New Transfer Student Schedule
***Your presence is required at all marked events.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
| 9:30 am - 5:00 pm | All Day Events & Activities |
| **Welcome Tent - Check In | |
| TWU Bookstore - RSC | |
| Purchase your books for Fall classes | |
| Computer Hook Up Instructions - in your residence or collegium | |
| Parents' Tent | |
| Stop by the tent outside Reimer Student Centre to meet other parents and TWU staff | |
| ETC. - Hallway, RSC | |
| TWU support services: ways to be involved and other important information (Banks, cell phones and TWUSA) * TODAY ONLY! | |
| TWU Extension - RSC | |
| Stop by the table to explore opportunities to study in non-traditional ways, like travel studies, certificate programs, online courses, Summer Sessions, Freshman Academy and more... | |
| Dining Service Tour | |
| 11:00 am & 12:45 pm |
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| Sign up at ETC. booth to see behind the scenes of Sodexo | |
| Theatre Scholarship Auditions- Freedom Hall, RNT |
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| Considering a Theatre Major? See the call board in RNT for details | |
| Auditions for Voice Lessons, TWU Choirs, Missionsfest Worship Team, Vocal Ensembles- Atrium, RSC | |
| All students interested in any of these, please visit the Larson Atrium vocal display for information and to sign up for an appointment with Dr. Wes Janzen. Sign up and auditions run daily, Saturday - Wednesday. | |
| Audition for Instrumental Lessons, TWU Instrumental Ensembles, TWU Small Ensembles and TWU Jazz Combo - MPF 210 | |
| Sign up at Instrumental Display in the Atrium. Auditions with Allan Thorpe, Ph.D, Saturday and Monday - Wednesday | |
| Campus Tours: 10 am, 11 am, and 1:00 pm - MC Entrance | |
| See the campus with a tour guide | |
| Free Photobooth Picture - inside RSC | |
| Free Caricature Drawing - in front of RSC | |
| Al-O-ha Hangout- Douglas Hall, Douglas Centre | |
| -Guitar Hero, bocce ball, croquet, volleyball, meeting people & eating candy | |
| 11:07 Comedy Improv- Outside Parent Tent | |
| Come see TWU improvisation at 11 am and 1 pm | |
| 9:30 am - 5:00 pm | Enrolment Confirmation- Welcome Tent |
| 9:30 am - 3:00 pm | **Resident & Commuter Check-In and Move-In |
| 9:30 am - 2:30 pm | Commuter Activities in the West Coast Collegium |
| An essential opportunity to meet other commuters. Lunch is included! | |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Complimentary Lunch - Dining Services, RSC |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Commuter Parent and Local Parent Meeting - Atrium, RSC |
| 10:00 am - 1:30 pm | Norma Marion Alloway Library - RSC |
| Open for tours and viewing | |
| 1:30pm-2:15pm | US/International Students Meeting- Atrium, RSC |
| Important Information for American and International Students | |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | **Connections Group - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| New First year students this is your first opportunity to meet each other | |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
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| Check out your schedule for the week and sign up for events. | |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Parent Info Session - Atrium, RSC |
| Discussion with key staff members | |
| 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm | New Students and Parents Meet President Raymond and the Faculty - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Dinner - Dining Services, RSC |
| 4:15 pm - 6:30 pm | Commuter Links - Robson Lounge, RH |
| Come and meet other commuters- dinner is provided | |
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | After Dark - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| A fun evening with great entertainment and an inside look at TWU! | |
| **Your presence is requires at all events marked ** |
Sunday, September 4, 2011
| 8:00 - 9:30am | Breakfast - Dining Services, RSC |
| 9:30-10:30am | First Generation Parent and New Student Meeting- Northwest Auditorium, NWB |
| Find out how to help your student succeed! | |
| 11 am - 12 pm | TWU Worship Service - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| Come join us for a praise and worship celebration |
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| 12:00 pm | Parent Farewell - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| Parents say goodbye |
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| 1:30 - 5:00 pm | ** Connections Group - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| Get to know the people in your group by going on a recreational outing! | |
| 1:30 - 5:00 pm | ** Transfer Student Connect Rec. Outings - meet in Lower Cafe, DC |
| Sign up for the event of your choice | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm | Parent Drop In - Sodexo Lounge area |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | International Links - The Globe, McH |
