Thursday, January 26

1:00 – 3:00pm

Arrival and Check-In: Larsen Student Union

Pick-up your Orientation Packet, Student ID Cards, Mailbox Keys, Residence Life Keys, etc.

Larsen Student Union 2nd Floor

1:00 – 4:00pm

Residential Students move into Apartment/Residence Hall

3:00 – 4:00pm

Optional Campus Tour

Leaving from Larsen Student Union 2nd Floor

4:00 – 5:00pm

Optional Meet and Greet for Students and Families

Larsen Student Union – Fireplace Alcove

5:00 – 6:00pm

Complimentary Dinner at Lottie Nelson Dining Room

Students and Families – look for designated seating areas

6:30 – 6:45pm

Opening Session for Students and Families

Parmer Cinema (Boyer Hall 1st Floor)

6:45 – 7:30pm

Worship and Prayer of Dedication for Students and Families

Parmer Cinema (Boyer Hall 1st Floor)

8:00 – 10:00pm

Evening Social Time / Make Your Own Sundae

The LOFT Great Room

Friday, January 27

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

Lottie Nelson Dining Room, 2nd floor Eisenhower Campus Center

9:00 – 9:40am

Education Messiah Style

Dr. Randy Basinger, Provost, Messiah College

Parmer Cinema (Boyer Hall 1st Floor)

9:40 – 10:00am

Computing Services

Berte Thompson, Director, Academic Technology Services

Parmer Cinema (Boyer Hall 1st Floor)

10:00 – 10:10am

Break

Refreshments provided by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs

10:10 – 11:00am

Overview of Academic Policies, Curriculum and Academic Support Programs

Dr. Erin Boyd-Soisson, Director of Academic Advising

Parmer Cinema (Boyer Hall 1st Floor)

11:00 – 12:00pm

Individual Academic Advising & Schedule Adjustments

Dr. Erin Boyd-Soisson, Director of Academic Advising

Representative from the Registrar’s Office

Boyer 237 Computer Lab

12:00 – 1:00pm

Lunch

Lottie Nelson Dining Room, 2nd floor Eisenhower Campus Center

1:00 – 2:00pm

Introduction and Orientation to Library

Michael Rice, Librarian/Electronic Resources Coordinator

Murray Library

2:00 – 5:00pm

Free Time

Purchase books and visit misc. campus offices while they are open

3:30 – 5:00pm

Optional Language Placement Test

Boyer Language Lab (Boyer 138)

5:00 – 6:00pm

Dinner

Lottie Nelson Dining Room, 2nd floor Eisenhower Campus Center

8:00 – 10:00pm

Bingo Night at the Union

Sponsored by the Student Activities Board (S.A.B.)

Larsen Student Union

Saturday, January 28

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

Lottie Nelson Dining Room, 2nd floor Eisenhower Campus Center

10:00 – 10:50am

Living in Community

Bittner Residence 2nd Floor Lounge

*** For those that do not live in Bittner, meet initially in the    Bittnerlobby and someone will take you up to the 2nd floor lounge.

11:00 – 12:00pm

Health and Safety Information

Cindy Burger, Director of Department of Safety & Dispatch Services

Ellie Addleman, Engle Center Counseling Staff & Wellness Educator

The LOFT Great Room

12:00 – 5:00pm

Service Project (box lunch is provided)

Meet at the LOFT Great Room

5:00 – 6:00pm

Dinner

Lottie Nelson Dining Room, 2nd floor Eisenhower Campus Center

7:00 – 9:00pm

Bowling at Trindle Bowl

Meet at the LOFT Great Room

Sunday, January 29

7:00 – 8:00am

Breakfast

Lottie Nelson Dining Room, 2nd floor Eisenhower Campus Center

Morning Worship

See Church Database - http://www.messiah.edu/ministries/Church/

12:00 - 1:00pm

Lunch

Lottie Nelson Dining Room, 2nd floor Eisenhower Campus Center

Afternoon Free Time

Free time meeting roommates or preparing for the first day of classes, etc.

Monday, January 30

Classes Begin