M = Mandatory Events, TF = Transfer-Friendly Events
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Move-in Day
Frances Warde Hall, Third Floor Main Entrance (Resident Students and Families)
Please plan to arrive at your assigned time to alleviate waiting for elevators and give you the opportunity to have staff help you move in. When you arrive on campus, you will drive up to the residence hall where a professional moving company will unload your car. You will then be given a ticket, and a valet attendant will move your car to a parking lot.
A-G // 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
H-O // 10 a.m. – Noon
P-Z // Noon – 2 p.m.
3 p.m.–4 p.m.
Matriculation Ceremony M
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Campus (All Students and Families)
An official welcome to the Carlow Community from the university’s academic side.
4 p.m.–5 p.m.
Orientation Check-in M TF
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Campus Green (All Students)
You will receive an orientation package complete with important information about every orientation event, menus and coupons for select restaurants around Pittsburgh, and a rad T-shirt. You will also receive your name badge that lists your locations for some of the week’s events.
5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Opening Dinner—Meet Your First Year Mentor M TF
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Campus Green (All Students)
Your first official meal at Carlow and this is your chance to chance to meet your First Year Mentor and some fellow classmates.
7 p.m.–9 p.m.
The Truth—Presented by Joe Mull M TF
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Kresge Theater (All Students)
Everything you need to know about drugs and alcohol in college and, most importantly, how to stay safe while on and off campus.
9 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
Meet and Greet: Hypnotist and Rita’s Italian Ice TF
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Campus Green (All Students and Families)
Enjoy some sweet Italian ice and an amazing show by one of the nation’s best illusionists, Tim Kutch. Check him out at timkutch.com
Thursday, August 21, 2014
7 a.m.–9 a.m.
Breakfast // Tiernan Hall, Cafeteria (All Students) TF
9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Academic and Faculty Meet and Greet M
Various locations around campus; please refer to the label you will receive at orientation check-in. (All Students)
Enjoy a welcome to your college by your academic Dean and personally meet the faculty in your department.
Noon–2:30 p.m.
First Year Seminar—Your First College Class M
Various locations around campus; please refer to the label you will receive at orientation check-in. (All Students)
Meet your advisor and classmates while spending more time with your First Year Mentor as they teach your very first class at Carlow.
2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.
Class Prep. 101—How to Succeed in College Classes M TF
Various locations around campus; please refer to the label you will receive at orientation check-in. (All Students)
Listen to a mock lecture, learn great study tips, and find out what your studying strengths are.
4 p.m.–5 p.m.
MAT100 Presentation (only students registered for MAT100 must attend)
A.J. Palumbo Hall of Science and Technology, Room 107
Meet your professor and learn how to log in and complete the course.
4 p.m.–6 p.m.
Dinner // Tiernan Hall, Cafeteria (All Students) TF
*If you’re registered for MAT 100, please meet your professor in AJP 107.
6 p.m.–8 p.m.
PlayFair M TF
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Campus Green (All Students)
It’s a surprise! Hint: It’s the fastest way to meet new people!
8 p.m.–11 p.m.
Residence Hall Floor Meetings and Party on the Green M TF
Frances Warde Hall, in the lounge on your floor (All Resident Students)
Meet your Resident Assistant and your floor-mates while learning the rules of the residence hall. Afterwards, enjoy some colorfully fun activities, like tie dying and glow-in-the-dark games on the Green.
8 p.m.–11 p.m.
Commuter Student Meet-up and Party on the Green M TF
Frances Warde Hall, Third Floor, Commuter Lounge (All Commuter Students)
Meet fellow commuters and the leaders of the Commuter Student Association. Afterwards, enjoy some colorfully fun activities, like tie dying and glow-in-the-dark games on the Green.
11 p.m.–1 a.m.
Midnight Pancake and Bingo Bonanza TF
Frances Warde Hall, Third Floor, Franny’s Café (All Students)
Win some awesome prizes (tablets, gift cards, room supplies, and more!) while enjoying a midnight snack.
Friday, August 22, 2014
7 a.m.–9 a.m.
Breakfast // Tiernan Hall, Cafeteria (All Students) TF
9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
BSSE Survey and Resource Hunt M
Various locations around campus; please refer to the label you will receive at orientation check-in. (All Students)
Take a national college survey and then take a tour of the campus to learn where different departments are and where your classes will be held.
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lunch // Tiernan Hall, Cafeteria TF (All Students)
*New athletes meet with director of athletics, George Sliman, in the Cafeteria
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Exploring Enrique’s Journey—A Pittsburgh Perspective M
Various locations around campus; please refer to the label you will receive at orientation check-in. (All Students)
Discuss the common reader, Enrique’s Journey, and learn all about immigration in America and Pittsburgh and how it relates to you.
4 p.m.–5 p.m.
Dinner // Tiernan Hall, Cafeteria (All Students) TF
5 p.m. - Midnight
Bucco Bash! - at PNC Park
Limited Number of Tickets, RSVP Required
Please see insert in New Student Orientation booklet that was mailed to your house for detailed information
PNC Park; Bus leaves Lot B at 5 p.m. (All Students) TF
Celebrate your first week at Carlow by attending a party at PNC Park just for us! You will eat good food, play games, win prizes, and watch movies on the Jumbotron!
Saturday, August 23, 2014
9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Wellness Activities TF
St. Joseph Hall Gym. See orientation website for activity schedules (All Students)
Get a sample of what Carlow’s wellness programs are like by participating in a mini-olympics!
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Brunch // Tiernan Hall, Cafeteria (All Students) TF
1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Be Smart, Be Safe, Be Healthy M TF
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Kresge Theater (All Students)
Learn how to be risk averse during your college career and get some important information from Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, Center for Victims, and Carlow’s Wellness Center.
4 p.m.–6 p.m.
Dinner TF
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Campus Green (All Students)
6 p.m.–Midnight
Steel City Scavenger Hunt
Mandatory, Campus Green, (All Students) TF
Take a competitive tour of Oakland, Downtown, and South Side and see who comes out on top and wins the prizes of the night! Afterwards, hang out at Games N’At for some food and arcade style games.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Brunch // Tiernan Hall, Cafeteria (All Students) TF
1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Activities Fair M TF
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Campus Green (All Students)
Learn about the different student organizations and departments on campus and how to get involved. There will also be businesses from around Oakland. Don’t forget to take a picture with one of the Pittsburgh Pierogie, the Pirate Parrot, and Shammie, Carlow’s mascot.
4:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
Dinner // Tiernan Hall, Cafeteria (All Students) M TF
6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Night of the Celtic and New Student Orientation Mass M TF
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Campus Green (All Students and Families)
Become an official member of the Carlow Community and meet some alumni who were once in your shoes.
8 p.m.–9 p.m.
Ice Cream Reception TF
Grace Library, Fifth Floor, Campus Green (All Students and Families) TF