Meadowland College
Freshman Orientation
August 24, 2010
Moving In
• Volunteers will help freshmen move in on
the morning of August 24.
– Drive to main gate to have a volunteer assigned to
you.
– Volunteer will accompany you to the dorm.
– Volunteer will arrange for luggage carts.
Getting Wired
• After moving in,
volunteer will help
you set up your
computer and
demonstrate accessing
the library and other
online services.
The Bookstore
• Volunteer will explain
how to avoid long
lines at the bookstore
and how to order
online.
• Volunteer will
accompany you to the
bookstore for a
firsthand look around.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, August 24
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8:30 AM-11:00 AM
Student Check-in at Main Gate
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Students will register with Volunteer
Experience staff and receive room keys from
Residential Services.
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Student-Parent Orientation Session at South
Campus Hall
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View freshman orientation slide show.
Question and answer period.
Volunteer Experience staff presents
information about the Volunteer Experience
program
1:00 PM
Student Lunch at the Main Dining Room
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Groups will leave for sites directly from lunch.
Parents can have the option of eating at the
Food Court or local restaurants.
5:15 PM-7:00 PM
Barbeque at North Campus
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Volleyball, cooking out, and group activities.
In case of bad weather, activities will be
moved indoors.
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7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Break to relax in rooms and unpack
•
9:00 PM-10:30 PM
Bowling or Miniature golf
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Get to know other students through a little
friendly competition.
Price included in program fee.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, August 25
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7:30 AM-8:30 AM
Breakfast at the Main Dining Room
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Use meal ticket provided.
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8:30 AM-9:00 AM
Groups Meet to Leave for Volunteer Sites
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9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Work at Volunteer Sites
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5:45 PM
Dinner at Local Princeton Restaurants
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Sample dining around campus. Dinner
cost is paid by college orientation
program.
7:00 PM -9:00 PM
Game Night
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Play games with other first-year
students at Southwest Hall.
9:00 PM
Movie
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Students will divide into groups to view
favorite summer flicks.
Dining Hours
for Main Dining Room
Monday through Friday
Breakfast 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Lunch 11:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Dinner (Monday through Thursday) 4:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Dinner (Friday) 4:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Breakfast 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Lunch 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Brunch 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Dining Options
• Meal Plans: Freshmen MUST participate in one
meal plan outlined in dining options brochure.
– Rules:
• You must have an ID card to access your meal plan.
• All meal plans apply to the main dining room.
• Only meal plans in Category I and V can be used at the Food
Court, located in the student building. Note dining hours
posted for this location.
Getting Around Campus
• Go to the Visitors’ Center – Building B, located at main
gate.
– Pick up campus maps.
– Learn some cool facts about Meadowland.
• Bus Service
– Local transport around campus. Picks up in front of main gate and
will transport you to North and South campuses.
– Night transport. Van service provides transportation around
campus during the night.
• Walking Escorts
– Available at night. Dial 555-walk.
Call 555-555-5555 for more details about bus service.
Getting Involved
• Attend the Activities Fair
– August 28, Administration
Building, 4:00 p.m. where you
will learn about
Meadowland’s many clubs and
organizations
• Student Clubs
– Countless clubs, intramural
sports teams, and volunteer
organizations will enrich your
mind, body and spirit.
• Student-led
• Student created