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Sunday, August 16, 2009

8:00am – 8:00pm

Entropy+
UC, First Floor
Here you'll find everything from organic treats to laundry detergent. You can find snacks, fruit, candy, juice, soft drinks, water, microwaveable meals and personal products. Most importantly, there is a coffee bar!

8:00am – 5:00pm

Orientation Information
Kirr Commons, University Center (UC) Lobby
Stop by and get information on where to go and what to do. Orientation staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you. You can also purchase a ticket for the Gateway Clipper Thursday night cruise.

8:30am – 4:40pm

ID Card Photo
Carnegie Mellon Card Office, Lower Level Warner Hall A15
Check to see that you received your Carnegie Mellon ID card in your Housing.

8:30am – 4:30pm

Enrollment Services
The HUB, Lower Level Warner Hall A12
Contact an Assistant Director of Enrollment Services in The HUB for information regarding: the financial aid application process, financial need analysis determination, financial aid programs, student and parent loans, student account payment plans, enrollment/financial aid questions, Plaid Ca$h accounts, academic and financial aid forms. The Assistant Directors are available to assist you with all of your enrollment needs.

9:00am – 4:00pm

Orientation Registration
Rangos Ballroom, UC
Stop by to receive your Orientation materials, Class of 2013 T-shirt, special Orientation gift and welcome gifts.
*After 4:00pm, Orientation Registration will move to the Housing and Dining Office in Morewood Gardens E Tower.

9:00am – 3:00pm

Family Welcome Area
Alumni Lounge, UC
Come in and beat the heat! Enjoy refreshments while meeting Carnegie Mellon students, families and staff.

9:00am – 2:00pm

Room Key Pick-Up and Move-In – See Below
*After 2:00pm, Room Key Pick-Up will move to the Housing and Dining Office in Morewood Gardens E Tower.

Obtain your key at Donner House if you reside in:
Boss House
Donner House
Hamerschlag House
Henderson House
Margaret Morrison Apartments
McGill House
Resnik House
Roselawn Terrace Houses
Scobell House
Welch House
West Wing House
Woodlawn Apartments

Obtain your key at Morewood Gardens if you reside in:
Morewood Gardens
Morewood Gardens E Tower
Mudge House
Stever House

Obtain your key at Doherty House if you reside in:
Doherty House

Obtain your key at Whitfield Hall at 143 North Craig Street if you reside in
any of the following Oakland Apartments:
Cathedral Mansions
Fairfax Apartments
London Terrace Apartments
Shady Oak Apartments
Shirley Apartments
Veronica Apartments
Webster Hall

9:00am – 3:30pm

Banking Information
McKenna Peter Wright Room, UC
Representatives from local banks are available to answer questions and help you set up new accounts. Please note that PNC Bank has been selected as Carnegie Mellon preferred banking partner. Students with a PNC account can link it to their Carnegie Mellon ID card, which will then function as an ATM card.

10:45am - 11:45am

Student Affairs Welcome and Overview of Student Services
McConomy Auditorium, UC
A panel of members from various student support services will provide an overview of their areas including Student Affairs, Housing and Dining Services, Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services and University Police. Time will be allocated for questions

11:00am – 2:00pm

Student Services Resource Fair
Outside University Center (rainsite: Kirr Commons, UC Lobby
Representatives from various student service departments answer your questions and provide useful information and literature.

11:00am – 3:00pm

Computing Services Help Center
Cyert Hall 119
Visit the Help Center if you need assistance with configuring your computer, registering your outlet, connecting to the network or other computing related questions.

Lunch

Various vendors in the University Center will be open. A listing of local restaurants will be available at the Orientation Information Area.

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Fraternity and Sorority Information Session
Connan Room, UC
Every year over 300 students make the decision to become involved in a fraternity or sorority at Carnegie Mellon. Come and learn more about the fraternities and sororities at Carnegie Mellon and meet students from the Greek community and the staff who work with Greek Life. Whether you are thinking about GOING GREEK, or are still undecided, feel free to come to our information session and see what Greek Life has to offer you at Carnegie Mellon University .

12:00pm – 3:30pm

Individual College Programs
Parents and students will meet with deans and faculty members to discuss academic transition and resources available to facilitate success.

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Mellon College of Science
McConomy Auditorium, UC

1:15pm – 2:15pm

School of Computer Science
McConomy Auditorium, UC

1:15pm – 2:15pm

College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Baker Lawn Tent

1:30pm – 2:30pm

College of Fine Arts
Architecture Margaret Morrison 103
Art College of Fine Arts 303
Design Margaret Morrison 212
Drama Chosky Theater, Purnell Center for the Arts
Music Kresge Recital Hall, College of Fine Arts

1:30pm – 2:30pm

Tepper School of Business
Simon Auditorium, Posner Hall

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Carnegie Institute of Technology
Baker Lawn Tent

2:30pm – 4:00pm

Ice Cream Social for Legacy Students and Families
Alumni House, Forbes Avenue
Students with family members who are also alumni of Carnegie Mellon are considered legacy students. Class of 2013 legacy students and their families are invited to Carnegie Mellon's Alumni House for an informal ice cream social. Don't miss this opportunity to meet your classmates and celebrate with your families as you prepare to carry on the Carnegie Mellon tradition!

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Student Affairs Welcome and Overview of Student Services
McConomy Auditorium, UC
A panel of members from various student support services will provide an overview of their areas including Student Affairs, Housing and Dining Services, Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services and Campus Police. Time will be allocated for questions.

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Transfer & Commuter Students’ Dessert Reception
Danforth Lounge, UC
New to Carnegie Mellon, but not to college? Living off-campus? Get your questions answered about the transition to Carnegie Mellon and enjoy dessert while meeting other new students. Family members are welcome to attend.

4:00pm – 5:00pm

President’s Address
Baker Lawn Tent
President Jared L. Cohon welcomes the Class of 2013.

5:00pm – 7:30pm

Dinner on Your Own and Family Farewells
Use this time to have a farewell dinner with your family while enjoying great food at a local restaurant or at an on-campus dining facility. For ideas, stop by the Orientation Information desk.

8:00pm – 11:00pm

Floor Meetings and Residence Hall Activities Boss House - On Floor
Doherty House - Doherty TV Lounge
Donner House - On Floor
Fairfax Apartments - RA Apartment
Hamerschlag House - On Floor
Henderson House - Henderson Lounge
London-Terrace Apartments - RA Apartment
McGill House - On Floor
Morewood Gardens - Morewood Multipurpose Room
Morewood E-Tower - On Floor
Mudge House - Mudge Courtyard
Resnik and West Wing Houses - West Wing TV Lounge
Roselawn, Woodlawn & Margaret Morrison Houses - Margaret Morrison Lounge
Scobell House - On Floor
Shady Oak Apartments- RA Apartment
Shirley Apartments - RA Apartment
Stever House - On Floor
Veronica Apartments - RA Apartment
Webster Hall - RA Apartment
Welch House –- Henderson Lounge

The programs on Sunday are for students, family members and guests.  After Sunday, programs and events
are for students.