Transition Week

Schedule of Events: August 19-26, 2012

Schedule Update: Convocation on Sunday, Aug. 26 will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Wisdom Gym. The current schedule has the start time listed as 7:00 p.m. The Candle Lighting Ceremony will immediately follow Convocation.

When you arrive for Transition Week, you will be assigned to a small group of other new students to share the week's experiences with. You will also receive a conference booklet that will contain full descriptions of each of the events listed on the below schedule.

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Events w/ various days/times

There are several events throughout Transition Week in which a time will be assigned based on which small group you are in. Your Transition Leader will inform you of your pre-assigned days/times for the following events during your first Group Time meeting:

Ropes

Strengths

OrgSync

Saturday

August 18

Saturday's events are reserved for students who are participating in Tarleton's Learning Communities. These students will be contacted by Residential Living & Learning concerning the following events:

Learning Community Move-In
Learning Community Pinning Ceremony
Learning Community Dessert Reception
Learning Community Rotation Sessions & Dinner

Sunday

August 19

On Sunday you will settle into your new residence hall and participate in several events with your families before getting to know your fellow group members.

New Student Move-In
4 p.m. - Commuter Check-In
5 p.m. - Passing of the Pen
(Families welcome!)
6 p.m. - Transition Picnic
(Families welcome!)
8 p.m. - Group Time
11 p.m. - Texan Follies

Monday

August 20

Monday's events will make you excited to be here and you will hear from students leaders about Tarleton's values and expectations.

7 a.m. - Breakfast
9 a.m. - All Class Spirit Rally
11 a.m. Rotation Sessions: Lunch, "University Expectations," and "Core Values"
2 p.m. - Rec Fest and Wellness Conference
5 p.m. - Dinner
8 p.m. - Group Time

Tuesday

August 21

On Tuesday, you will learn what is expected of you as a scholar of higher education and be able to get a head start on your future.

7 a.m. - Breakfast
9 a.m. - Career Conference
11 a.m. Rotation Sessions: Lunch, "Academic Expectations," and "Academic Integrity"
2 p.m. - All Class Rally
2:30 p.m. - Meet the Colleges
5 p.m. - Dinner
6 p.m. - Amazing Race/Group Time

Wednesday

August 22

Wednesday's events will focus on how your decisions can impact your college career and your future. You will also get a chance to relax and have some fun as the week hits the halfway mark.

7 a.m. - Breakfast
9 a.m. - Civility Conference
11 a.m. - Rotation Sessions: Lunch, "R.E.A.L.," and "First Year Reading Experience"
2 p.m. - All Class Rally
3 p.m. - Open House
5 p.m. - Dinner
8 p.m. - Relaxation Station: Splashville, Movie on the Lawn, and Dueling Pianos

Thursday

August 23

Succeeding in the classroom is the theme on Thursday. The day will also include some fun and engaging activities for the entire Class of 2016!

7 a.m. - Breakfast
9 a.m. - Academic Success Conference I
11 a.m. Rotation Sessions: Lunch, "Student Philanthropy," and "Convocation/Candle Lighting Preview"
2 p.m. - Open House
5 p.m. - Dinner
8 p.m. - Soberfest

Friday

August 24

As the week begins to wind down, you will have another chance to check out the Academic Success Conference as well as discover ways you can volunteer in the community. The day will end with some live music!

7 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. - Academic Success Conference II
11 a.m. - Rotation Sessions: Lunch and "Volunteer Fair"
2 p.m. - All Class Rally
3 p.m. - Volleyball Scrimmage/Group Time
5 p.m. - Dinner
8 p.m. - Street Dance feat. Six Market Blvd.

Saturday

August 25

Saturday is your chance to connect with current students and organizations at Tarleton. You'll also be introduced to TSU's great traditions and spirit.