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| Orientation |
| For New Students--Freshman
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| **Orientation for freshman
and transfer students will take place on Friday, August 21,
2009. |
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What is new student
orientation?
New Student Orientation is a part of Tiger Impact that is required
for all new students. It is designed to help students adjust
to their new environment and cope with the changes that they
will experience. Orientation gives new students a preview of
the college experience, helps students understand university
policies and procedures, and provides students opportunities
that familiarize them with university services and other students.
Students will acquire information to effectively deal with common
transition issues; develop a familiarity with the physical surroundings
of the university environment and acquire an understanding of
academic support services available to students; and discuss
academic expectations.
Orientation begins on Friday, August 21, 2009, with registration
at 9:00am. Orientation will conclude at 2:00pm with Tiger Impact
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What is Tiger Impact?
Tiger Impact is our opening weekend! It is a time to meet other
students, get acclimated to FHSU, and get ready for your first
day of class on Monday through a variety of educational and
social programs selected just for you. It is a great way to
meet a ton of people and learn about the University. Several
Tiger Impact events, such as PlayFair, Orientation, The Ultimate
RoadTrip, and Residence Hall floor meetings are REQUIRED events
for new students….attendance will be taken.
I am a transfer student or a non-traditional student. Do I have
to attend?
Transfer and Non-Traditional students will find a lot of value
in Orientation, held on Friday, August 21. However, a special
session just for Transfer and Adult Learners has been created
with you in mind. Join us for the Transfer and Adult Learner
Orientation, to be held in the Eagle Communications Hall of
the Robbins Center, from 11:30-1pm on Friday, August 21, 2009.
If you are a first-time freshmen adult learner, or a transfer
student, this session is for you! Join us for a free lunch,
an opportunity to meet other transfer and adult learner students,
and hear about resources available to help you succeed at
FHSU! Seating is limited; registration will be available online.
All attendees will receive a free gift!
What is Augustfest?
The beginning of a school year can be an exciting time-yet
also a time of finding classes, buying books, and adjusting
to college life. Fort Hays State University wants to help
ease the transition.
Augustfest is a series of events, activities, programs, and
opportunities designed to welcome and introduce you to campus
life. These events are geared toward all new and returning
students, faculty, and staff. Augustfest is a time for the
entire campus community to kick back, have some laughs, and
enjoy life and one another.
We invite you to take advantage of these first few weeks of
AugustFest and get involved-while creating memories and friendships
that will last a lifetime.
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International
Student Orientation
A week-long orientation will be held for all new international
students August 17 - 21. A few of the topics addressed during
orientation include: immigration & academic information,
residential life & housing, student health, culture shock,
campus safety, technology on campus, and getting involved. All
new international students at FHSU are highly encouraged to
participate in this event! |
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Schedule of Events for New
Student Orientation
Required for all new freshmen and transfer students
Friday, August 21, 2009
**Orientation, Beach / Schmidt Performing
Arts Center, Sheridan Hall, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Orientation is designed to help you adjust to your new environment
and cope with the changes you will experience in your first
semester at Fort Hays State University. We will preview
the university experience, help you understand university
policies and procedures, and provide opportunities that
familiarize you with the university resources and services.
Guest speaker Josh Shipp has written books, shared the stage
with Bill Cosby, hosted a reality show, and appeared on
MTV, Comedy Central, NBC, FOX, TLC, and in the LA TIMES.
Most recently he was named as one of CNN's Young People
Who Rock. Josh offers up "advice with attitude"
to those too old for "Bob the Builder" and too
young for Oprah and Dr. Phil. --REQUIRED
Transfer and Adult Learner Orientation, Eagle Communications
Hall, Robbins Center, 11:30-1pm
If you are a first-time freshmen adult learner, or a transfer
student, this session is for you! Join us for a free lunch,
an opportunity to meet other transfer and adult learner
students, and hear about resources available to help you
succeed at FHSU! Seating is limited; registration will be
available online. All attendees will receive a free gift!
Afternoon Departmental Socials, various academic
departments, 12:30-2pm
If you have already declared your major, visit your department
to meet faculty, staff, and key administrators. For undeclared
majors, take the opportunity to visit the Academic Advising
& Career Exploration Center.
Prescott Tolk, Comedian, Beach/Schmidt Performing
Arts Center, 7:00pm
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