our into downtown Milwaukee and the surrounding areas.
2:30 PM HEALTH AND WELLNESS CHALLENGE: TBA
Join your classmates in the third annual campus-wide scavenger hunt for health and wellness resources at Marquette. Generous prizes--don't miss out!

 


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Take a Carillon Class

Starting the Spring 2009 semester, MUSI 85: Carillon Discovery will be offered. In this introduction to the world of carillon, the student explores the history, musical characteristics, bell foundries and carillons worldwide through readings, recordings, the Internet and visits to the university carillon. This discovery is designed for a greater appreciation of the carillon for both musicians and non-musicians.