| Meet with other international students. | |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | TCK/MK Dinner - The Globe, McH |
| Third-culture kids and missionary kids meet. | |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Dinner - Dining Services, RSC |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Commuter Links Dinner - Robson Lounge, RH |
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If interested, sign up to sleep overnight in a Residence Hall, Tuesday, Sept. 7th |
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| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Mature Student and Family Dinner - Graduate Collegium, FC |
| Bring your spouse and kids to the family dinner, RSVP by sending an email to glenn.hansen@twu.ca | |
| 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Square Dance - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| Dress Country and swing your partner round and round | |
| 9:00 - 11:00 pm | Movie Night - Northwest Auditorium, NWB |
| Come hang out and watch a movie (title TBA) |
Monday, September 5, 2011
| ***************** | Students interested in Teacher Education: A separate advising session will be held at 8:30 am Tuesday, which you MUST ATTEND. This meeting will be held in BLOCK HALL, Neufeld. Attend the advising session that pertains to your teachable subject on Tuesday at 9:45 am |
| All Day | Vocal Auditions - Atrium, RSC |
| All Day | Instrumental Auditions - MPF 210 |
| 7:00 am - 9:30 am | Breakfast - Dining Services, RSC |
| 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | Registration at Mattson Centre |
| 9:30 am - 10:45 am | ** 1st Year Assembly - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| People and places you should know | |
| 11 am - 12 pm | ** All Commuter Meeting - WC Collegium, DC |
| 11 am - 12 pm | ** All Resident Meeting |
| Douglas residents meet in Douglas Lounge | |
| Fraser residents meet in Fraser Lounge | |
| Northwest residents meet in Northwest Auditorium | |
| 11 am - 1:00 pm | Lunch - Dining Services, RSC |
| 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | ** Connections Group - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| Important Academic Details and group meeting |
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| 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | ** Transfer Meeting - Lower Cafe, DC |
| Important Academic Details and Transfer Panel | |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | ** Alumni Connections: Return to TWU |
| Connections meeting location | |
| Meet recent TWU graduates working in your area of interest. | |
| 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Dinner - Dining Services, RSC |
| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Spoons Tournament - Fraser Lounge, FH |
| Try your hand at Spoons and meet some new friends. | |
| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Dodgeball Tournament - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| In case spoons is too laid back for you! | |
| 9:45 pm - 10:45 pm | ** First Resident Floor Meeting - Your residence louge |
| Meet with the other members of your floor and your RA |
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
| All Day | Vocal Auditions - Atrium, RSC |
| All Day | Instrumental Auditions - MPF 210 |
| 7:00 am - 9:30 am |
Breakfast - Dining Services, RSC |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am |
**Teacher Education Group Advising Session - Block Hall, NEU |
| This is a mandatory meeting for students who are planning a teaching career. Students pursuing Teacher Education or interested in teaching, must attend | |
| 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
**Business Group Advising/Orientation - Northwest Auditorium, NWB |
| Barbeque lunch included for all business students | |
| 9:45 am - 10:45 am |
** Group Advising Sessions |
| -Aviation - Block Hall | |
| -Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Environmental Studies (BSc) - NEU 36 | |
| -Communications and Corporate Communications - STR 231 | |
| -Deciding - Block Hall, NEU |
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| -English and Modern Languages - RNT 122 | |
| -Geography and Environmental Studies (BA) - RNT 224 | |
| -General Studies - Block Hall, NEU |
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| -History, Canadian, Political and International Studies - RNT 125 | |
| -Human Kinetics - Gym Annex | |
| -Linguistics - CANIL 209 | |
| -Math, Physics, Pre-Engineering, and Computer Science - NEU 13 | |
| -Nursing - NEU 41 | |
| -Philosophy - RNT 122 | |
| -Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, and Human Services - RNT 121 | |
| -Religious Studies - NEU 21 | |
| -SAMC (Music, Theatre, Art) - RNT 237 | |
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11:00 am - 1:30 pm |
One- on- one Advising |
