Transfer Student Orientation ScheduleAugust 31st - September 2nd

Saturday, August 31st

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Check in and Move into your Residence Hall, Information Desk, Lower Level of Jackson Campus Center
Please check in at the Jackson Campus Center Information Desk on the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center. Meet your Transfer Student Gustie Greeter and pick up your room key, a folder containing your academic advising session, and your Transfer Student Orientation schedule.

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Three Crowns Card, Campus Safety Office, Carlson International Center Room 110
If you don’t yet have your student I.D., go to the Campus Safety Office to take care of this necessary item. They will take your picture and get you your student ID card. You’ll need it for meals and access to your dorm building beginning today!

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch, Meet at the Information Desk, Lower Level of Jackson Campus Center
Meet at the information desk to introduce yourself to fellow transfer students and your transfer orientation leader. Then, head upstairs and enjoy a meal with your peers!

1:30 p.m.
Welcome Session, Beck 101, Beck Academic Hall
Connect with the other transfer students and meet your Gustie Greeter to get more acquainted with campus life. This session is designed to give you an overview of Transfer Student Orientation and ‘need to know information’.

2:30 p.m.
Res Hall Room Setup
Take some time to unpack your belongings and get acquainted with your room

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Theatre & Dance Orientation and Audition Information Session, Gardner Laboratory Theatre, Schaefer Fine Arts Center/Nobel Hall
Find out more about the many opportunities to participate in productions at Gustavus. This orientation is open to anyone interested in any aspect of theatre or dance at Gustavus.

4:30 p.m.
Campus Tour, Information Desk
Join the Transfer Gustie Greeters as they take you around campus and show you some of the major study spots, campus resources, and campus buildings.

5:45 p.m.
Transfer Student BBQ, John’s Family Courtyard, outside between the Jackson Campus Center and Lund Center (Rain Location: Courtyard Cafe, Lower Level of Jackson Campus Center)
Join other transfer students, the Transfer Gustie Greeters, and the Residential Life Collegiate Fellow (CF) for this informal get-to-know-you dinner.

7:00 p.m.
Square Dance (Open to all new and transfer students), Lund Center Arena
You don’t want to miss this Gustavus TRADITION. Legend has it you may meet your Gustie soul mate!

8:30 p.m.
Bingo! (Open to all new and transfer students), Evelyn Young Dining Room, Upper Level of Jackson Campus Center
Traditional Bingo with extra fun and prizes!

8:30 p.m.
Transfer Student Bonfire, Complex Fire Pit, near the visitor parking lot in front of the Jackson Campus Center
Make s’mores and hang out with your Gustie Greeter and other current and former transfer students. This is a great time to get to know one another. You can tell stories, ask questions, and meet new people. Come alone or bring a friend! (Rain alternative: go to CIE Open House)

9:30 p.m.
Neon Dance, (Open to all new and transfer students), Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall, Upper Level of Johnson Student Union
Join your fellow classmates for a dance. Dress in your favorite neon-themed outfit!

Sunday, September 1st

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Evelyn Young Dining Room Open

9:00 a.m.
Fun Run, Meet at Three Flags (Optional)
Meet up with some of the Gustie Greeters for a relaxed run through and around campus. The Greeters will show you some of the running routes that our students run. The route will be through the Arboretum, around campus using Jefferson Street, Broadway Ave, and Sunrise Ave. The run will be no longer than 3 miles and will be at a relaxed pace.

9:00 a.m.
Walk and Talk, Meet at Three Flags (Optional)
Meet up with some Gustie Greeters for a casual walk through and around campus. The route will be through the Arboretum and around campus.

9:45 a.m.
Breakfast, Evelyn Young Dining Room
Transfer students and Greeters will eat together to discuss the agenda for the day and upcoming events following the first day of class.

10:30 a.m.
Transfer Student Group Meeting, Beck 101, Beck Academic Hall
Meet with your Gustie Greeter and Fellow Transfer Students to walk through information and resources that are specific to Gustavus. This time is helpful to get questions answered and meet other students.

11:30 a.m.
Personal Class Tour, Beck 101, Beck Academic Hall
The transfer Greeters will take you to each of your classroom buildings/classrooms. Remember your class schedule.

12:45 p.m.
Transfer Student Lunch, Evelyn Young Dining Room
Join the Transfer Gustie Greeters and other incoming transfer students for lunch. This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with others and become acquainted with the MarketPlace.

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Say What?!, Lund Arena
Say What?! is a social justice initiative built to provide new students with a forum to discuss the transition to college as it relates to social issues and pluralism. Catharsis Productions uses humor, interactive talk, and exercises to create an impactful and meaningful learning environment.

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Group Debrief, Beck Hall 101

5:30 p.m.
Transfer Student Dinner, Evelyn Young Dining Room
Connect with other transfer students and grab a bite together!

6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Social with leaders of Greek Life, Interpretive Center, Gustavus Arboretum
Join us for an opportunity to connect with the greater Gustavus community and come socialize with some of the Greek Life chapters at Gustavus! Come socialize with students from a variety of backgrounds and learn about their involvements at Gustavus and how you can get connected. Attending this social is not a commitment to join Greek Life, but it is a great way to see all the opportunities Gustavus offers to get involved.

