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WOW 2017 Schedule
Events will have an F, T, or P noted:
F = Freshman Event
T = Transfer Student Event
P = Parent Event
Please note: this is a tentative schedule and subject to change. Check back regularly throughout the summer
for updates. You’ll receive a final WOW Schedule upon your arrival August 23.
Wednesday, August 23
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Yetter Hall Check-In and Move-In (F/T/P)
Residence Halls
This is the time for students living in Yetter Hall to check in for WOW and move into their assigned housing. Students
living in other buildings will not be permitted to check in at this time. Students may not check in any earlier than 1:00pm
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Student ID
Yetter Hall room
Students may obtain their student ID if they did not get it at check-in.
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Harwood, Waite, Peaks, & West Campus Check-In and Move-In (F/T/P)
Residence Halls
This is the time for students living in Harwood, Waite, the Peaks Apartments, West Campus, or the Duplexes to check in
for WOW and move into their assigned housing. Students living in Harwood, Waite, and the Peaks should proceed
directly to their building for check-in. Students living on West Campus or in the Duplexes should proceed to the main
desk at Yetter Hall. Students may not check in any earlier than 3:00pm.
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Dinner (F/T/P)
Anschutz Student Center Dining HallPlease join us for a casual dinner in the Café. All meals are free of charge to new
students’ families. Meals for new students will be deducted from their meal plans. All meals are buffet style, served
continuously during the hour.
9:00pm-10:30pm
Ice Cream Social (F/T)
Yetter Hall Plaza
Enjoy treats, music, and a fun time getting to know your peers.
Thursday, August 24
7:30am – 9:00am
Breakfast (F/T/P)
Anschutz Student Center Dining Hall
9:00am – 2:00pm
Get Your Student ID (F/T)
Location TBD
Students in need of a Student ID may have their picture taken and ID printed at this time. Students need Student ID’s for
meal plans, chapel attendance, class attendance and entrance to Yetter Hall.
9:00 am– 11:30 am
One-Stop Shop (F/T/P)
Event Center
Come by the One-Stop Shop to take care of some important tasks from CCU departments and check out the resources
available to you both at CCU and throughout the Lakewood Community. Here you can pick up parking permit,get help
from IT if you haven’t been able to configure your laptop to CCU’s wireless internet, open a bank account at a local bank if
you’d like, sign up for music auditions, check out local vendors, and more. (One-Stop Shop will also be open from
12:00pm – 2:00pm on Friday in the Event Center.) After One Stop Shot, you may pick up your parking permit at the
Anschutz Student Center Information Desk
9:30am
Commuter Student Check in and Required Meeting (F/T)
Location TBD
Please check in for WOW to receive you nametag, t-shirt and other information. All commuter students are required to
attend this meeting to find out important CCU policies. Here you’ll also receive information about Discipleship Groups,
Intramural Teams (including for Moonlight Volleyball), and meet your commuter student leaders.
9:00am, 10:00am & 11:00am Parent Workshops (P)
Please choose from the following workshops especially for parents.
Health and Wellness in College
9:00am & 10:00am,
Learn more about the free counseling services available on
campus to all students, as well as information about health
services provided by our campus nurse. The Director of
Counseling Services and the Director of Health Services will
lead this session.
Finances with Service Central
9:00am & 10:00am
This workshop will inform parents about the services offered
through Service Central, as well as a brief overview of financial
aid and scholarship opportunities available through CCU.
What's EMS?
9:00am & 10:00am
Learn more about Employment Management Services. We
exist to provide professionalism and job training along with 3tiered job placement, specific to your student's needs and
abilities.
Life Directions Center: Meet the Freshmen Advisors
10:00am & 11:00am
Get to know the advisors who will help guide your students
through their four years at CCU. Following a short
presentation, both freshmen advisors will be available for
questions.
Residence Life
10:00am & 11:00am
Wondering what it’s like to live on campus? Check out this
workshop led by the Director of Residence Life. Also find out
information about on-campus dining and renter’s insurance.
Parents of Athletes
11:00am only
If your son or daughter is currently involved in a CCU sport,
this workshop is for you.
10:00am & 11:00am
Campus Tours (F/T/P)
Meet at the Welcome Center
Members of our Admissions Staff will guide you on tours of campus.
11:30 am-1:00 pm– 1 Lunch (F/T/P)
Anschutz Student Center Dining Hall
12:45 pm – 2:15 pm
A Parent’s Perspective (P)
Leprino 170/172
Hear from Student Life on what parents can expect as they send their student off to college and some tips to make the
transition.
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Meet your FYI (F)
Various
Gather with your FYI class for a time to get to know your FYI Instructor, FYI Teaching Assistants and classmates during
your first meeting together!
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Transfer Event (T)
Anschutz Student Center Amphitheater
Hear from fellow students who have transferred to CCU in past semesters. Learn how they successfully transitioned into
the CCU community. You’ll also be able to sign up for Service Day and the New Student Retreat here.
