Welcome to Eastern Connecticut State University’s

Reception for New Students

Program of Events

Prelude  —  11:55 a.m.              

Sports Center, Geissler Gymnasium

Eastern Concert Chorale, directed by Dr. David Belles, will open the program with song.

Welcome Address  —  12:15 p.m.                        

Jean deSmet, First Selectperson, Town of Windham

Patricia Kleine, Dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies

Carmen Cid, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Paul Bryant, Vice President for Student Affairs

Elsa Nuñez, President

Academic Program Presentations   — Sessions at 1 & 2 p.m.

Through discussion and a question and answer session, faculty will highlight the advantages of Eastern’s academic programs and liberal arts education.  Attend the session for your specific program of interest.

Financial Aid   —  1 – 4 p.m.

Alvin B. Wood Support Services Center

Students and parents can meet with Financial Aid staff to discuss awards and education financing.

Athletics  —  1 - 3 p.m.

Sports Center Lobby

Meet with representatives from Eastern’s sports and intramural teams.

Library Information   —  1 - 3 p.m.

J. Eugene Smith Library Atrium

Join the Library staff for an orientation highlighting the ways Eastern’s library services complement your liberal arts education.

Understanding Eastern’s Liberal Arts   —  Sessions at 1, 2 & 3 p.m.

Curriculum and First -Year Program               

Goddard Hall, Room 100,

Media Center, Rooms 103 or 145

First-time freshmen and their parents are invited to attend one of the sessions to learn how Eastern’s liberal arts mission comes to life through the innovative First-Year Program and integrated liberal arts core curriculum.  This session will address the importance of attending a liberal arts college and the advantages of participating in the First-Year Program.  Academic Advisement Center staff will offer step-by-step guidance for completing the fall 2008 preference registration process.  Visit Media Center Room 101 to meet one-on-one with First-Year Program staff.

Activities and Information Fair   —  1 – 3 p.m.

Student Center, Betty Tipton Room

The following academic support units will be located at booths to answer your individual questions:

* Students may submit tuition and housing deposits at the Bursar’s booth.

Meet Your Residence Hall Director   —  3 p.m.

Residence Halls

Report to the lobby of the residence hall you have been assigned for the fall 2008 semester to meet the Hall Director and other students with whom you will be residing in the fall.  An information session will be offered along with time for questions and answers.  If you are uncertain of your assignment or would like to reserve a residence hall space, visit the Housing staff at the Information and Activities Fair in the Tipton Room prior to the 3 p.m. session.

Campus Tours   —  2 - 4 p.m.

Library Clock Tower

Tour Eastern’s expanding facilities with a current student.  Guided campus tours are available between 2 – 4 p.m. for students and families who have not previously toured the campus.  Guided tours take approximately 45 minutes.

Be Sure to Visit

EasternPalooza, Hurley Hall Lawn, 12 – 6 p.m.

The University Bookstore, Student Center, 12 – 4 p.m.

The Child and Family Development Resource Center, Tours from 1 – 3 p.m.

Wickware Planetarium

Miles of Smiles: Pamela Butler and Yang Mian, Akus Gallery, Shafer Hall, 2 – 5 p.m.

Refreshments will be served in the Student Center Room 219

Please refer to the campus map on the back of the program for event/building locations.