6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Sunday Worship Community, Christ Chapel (Optional)
Looking for a faith community on campus? Join the Sunday Worship Community for a special worship service. We are a community of faith that proclaims, God's love wins and science is real. We believe our relationship with Jesus restores and liberates us through contemporary styles of worship. And we have snacks!

8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m
Center for Inclusive Excellence Open House, Center for Inclusive Excellence, Lower Level of Johnson Student Union
Our G.A.I.N. facilitators invite you to stop by the Center for Inclusive Excellence. During your visit, you will have an opportunity to learn more about the social, educational, and academic (S.E.A.) opportunities, as well as the various resources offered in, or through, the Center. Grab a snack and some swag or stick around for game night!

9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Build Belonging in Beck, Beck Academic Hall
Meet Gusties who share similar hobbies and interests to you in Beck! Events offered throughout the building include an E-sports tournament, movie night, escape rooms, and a craft – paint your own mini Gustavus Rock or make custom refrigerator magnets. Additionally, make your way over to Olin for an open house in the observatory hosted by Dr. Darsa Donelan.

9:30 p.m.
United Bonfire, Complex Fire Pit, near the visitor parking lot in front of the Jackson Campus Center
The United Christian organizations welcome ALL to a fellowship bonfire with s'mores, fun, and getting to know one another

10:15 p.m.
Comedy Magician, Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall, Upper Level of Johnson Student Union
Spend the evening laughing with comedian-magician, Trent James. Trent’s fast-paced show is loaded with humor, audience participation, and mind-boggling magic that is sure to entertain all in attendance!

Monday, September 2nd

Auditions
Woodwinds: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., FAM 120
Piano/Keyboard: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., FAM 319A
Handbells: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Christ Chapel
Jazz: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., FAM 103
Strings: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., FAM 308
Vocal: 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., FAM 214
Percussion: 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., FAM 106
Brass: 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., FAM 120

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Transfer Academic Advising, Heritage Banquet Room, Upper Level of Jackson Campus Center
Meet with advising staff from the Academic Support Center to get answers to frequently asked transfer advising questions, including how advising at Gustavus is similar to or different from your previous institution. Learn how to use MyGustavus to view your degree audit and see how your classes transferred to Gustavus. Discuss a plan for connecting soon with your faculty advisor to either confirm or change your class schedule. Ask about referrals to departments and get answers to last-minute academic questions before classes begin.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Things I Wish I Would Have Known, Beck 101, Beck Academic Hall
Topics covered could include your Three Crowns Card; post office services; MyGustavus and technology issues; dining service; opportunities for involvement; academic resources including tutoring and the Writing Center; the Book Mark and textbooks; and Lund Center facilities. A representative from the BookMark and the Registrar's Office will be joining the session to clarify any questions you have. Please bring your laptop.

12:00 p.m.
Lunch, Evelyn Young Dining Room

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Success Sessions (Session BLOCK 1)
Classes begin tomorrow! Are you prepared? Choose one of these sessions to get you on the right track.

Option 1: “How I Get Good Grades”, Three Crowns Banquet Room, Upper Level of Jackson Campus Center
An upper-class student panel of high achievers in the classroom will share tips and answer questions on how they maintain their commendable GPAs, balance schoolwork, and personal life, and survive their transition to college-level academics.
Option 2: Writing Your Way to Success, President’s Dining Room, Upper Level of Jackson Campus Center
Writing papers can be difficult and frustrating for many students throughout their college careers. The Writing Center is here to help. Meet the writing tutors, learn how to make appointments, and play games that will help you know what to expect for collegiate writing.
Option 3: Time Management, Konferensrum, Upper Level of Jackson Campus Center
Whether you’re on a team, joining a student organization, playing in the band, finding time to study for classes, or all of these plus some, time management is an essential part of learning in college. This session will provide you with some tools and resources to effectively manage your time while at Gustavus which will help you to be successful in college and beyond.
Option 4: How to Impress Your Profs, St. Peter Banquet Room, Upper Level of Jackson Campus Center
Are you nervous about starting class tomorrow? Looking for some tips on meeting your professors' expectations? Attend this session to learn what professors are looking for and how your classes in college will differ from high school. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and prepare for classes!
Option 5: Succeeding as a Transfer Student, Beck Hall 101, Beck Academic Hall
This session is designed to support you with your academic transition to Gustavus and to familiarize you with the academic resources available to you. This session will be led by a Senior student who transferred to Gustavus her sophomore year.

2:05 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Success Sessions Repeated (Session BLOCK 2)

2:45 p.m. OR 3:45 p.m. (Choose One)
Student Employment Session, Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall, Upper Level of Johnson Student Union
Kicking off the year with an orientation to student employment. During this time you will learn what it means to be a student employee at Gustavus, pick up your name badge, connect with your supervisor to receive job-specific training information and have time to ask any remaining questions about your work placement. Pick one session and plan to spend the full hour.