Fall 2012 - Parent Orientation Schedule
| Thursday, August 30 |   | |
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Multi-Cultural Student and Parent Orientation Meet in Shield Dining room. Breakout sessions begin at 10 a.m. Students will check into their residence hall rooms after the morning sessions. | |
| 4.45 p.m. | Picnic in the Valley Families of all new students eat free. | |
| 7:00 p.m. | President’s Convocation Dr. James Edwards, president of Anderson University, will lead new students and their parents in this traditional service. He will challenge new students to take charge of their own futures as they enter into the collegiate experience at AU. (Reardon Auditorium) | |
| 8:15 p.m. | Reception | |
| Friday, August 31 | ||
| 7:30 a.m. | Parents' Hospitality Room Gather to meet other parents and talk with representatives from various areas of campus while you enjoy pastries, fruit, juice, and coffee. (Kane Dining Room, Olt Student Center) | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Worship and Devotions Join in a time of worship through music, prayer, devotions, and contemplation of the beginning of a new journey for parents of new students. (Byrum Hall) | |
| 8:45 a.m. | Q & A with President’s Leadership Team Meet with the administrators and ask questions about the mission and modes of operation of AU. (Byrum Hall) | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Coffee Break in Hospitality Room Join AU representatives and other parents for coffee, tea, or water. (Kane Dining Room, Olt Student Center) | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Parent’s Panel & College Life, 101 A panel of parents of AU students will discuss their experiences and answer questions about parenting college-aged sons and daughters. (Byrum Hall) | |
| 11:15 a.m. | Introduction to Parents Club | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Meet with the Resident Directors and Off Campus/Commuter Advisor Meet in small groups with the director of the residence hall or the commuter advisor with whom your son and/or daughter will be spending much of his/her time. (Byrum Hall) | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch A box lunch will be provided.* (Fine Arts Breezeway) | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Final Farewells New student orientation has a break from 1:30-5 p.m. for you to say goodbye to your student. | |
*To reserve your boxed lunch, please email parent_orientation@anderson.edu and indicate the number of family members who will be eating. (Please do not include in the food count your student who is enrolling at AU this fall.)