
Schedule of Events for Freshmen
All Brockport students are welcome to attend any Welcome Week event, unless otherwise specified.
| Thursday, August 22, 2013 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Event |
| 8:30 am - noon | Welcome to Honors Breakfast ReceptionTake a break and stop by The Gallery any time during the move-in period. Enjoy refreshments and meet Honors mentors and faculty! Seymour College Union The Gallery |
| 8:30 am - 5 pm | Residence Hall Check-In (Delta College, Honors Program, Living Learning Communities)For students accepted in Delta College, Honors Program, or Living Learning Communities the College will provide move-in assistance for you during this time. Check in will continue the remainder of the evening. Residence Halls |
| 9 am - noon | Delta College Welcome BreakfastThe Delta College will offer open-house style breakfast for new students and their families. There is no fixed schedule so stop in and meet peer mentors and faculty whenever you have time. Cooper New York Room |
| 11 am | Transfer Last Stop OrientationFor transfer students who did not attend orientation and still need to register for classes. Edwards Room 100 |
| 2 pm - 5 pm | Delta College Peer Mentor ActivitiesFlagpole in Union Mall |
| 2 pm - 5 pm | Activities with Honors Peer MentorsThis required session for new Honors students is led by our peer mentors. Our mentors will help you get acclimated to Brockport academics and the campus community. This session will include informal activities and a walking tour of campus. Please arrive on time and bring a printed copy of your fall class schedule. Edwards Room 103 |
| 7:30 pm | LLC Dessert ReceptionEnjoy desserts with faculty, staff, LLC mentors and fellow living learning communities. This is required for LLC students. Tuttle North Gymnasium |
| 9 pm | LLC Community MeetingsFollow your RA back to your hall for your first community meeting. Review important guidelines, the weekend schedule and programs for the year in your LLC. This is required for LLC students. Residence Halls |
| 10 pm - midnight | Late Night with Ellsworth - Iron Man 3Free showing of the hit movie Iron Man 3, sponsored by Late Night with Ellsworth. Edwards Room 100 |
| Friday, August 23, 2013 | |
| Time | Event |
| 8:30 am - 3 pm | Residence Hall Check-In (Freshman, Transfers, EOP)For first year, transfer, and EOP students the College will provide move-in assistance for you during this time. Check in will continue for the remainder of the evening. Residence Halls |
| 9 am - 11:30 am | Freshman Last Stop OrientationThis program will provide students who did not attend summer orientation with important information to start the semester off right. Edwards 100 |
| 9 am - noon | Honors Academic OrientationPlease arrive to this required session no later than 9:00 am. Breakfast will be provided! The morning agenda will include an orientation to the Honors Program curriculum; opportunities for enriching your education through internships, study abroad and extracurricular activities; iPad distribution and orientation; and meetings with 'Introduction to Honors' (HON 112) instructors. Cooper New York Room |
| 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Delta College JumpstartNew Delta College students: Come meet the people of the Delta College Program faculty, staff, and students. Also learn more about the program itself. Breakfast will be served. Cooper Mezzanine |
| noon - 3 pm | Open RegistrationOnly for students that have not yet registered. Make sure that you pick up a copy of your degree audit and registration packet in the Office of Academic Advisement, Rakov Center prior to the start of this session Seymour College Union Ballroom |
| 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | LLC In-Hall ProgramsPlease refer to your RA for the meeting location and program information for your LLC. Residence Halls |
| 2 pm - 3 pm | EOP Transfer Student OrientationOrientation for EOP transfer students. Seymour College Union Room 220 |
| 3:45 pm
REQUIRED |
Academic Convocation (required)Join faculty, staff, and students as we welcome you and celebrate the beginning of a new academic year through presentations highlighting Brockport's excellence and pride. Ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00 pm. For more info: www.brockport.edu/convocation/ SERC House of Fields |
| 4 pm | Parent ReceptionParents and family members are invited to be our special guests at the Parent and Family Reception before you depart from campus. Learn more about the College and engage with Brockport faculty, staff and fellow parents. Seymour College Union Main Lounge |
| 5:15 pm - 7 pm | DinnerSee your RA to find out which dining hall you are going to for dinner tonight |
| 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
REQUIRED |
Community Meetings (required)Join the Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities as they welcome you to your residence hall community. Your RD and RAs will review policies/procedures as well as effective strategies for your success at The College at Brockport. See your building staff for details. Residence Halls |
| 9 pm - midnight | Late Night with Ellsworth-- Grocery BingoIt's time to stock your fridge with all the college essentials! Join Late Night with Ellsworth for one of our most popular events - Grocery Bingo! Win big and walk away with a reusable grocery bag filled with your favorite foods! Seymour College Union Ballroom |
| 10:30 pm - midnight | Late Night with Ellsworth-- Iron Man 3Free showing of the hit movie Iron Man 3, sponsored by Late Night with Ellsworth Edwards Room 100 |
| Saturday, August 24, 2013 | |
| Time | Event |
| 8:30 am - 11:15 am
REQUIRED |
Freshman Seminar and EagleCHECK (required)This is your first class meeting for GEP 100, MSC 101, HON 112 and DCC 100. If unclear of where to report, consult a Welcome Week Assistant or check your Brockport e-mail for location and Freshman Seminar section number. During this time, you will also experience EagleCHECK. EagleCHECK is The College at Brockport’s award-winning bystander intervention program that interactively introduces new students to the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate college life, make responsible and healthy decisions related to alcohol and substance use, and contribute to a safe campus community. Academic Buildings |