2:30 pm-3:45 pm
Call to Community (F/T/P)
Event Center
Join us for a special address to incoming students and families. The staff, faculty, and student leaders of the CCU
community gather to pray for our new community members. Don’t miss this very special CCU tradition, and be sure to
wear your WOW shirt!
4:00 pm
Anschutz Student Center Dedication
It is time to officially dedicate our newest building at Colorado Christian University
5:00 pm -6:30 pm
All Campus BBQ (F/T/P)
Join the hundreds of other new families, current students, staff, and faculty as we celebrate the start to a new year. Don’t
miss this time of fellowship, music, games, bon fires, and a chance to get to know other members of the CCU Community.
6:00pm – 7:30 pm
Live Music & S’Mores (F/T/P)
The All Campus BBQ party doesn’t stop at dinner – stay for live music, s’mores, and watch the sunset across the campus.
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Mandatory Residential Community Meeting (F/T)
Event Center
This is a required meeting for all students living on campus.
Friday, August 25
7:30am – 9:00am
Breakfast (F/T/P)
Anschutz Student Center Dining Hall
9:30 am-10:45 am
Meet Your LDC Advisor (F/T)
Event Center
Students get the opportunity to meet their Life Directions Advisor and learn about the resources available through this
center. Your Life Directions Center serves as your Academic Advisor who help you navigate through your degree plan.
9:30 am-10:45 am
An Introduction to the First Year at CCU (P)
Leprino 170/172
Parents will get an overview of life on campus from August through May for their student’s first year.
11:00am – 12:00pm
School Receptions (F/T/P)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch (F/P)
Anschutz Student Center Dining Hall
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Transfer Lunch (T/P)
Location to be determined
Eat lunch with other transfers. All meals are provided free of charge to new students' families. Meals for new students will
be deducted from their meal plans.
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Get Your Student ID (F/T)
Location to be Determined
Students in need of a Student ID may have their picture taken and ID printed at this time. Students need Student ID’s for
meal plans, chapel attendance, class attendance and entrance to Yetter Hall.
12:00pm – 2:00 pm
Involvement, Job & Church Fairs (F/T/P)
Event Center
Curious about how you can get involved on and off campus? Meet the presidents of CCU’s 30 clubs, organizations, and
ministries and learn about these student-led programs. Also meet representatives from CCU departments and off-campus
businesses to find yourself a part-time job. Finally, looking for a church? Area churches will be on campus to help you
connect, grow, and serve in the Denver community.
2:00 pm -4:00 pm
FREE Time (F/T)
Students, you can use this time for last minute runs to the store, finish sprucing up your apartment and getting settled
before your parents leave. If you are all set, then take the time to get to know your new roomies. Commuter students,
gather in the Cougar Den for coffee and meet other commuter students.
2:30 pm-3:45 pm
One Last Question and a Meet and Greet by Region
Parents, do you have any last questions for a staff member? The Student Life staff will be available to answer questions
in an informal format. Additionally, you can meet up with other parents from your region of the United States.
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Chapel (F/T/P)
Event Center
Take a peak at what Chapel will be like during your time at CCU, hear from the Campus Pastor, and worship with your
new peers. Parents, receive a gift from CCU as you say goodbye to your students, and take them to dinner after chapel
concludes.
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Friday evening
Dinner with Your Family (F/T/P)
Various
Use this time to go out to dinner with your family before saying goodbye. The WOW program for parents concludes at this
time. You will find a list of restaurants and discounts in your WOW packet.
9:00pm – 11:00pm
Movie on the Wall (F/T)
Leprino Lawn
Watch a movie under the stars with the CCU student body. Sponsored by the Associated Students University
Programming Council (UPC).
Saturday, August 26
8:00 am-3:00 pm
Service Day (F/T)
Meet in the Anschutz Student Center Dining Hall
Join your fellow students as we serve the Denver community! Sponsored by the Life Directions Center. Check with your
FYI Instructor during Meet Your FYI to find your specific departure time. Some will leave at 8:00 am and some will leave
at 9:00 am Be sure to wear your WOW t-shirt, close-toed shoes, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle.
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Associated Students Cook-Out (F/T) and Moonlight Volleyball (F/T
Lakewood Park
Hungry after a day of service? CCU’s Associated Students will feed you! And you don’t want to miss this annual tradition
as living units and commuter teams compete to find out who will emerge as the sand volleyball champion. Sponsored by
Intramural.
Sunday, August 27
Morning
Church Rides (F/T)
See your RA for details
6:30 pm – 8:00pm
All-Campus Communion (F/T)
Event Center
Join the CCU community as we celebrate the start of a new year together!
Friday, September 8 — Sunday, September 10
New Student Retreat (F/T)
Frontier Ranch, Buena Vista, CO
Join us for a weekend away to refresh, worship, experience teaching, and tons of free time to continue building
friendships with your new peers. This retreat is mandatory for all freshmen, and transfers in INT 102.
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