2023 SUMMER ORIENTATION
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, JUNE 13 * THURSDAY, JUNE 15 * WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 * FRIDAY, JUNE 23 * MONDAY, JULY 24
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. CHECK-IN, Lobby, John C. Myers Convocation Center
8:30 - 8:50 a.m. WELCOME, Alumni Room, John C. Myers Convocation Center
8:55 - 9:30 a.m. STUDENTS:
SETTING THE STAGE, Hawkins-Conard Student Center, Auditorium
Learn about a day in the life of an Ashland University student through fun and entertaining skits.
PARENTS/GUESTS:
UNIVERSITY LIFE 101, Alumni Room, John C. Myers Convocation Center
During this session, we will address parents, guardians and guests on how to empower your student and provide them with
support during their transition to college life.
9:35 - 10:05 a.m. ENSURING YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, Alumni Room, John C. Myers Convocation Center
The Professional Academic Advising Team will provide an overview of Ashland University Core Curriculum, the Critical
Cultural Inquiry (CCI) requirement, Academic Placement & AP scores, academic support services, what is FERPA, how your
Fall class schedule was created, and how to make potential class changes to your schedule.
10:20 - 11:00 a.m. WELCOME TO YOUR ACADEMIC COLLEGE
The dean and faculty within each college will introduce you to academic expectations and provide an opportunity to meet and
talk with faculty in your college who will share the many exciting academic opportunities available to you.
• College of Arts & Sciences, Alumni Room, Upper Convocation Center
• College of Business & Economics, Room 115, Dauch Business Building
• College of Education, Ronk Lecture Hall, Schar Education Building
• College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Auditorium, Hawkins-Conard Student Center
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. ENSURING YOUR FINANCIAL SUCCESS, Alumni Room, John C. Myers Convocation Center
Your next stop in becoming an AU Eagle is exploring and understanding your financial aid offer and cost of attendance!
During this session, seasoned representatives from financial aid and student accounts will walk you through the necessary steps
beginning with understanding the different types of financial aid you may receive, your estimated cost for attending AU, as well
as the options for paying any remaining costs after financial aid applies to your account. We understand that every student’s
situation is unique and we aim to make the process as smooth as possible and are here to answer any and all questions!
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH & TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
GROUP 1:
Lunch - 11:45 a.m., Lower Convocation, Student Dining
After lunch, please proceed upstairs to “Taking Care of Business”, outlined below
GROUP 2:
Before lunch, please proceed to “Taking Care of Business”, outlined below
Lunch - 12:15 p.m., Lower Convocation, Student Dining
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION FAIR, Faculty/Trustee, John C. Myers Convocation Center, Upper Level
Stroll through the Information Fair to have questions answered from various campus departments such as Accessibility
Services, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Residence Life, Commuter Services, Parking/Safety Services, Student Health
Center, and more! Be sure to check out our involvement and employment opportunities as well! See the back of your
Orientation Guidebook for a map and listing of represented offices.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES, Heritage Room, John C. Myers Convocation Center, Upper Level
Meet with a Professional Academic Advisor if you have a question regarding your Fall class schedule.
RESIDENCE HALL TOURS, Lobby, John C. Myers Convocation Center, Upper Level
Take a tour to view a sample room of a first-year Residence Hall. Tours depart from the convocation center lobby.
CAMPUS STORE, Hawkins-Conard Student Center, 1st floor
Get fall course material information and shop for your official AU gear such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags,
novelties and so much more. Open until 4 p.m.
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. CHECK-OUT, Lobby, John C. Myers Convocation Center, Upper Level
Before departing campus, we would like students and guests to officially check-out with an O-Teamer to
complete a three-minute survey regarding your orientation experience and to pick-up your thank you gift!
1:30 p.m. PREPARING VARSITY STUDENT ATHLETES, VIP Room, 2nd floor Troop Center
Incoming student athletes and parents are invited to attend a FAQ session with members of the Department of Athletics that
will help answer any questions you may have regarding preparing student athletes for their season.
