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Transfer Orientation Schedule

New Transfer Student Orientation

Welcome to Augustana!  As you transition to this new community, we invite you to take part in the Transfer Orientation options listed below.  This will provide an opportunity for you to get to know other students who are new to campus, in addition to familiarizing yourself with Augustana. 

Sunday, Sept 2nd

11:00 am to 4:00 p.m. -  Move In       -       Residence Halls
11:00 am to 4:00 p.m.  -  Bookstore Open    -     Morrison Commons
*5:30 pm - Meet and Greet & President’s Picnic   -     Meet in Back Alley
*9:00 p.m. - Comedian Jessi Campbell -   Elmen Center

Monday, Sept 3rd

*10:00 a.m. -  Strengths Quest     -       GSC  100
                           Be sure to complete your StrengthsQuest Exercise prior to attending.  
*11:00 a.m.  - Campus Tour  -    Departing from GSC
                           Bring your class schedule so you know where you are going the first day of class.
*12:00 p.m. -  Lunch in the Commons  -    Dining Room
*2:00-4:30 p.m. -  Lip Dub Choreography - Morrison Commons
 *4:30 p.m. -  Lip Dub Filming
*5:00-9:00 p.m. -  Carnival and Dinner   -    Commons Patio

Tuesday, Sept  4th

8:30 a.m. -  Welcome to Augustana  -    Back Alley
                       Transfer Student Orientation meeting with many important members or the Augustana College Community.  We will answer any   important questions you might have before the first day of class.  Continental Breakfast provided.  
10:00 a.m. -  Opening Convocation  -  Our Savior's Lutheran Church
                       Experience the traditional start to the academic year.  We will walk to convocation as a group from the Back Alley.
11:30 a.m.  - Lunch Break- Lunch is on your own…on or off campus
12:30-1:15 pm - Student Employment Meeting  -   Kresge Hall
                       Students who have been assigned on campus employment should attend this meeting.
1:15 p.m. - Academic Advising Meeting  -  A list of meeting rooms will be handed out at the morning meeting. 
*7:00-9:00 p.m. -  New Student Varieties Auditions  -   Kresge Hall
                        Do you have some unique talents?  Be a part of the New Student Variety Show.

Wednesday, Sept 5th

First Day of Class! Find your schedule and class locations on the portal (my.augie.edu)
*8:00 p.m. -  New Student Varieties  -  Kresge Hall
Check out the new talent on campus!
*9:00 p.m. - Bonfire on the Campus Green

Friday, Sept 7th

*9:00 p.m.  -  UBG Coffee House featuring Preston Pugmire - Back Alley
 

*   While we encourage you to participate in all of the planned activities, the events with an asterisk are optional.