New Student Orientation 2015
Parents Schedule
Welcome to Transylvania!
The two-day parent orientation will prepare both
you and your student for the first year of college.
To help make this transition a smooth one, meet
with staff from a variety of departments—from
financial aid to dining services—and participate
in panel discussions about both the curricular and
co-curricular experience.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
College Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computing Help Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dean of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Department of Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dining Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health, Counseling and Disability Services . . . . .
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mail Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registrar’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residence Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student Crimson Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
233-8270
281-3570
281-3593
233-8215
233-8118
233-8217
281-3682
233-8225
233-8137
233-8211
233-8116
233-8498
233-8660
233-8154
233-8239
TRANSYLVANIA FAMILY WEEKEND
October 9–11, 2015
Mark your calendar for a special weekend when
families can experience life at Transylvania and
in the Lexington community. Events will include
a chance to attend classes, Transy sports,
performances and more.
Go to transy.edu/parents/weekend.htm for more
information and a list of hotels near campus.
DATES TO REMEMBER
August 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August term classes begin
September 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day of August term classes
September 6 . . . . . . . . Returning students arrive on campus
September 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall term classes begin
October 9–11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Weekend
October 19–20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall break
November 25–27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving holiday
December 15–18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall term final exams
January 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter term classes begin
March 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring break
April 19–22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter term final exams
April 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May term classes begin
May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May term classes end
May 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commencement
Office of the Dean of Students
300 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 233-8215
transy.edu
For special arrangements for people with disabilities call
Brenda Dennis in the Office of Health and Wellness - (859) 281-3682.
STL1299-0815
The list of events and important phone numbers
in this brochure will come in handy during
orientation and throughout the school year.
New Student Orientation 2015
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
NEW STUDENT MOVE-IN
The Transylvania community will be available
to assist you as you help your student move in.
Please observe the signs that will direct you to
the unloading area.
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
OFFICES OPEN TO ASSIST YOU
After check-in, you may want to visit with
representatives from different college departments and programs who will answer questions
and describe their services. Some of the
participating departments include dining
services, accounting, bookstore, financial aid,
disability services, Crimson Card services and
student life.
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
PICNIC LUNCH
Back Circle
Take a break from moving in and meet other students and families.
12:30–2 p.m.
ALUMNI LEGACY LUNCH (By invitation)
Graham Cottage
4:30–6:30 p.m.
A TASTE OF KENTUCKY
Forrer Dining Hall
Enjoy local cuisine. Students on a meal plan admitted with meal card. Parents and guests admitted
with advance purchase tickets.
6:30–7:30 p.m.
DESSERT WITH THE DEANS
William T. Young Campus Center
Parents are invited to a short presentation and welcome reception hosted by Interim V.P. for Student
Affairs and Dean of Students Michael Covert and
V.P. and Dean of the College Laura Bryan.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
9–10 a.m.
PARENT MEETING WITH FACULTY ADVISOR
Location information available at student move-in.
Parents Schedule
10–11 a.m.
SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
A-BEYOND THE BUBBLE
Strickland Auditorium, Brown Science Center
Representatives from the Office of Community
Service and Civic Engagement discuss ways
our students embrace the world beyond
Transylvania.
B-PARENTS: YOU’RE NOT DONE YET
Cowgill 102
Representatives from the Health and Wellness
Office discuss how parents play a critical role
in the success of their college student.
C-LIFE AFTER TRANSYLVANIA
Faculty and Staff Lounge, Mitchell Fine Arts
It’s never too early to start thinking about life
after Transylvania. Career Development staff
will help parents understand the four-year
process students should use for life planning.
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
FIRST-YEAR INDUCTION CEREMONY
Haggin Auditorium, Mitchell Fine Arts Center
Parents and family members are encouraged to
attend as the class of 2019 is officially inaugurated into the Transylvania community. Dressy
casual attire.
Noon–1:30 p.m.
ONE LAST QUESTION
Forrer Dining Hall (cash or credit card only)
For those parents with one last question, join
the Student Affairs staff and other offices for a
farewell luncheon. After lunch, say your farewells and give your student time to adjust on
their own to their new home away from home.