| Meet your advisor in a small group in his/her office | |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch - Dining Services, RSC |
| 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm |
** Connections Group - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
**Transfer Students Discovering Your Personality Dimensions, Fraser Lounge, FH |
| Discover your personality strengths and how you interact with others | |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Entrance Auditions for Incominig Music Majors |
| Vocal - MPF 130 | |
| Intrumental - MPF 128 | |
| Piano - MPF 210 | |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Commuter Connect- Collegium |
| Sign up in the Collegium to hang with other commuters | |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Math Survey Exam - Block Hall, NEU |
| This exam is for students taking a science degree that requires Calculus (Math 123) |
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| 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Commuter Links Meal - $4 - Robson Lounge, RH |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Dinner - Dining Services, RSC |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Commuter Links Meal - $4 - Robson Lounge, RH |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
** Connections Groups Visit Faculty/Staff Homes |
| Meet in various locations - location list in Student Life | |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
** Transfer Groups Visit Faculty/Staff Homes |
| Meet in Lower Cafe, DC | |
| 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | NCAA Men's Basketball - Langley Events Centre |
| TWU Men's Spartans vs. Santa Clara | |
| 9:00 pm - 9:00 am |
Commuter Sleepover |
| Residents invite a commuter from your Connections Group | |
| 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Residence Open House |
| Check out the different lounges for games and new friends |
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
| All Day |
Vocal Auditions - Atrium, RSC |
| All Day | Instrumental Auditions - MPF Room 210 |
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7:30 am - 8:15 am |
Sun Run - Recreation Services, Dugout, DC |
| Runners of all fitness levels! Discover trails available to explore at TWU! | |
| 7:00 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast - Dining Services, RSC |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Free Commuter/Resident Host Pancake Breakfast - Robson Lounge, RH |
| 9:30 am - 10:30 am | ** 1st Year Assembly - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| Academic Information for all new students! |
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| 10:30 am - 12pm | Music Placement Test - MPF 201 |
| This test is for all students wishing to take music history or theory courses. | |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Lunch - Dining Services, RSC |
| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Stanley Park Experience - Meet in front of the Gym |
| See the ocean and meet new people! | |
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Dinner - Dining Services, RSC |
| 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Sophomore Meet & Greet - Fraser Lounge, FH |
| All incoming 2nd year students and transfer students are invited to enjoy ice cream, reconnect with friends and find out how to get involved. | |
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ** Resident Floor Meeting - Residence Lounge |
| Meet with the other members of your floors and your RA |
Thursday, September 8, 2011
| 8:00 am |
Classes Begin |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Convocation Chapel - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| First Formal gathering of all students, staff, and faculty | |
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1:10 pm - 2 pm |
Connections Group - all new students |
| Tuesday Groups - Atrium, RSC | |
| Wednesday Groups - Lower Caf, DC | |
| Thursday Groups - Northwest Auditorium, NWB | |
| 4: 00 pm - 6:00 pm |
TWUSA Barbeque, Used Book Sale - Lawn in front of RSC |
| 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Party on the Patio - The GLOBE, McH |
| Everyone is Welcome |
Friday, September 9, 2011
| 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Spartan Pep Rally - David E. Enarson Gymnasium |
| Get your free "Spartans Faithful" shirt and put on your Blue and Gold to show your school spirit | |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Spartan Men's Soccer - North Field |
Saturday, September 10, 2011
| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | TWU Challenge |
| TWU's 31st annual Banana Challenge obstacle course event. Join your residence or commuter group to vie for the esteemed position of TWU Challenge Winners! | |
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8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Dorm Skits - Atrium |
| Come with your friends fro a night of entertainment and laughter! |