First Year Schedule -- Thursday, August 29, 2013

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Check-In
Brubaker Auditorium, Eisenhower Campus Center
Pick up Welcome Week schedule, T-shirt, mailbox key, Photo ID, Confim Work-Study, receive parking permit and meet with staff from the Engle Center.

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Check into your Residence Hall

After completing Check-In at Eisenhower Campus Center, check into your Residence Hall and move into your room. Keys are located in the lobby of your building/complex.

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Complimentary Meal Service

Lottie Nelson Dining Room, Second Floor of the Eisenhower Campus Center

8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

PC Configuration by Information Technology Services (ITS)
Fry Apartment Building (B1)
Any student who has brought a computer to Messiah College and desires to have it connected to the Internet from their residence hall or apartment must drop off their computer to have it configured. Additional times are available Thursday through Tuesday.

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Reception for Participants in the College Honors program and their Families

Howe Atrium, Boyer Hall

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Parent Open House and Info Session

Larsen Student Union

We invite you to this informal Open House to discover the resources, programs, and services provided by Messiah College Educators that help foster a vibrant Christian community and holistic student development. Put your feet up, enjoy light refreshments, spend time meeting other families, or write a note encouragement to your student at the letter writing station sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.

4 p.m. -5 p.m.

Making the Transition: An Orientation for Students with Disabilities

Boyer 131

Parents are welcome to attend this session.

6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Candlelight Service of Worship
Hitchcock Arena, Sollenberger Sports Center

Students, family members and/or guests should sit together to experience this Messiah College annual tradition.

7:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Say Good-bye to Parents & Friends

8:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

First Year Student Gathering
Brubaker Auditorium
When you enter the Auditorium look for your Orientation Group (Your Orientation Group number is on the back of this program). FYS Orienation Groups are small groups intentionally designed to give you a support base of information and relationships as you begin the college experience at Messiah. Don't miss this event.

8:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Parent's Reception
Orchard Hill

Hosted by President Kim and Kelly Phipps, this informal reception is a great opportunity to meet other parents.