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 Dean of Students and Student Affairs Division
2007 Fall New Undergraduate Orientation Program
For more details, please visit the APU Online Calendar: http://moose.alaskapacific.edu/calendar
Monday, August 13th
Journeys outdoor adventure groups arrive on campus--pre-registration required. (Journeys participants will be allowed to move into on-campus residences this day.)
For information about Journeys trips, please contact Admissions at 800-252-7528 or 907-564-8248. Information also available online at http://www.alaskapacific.edu/admissions/journeys.php |
5:30pm
Atwood Center |
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Journeys Bar-B-Que Dinner |
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6:30pm
Atwood Center |
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Journeys Overview Meeting |
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
Moseley |
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Pool Session for Sea Kayaking Groups |
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Tuesday, August 14th
| Journeys groups organize and depart |
7:30am - 8:30am
Atwood |
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Continental Breakfast for Journeys participants |
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11:30am
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Sack Lunch & Journeys Departure |
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August 14-21st
| Journeys groups in the Alaskan wilds |
Tuesday, August 21st
9:00am
Atwood Center |
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Residence Halls open
Check in at the Residence Life Office in the Atwood Center |
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| 10:00am & 11:00am |
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Campus Tours departing from in front of the Atwood Center |
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11:30am - 1:00pm
AC Cafeteria |
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Lunch
Journeys participants return to campus at Noon |
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1:30pm, 2:30pm
& 3:30pm |
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Campus Tours departing from in front of the Atwood Center |
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2:00pm
Meet in front of AC |
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Shopping Trip
For students to pick up things that didn't make it from home |
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5:300pm
AC Cafeteria |
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Orientation Program Kick-off &
Salmon-Bake Dinner*
*All new students & families encouraged to attend! |
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7:00 - 9:00pm
Atwood Center |
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Residence Hall Meeting
Mandatory for all students living on campus |
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7:00pm
Atwood Center Art Room |
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Off-campus Students Welcome
Check in at the Dean of Students Office to pick up Welcome packet, get a tour of campus, and start meeting fellow new students |
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Wednesday, August 22nd
7:30 - 8:30am
AC Cafeteria |
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Breakfast |
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9:00am - 12noon
CG 102 |
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Writing Placement Test
All new undergraduates must take placement tests in writing and math before registering for classes. The information gained will be used by your advisor to help you plan your class schedule. |
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11:30am - 1:00pm
AC Cafeteria |
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Lunch & Student Services Fair
During lunch, take time to visit the tables of our many Student Services offices o learn about the array of resources available to help new students survive & prosper in our academic community. |
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1:00 - 4:00pm
AC Academic Support Center |
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Math Placement Test
Placement testing is required unless you have received a transfer credit evaluation from the Registrar's Office indicating you have met the math proficiency requirement. (Testing is required of non-degree seeking students who plan to enroll in math courses.) |
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4:00 - 4:45pm
CG 102 |
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Dollars & "Sense" with Financial Aid
All new students who are receiving financial aid are required to attend this Financial Aid session. The session covers basic policies and procedures for obtaining your student aid. We will discuss the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy for financial aid and other information that you need to know. Parents are welcome to attend. |
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5:00pm
Meet by AC fountain |
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New Student Class Photo |
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5:30pm
AC Cafeteria |
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Faculty & New Student Dinner
Mingle, mingle, mingle! Great food. Great people. Great conversation. APU's esteemed faculty will join new students in the Atwood Center for an informal time of special activities, dinner conversation, and special presentations by several members of the faculty on their dreams, passions & adventures! |
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
Student Floors |
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Residence Hall Meetings
Mandatory for all students living on campus |
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9:00pm - 10:30pm
Moseley |
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Open Gym at Moseley
Basketball, volleyball & open gym time at the Moseley Sports Center! |
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Thursday, August 23rd
7:30 - 8:30am
AC Cafeteria |
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Breakfast (for campus residents on meal plan)
Please gather in Orientation groups for breakfast & go as a group to the General Advising Session afterwards! |
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8:30 - 9:30am
GH Theatre |
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Advising & Registration Meeting
This session is required for all new APU students. Learn about your major and the registration process in this meeting. Remember to bring your student handbook, APU Catalog and writing materials for taking notes. |
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9:45 - 2:30pm
Advisor's office |
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Advising Sessions
(Students will have assigned advising times to meet with their advisor)
Moose Group:
9:45am |
Chinook Group:
10:30am |
Orca Group:
11:15am |
Grizzly Group:
1:00pm |
Wolf Group:
1:45pm |
Puffin Group:
2:30pm |
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10:30am - 5:00pm
GIS Computer Lab |
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Registration
After meeting with your Advisor, head to the GIS Computer Lab in Grant Hall to register online for your classes. The Registrar's Office staff will be there to assist you with the process
Moose Group:
10:30am |
Chinook Group:
11:15am |
Orca Group:
1:00pm |
Grizzly Group:
1:45pm |
Wolf Group:
2:30pm |
Puffin Group:
3:15pm |
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11:30am - 1:00pm
AC Cafeteria |
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Lunch (for campus residents on meal plan)
Be sure to check the sign-ups for Sunday's Community Connections! |
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| 3:00 - 5:00pm |
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APU 101 Sessions
**For each APU 101 session students attend, they will receive a ticket to be entered in for a grand prize to be given away at Saturday's APU Nite-Live Festivities!** |
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| Moseley |
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3:00pm Disc Golf at APU
APU has a brand new 9-basket disc golf course on campus! Meet at Moseley to grab a disc and try your arm at this fun sport. |
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| AC Art Room |
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4:00pm Working 9 to 5 and BEYOND: Find a Job & More!