| 8:30 am - 11:15 am | New Transfer Meeting/BrunchMeet your transfer peer mentor and other new transfer students. This session includes an information panel, transfer peer mentor meet-and-greet, an address by a current faculty member on academic preparedness and brunch (free for new transfers, fee for guests.) You should have received an invitation to attend the New Transfer Meeting. RSVP is required. You can RSVP at transfer@brockport.edu. Various Locations |
| 9 am - 5 pm | Residence Hall Check-In (Returning Students)Residence Halls |
| 11:15 am - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm
REQUIRED |
Entering Class Photo (required)Come join Ellsworth, our school mascot, as we take a photo of YOU our new incoming freshman and transfer students. Get your free Brockport Spirit Shirt! Plateau Field |
| 1 pm - 5 pm
REQUIRED |
Saturday of Service (required)New students will participate in service opportunities that match both community needs and student interests. To select a project, visit www.brockport.edu/serve. Check-in and departures will take place in Lot V. Please bring/wear closed toe shoes and other items necessary for your project Departing from Lot V |
| 4 pm - 7 pm | DinnerBoth Brockway and Harrison are open tonight, dinner on your own!! |
| 6 pm - 9 pm | Shopping Shuttles to Walmart and WegmansShuttles will depart every fifteen minutes. Seymour College Union Bookstore Hallway |
| 9:30 pm | Peter Boie - Magician for Non-BelieversPeter Boie, the self proclaimed Magician for Non-Believers will be bringing his show to our campus. He tours the country performing his unique form of magic, magic for non-believers, where his humor and mind tingling magic collide to create a very entertaining and unforgettable hour. Seymour College Union Ballroom |
| Sunday, August 25, 2013 | |
| Time | Event |
| 8:30 am | Extraordinary Scholarship OrientationThis session is mandatory for all students in the Extraordinary Academic Scholarship Program who did not attend a mandatory scholarship orientation during one of the Summer Orientation sessions. Specific information regarding the roles and expectations of students enrolled in the extraordinary scholarship program will be discussed. Edwards Red Room |
| 9 am - 5 pm | Residence Hall Check-In (Returning)Residence Halls |
| 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
REQUIRED |
Sound-Off Theater (required)Actors present theatrical vignettes in an informal theatre setting on important issues that may affect you as a college student. An informational discussion follows each vignette. Please note the following schedule: 9:30am - Residents of Thompson and MacVicar. 11:15am - Residents of Benedict/Dobson and all other transfer students. 1pm - Residents of McLean and McFarlane and all off-campus students. Tower |
| noon - 4 pm | Welcome Week FestThe Rakov Student services Building will also be open during this time to help with questions regarding your schedule, financial aid, student employment and much more. Stop by the fest for more information, to just hang out and relax, or bring your class schedule for a class finding tour! Seymour College Union Campus Mall |
| 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Computer Skills ExamTake the opportunity to complete a General Education requirement before the start of school! Seats are limited, sign up today! You can register for the exam by logging into your ANGEL account. Look for the Exam Registration box on your ANGEL homepage. Click on the Computer Skills Exam link and follow the onscreen directions to register for an exam! Testing will be held in Drake Memorial Library on the ground floor testing labs. We will send a reminder and room assignments to registered students a week before testing. For more information on what the exam covers and preparation material please visit our website at http://www.brockport.edu/oat. We look forward to seeing you! Drake Library |
| 6 pm - 9 pm | Shopping Shuttle to Walmart and WegmansShuttles will depart every fifteen minutes. Seymour College Union Bookstore Hallway |
| Monday, August 26, 2013 | |
| Time | Event |
| 11 am - 2 pm | Healthy Monday Kick-OffSeymour College Union Main Lounge |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2013 | |
| Time | Event |
| 8 pm | LGBTQA Ice Cream SocialSeymour College Union Women's Center |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2013 | |
| Time | Event |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Commuter BreakfastAttn Commuters! Join the Student Union & Activities staff for free breakfast in YOUR commuter lounge in the basement of the Union. Seymour College Union Basement |
| Thursday, August 29, 2013 | |
| Time | Event |
| 11:30 am - 1 pm | Women's Center Open House/Pizza PartySeymour College Union Women's Center |
| noon - 2 pm | Commuter Student Welcome LunchJoin your fellow commuters for a free lunch sponsored by Community Development. Seymour College Union Ballroom |
| 3 pm - 5 pm | School of Business - Ice Cream SocialHartwell Lawn |
| 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Club CrazeVisit some of the 120 student organizations at Brockport! Find ways to get involved! Learn about leadership opportunities! Have fun connecting with other students! SERC House of Fields |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2013 | |
| Time | Event |
| 1 pm - 3 pm | School of Education and Human Services - Slide-in and Chill-outSliders, snacks and smoothies. Albert Brown Building - East Entrance |
| Thursday, September 5, 2013 | |
| Time | Event |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | School of Arts, Humanities and Social ScienceTower Lobby |
| 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm | School of Science and Mathematics - Welcome to New Students and TransfersSeymour College Union 220 |