Come find out the 3 P's: Potential Opportunities & Openings, Process for applying, and start filling out the Paperwork with applications! |
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5:30 - 6:30pm
AC Cafeteria |
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Dinner (for campus residents on meal plan) |
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5:30pm
Atwood Center |
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Parent Reception
An opening reception and opportunity for APU parents & family's to meet APU faculty & staff. |
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7:30pm
CG 102 |
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Senior Project Spotlight: History of APU
See the story of the founding & development of APU through the documentary lens of APU alumni Joshua Borrough & Amy Schenck. |
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8:30pm
AC Climbing Wall |
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Climbing Wall Opening & Journeys Slideshow
The basement of the Atwood Center holds one of APU's great secrets. Come down to look at everyone's adventures from the Journeys trips then stay to try your hand at the bouldering wall. Everyone is invited! |
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Friday, August 24th
7:30 - 8:30am
AC Cafeteria |
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Breakfast
(for campus residents on meal plan) |
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9:00am - 5:00pm
Grant Hall |
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Registration continues
For those not yet registered for classes: Please see the Registrar's Office on the 1st floor of Grant Hall for assistance. |
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10:00am
Location TBA |
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APU Encountering Controversy Project
Students will gather in their Orientation groups to join fellow students, faculty and staff to discuss this year's selections, The Swallows of Kabul & The Handmaid's Tale. |
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11:30am - 1:00pm
AC Cafeteria |
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Lunch (for campus residents on meal plan) |
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| 1:00 - 5:00pm |
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APU 101 Sessions
**For each APU 101 session students attend, they will receive a ticket to be entered in for a grand prize to be given away at Saturday's APU Nite-Live Festivities!** |
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| AC |
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1:00pm Search & Rescue in the Alaskan Wild
Alaska is a wild and spectacular land filled with adventures and the people who explore their limits. Local search and rescue experts from the Alaska Air Guard 212th Rescue Squadron will be here on campus telling tales of adventures gone awry and helping everyone learn what can go wrong out there! Not to be missed! |
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| AC Art Room |
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2:30pm Making the Grade: Academic Success
Hear from professors themselves what it takes to make the cut in college! |
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| AC Art Room |
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3:30pm Discover the Eco-League
APU is part of unique consortium of small, environmentally-conscious liberal arts colleges across the U.S. Find out how you can stay on track with your APU degree while spending a semester at one of our partner colleges! |
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| AC Art Room |
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4:00pm Information Technology at APU
WebPortal, Moodle, and more! Hear from our Campus IT experts about computer services & |
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5:30 - 6:30pm
AC Plaza |
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Volleyball & Bar-B-Que
BBQ and Volleyball session in the Atwood Plaza-all new students and families are encouraged to attend |
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9:00pm
AC |
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APU Casino Night
Try your luck with black jack, Texas hold 'em craps and all the casino favorites for the chance to cash in your chips to win valuable prizes at the end of the night! |
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Saturday, August 25th
| Meet outside AC |
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Community Service Projects
Join with your fellow APU students to help make Alaska a better place by either working on community service projects. This will be a great way to have fun while helping the community-no experience of special skills needed! (lunches will be provided for volunteers) |
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10:30am - Noon
AC Cafeteria |
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Brunch
(for campus residents on meal plan) |
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3:00pm
Meet in AC Plaza |
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The Insider's Guide to Biking in Anchorage
Grab your bike & helmet to meet up with OP's Barclay Roeder to learn your way around the city bike trails to get to fun & useful places about town! |
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5:00 - 6:00pm
AC Cafeteria |
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Dinner
(for campus residents on meal plan) |
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9:00pm
AC |
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APU-Nite Live!
Music, activities, the world's largest Twister game, and much more - you won't want to miss out on the fun, food or prizes!
**Must be present to win the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!!** |
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Sunday, August 26th
| All Day |
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Community Connections
Members of the University staff & faculty will offer activities & trips such as morning breakfast, bike rides, downtown Anchorage Sunday market tours, and other small group experiences. Space for each trip limited -sign up beginning THURSDAY at lunch. |
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10:30am - Noon
AC Cafeteria |
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Brunch
(for campus residents on meal plan) |
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| 1:00pm |
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Outdoor Programs Day Trips: Climbing or Hiking
Want to take your climbing beyond the bouldering wall?? This is the trip for you! Come out for a fun afternoon of climbing with our OP trip leaders & instructors! |
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5:00 - 6:00pm
AC Cafeteria |
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Dinner
(for campus residents on meal plan) |
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7:00 - 8:30pm
GH Theatre |
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Featured Lecture Event: Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Students are invited to attend this opening lecture presented by Dr. John Borelli as part of the "Engaging Muslims: Religion, Cultures, Politics" program APU is participating with over the coming academic year. |
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9:30pm
AC Cafeteria |
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Late-Nite Sundaes
Get a sweet start to your semester! Come build your favorite ice cream sundae with fellow students |
Monday, August 27th
| All Day |
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First day of classes |
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