June, 2012 Orientation
Your Admissions Transcript Evaluation will indicate if you will need to take the Math Placement Exam(s). Should you have questions about this please contact the First Year Experience Office at 215.489.2920.
Please check-in & register before you take the exam(s). If you are not taking an exam please check in at 1:00 p.m. for advising. If you will be taking the Math Placement Exam: 9:30 a.m.
Student Schedule
| 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. | Check-in - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 9:15 - 9:50 a.m. | Welcome - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. | All Students meet with Orientation Leaders (OLs) - (James Work Gymnasium) Get to know fellow students; meet with your Orientation Leader and Orientation Group for Q & A session and some fun! |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Placement Testing: Math - Location TBA All freshmen must take the first test. Tests two and three are required if students wish to place into a higher math course. Testing complete - 12:45 p.m. |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch - Moumgis Auditorium and Student Center Courtyard Enjoy lunch in the Student Center with members of the campus community. If you arrive before your family members, please go through the line. Tours of residence halls will also be open until 1:00 p.m. |
| 1:10 - 2:00 p.m. | Commuter Student Information Meeting - Commuter Lounge |
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Residential Student Information Meeting - Meet with Residence Life Professionals - Moumgis Auditorium Residence Life Professional Staff will be on hand to answer questions you may have and assist you in completing the Housing Preference Form. |
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| 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. | Offices of Financial Aid, Registrar & Bursar - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 3:00 p.m. | Depart for Advising Session - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Departmental Advising - Academic Buildings Meet with your departmental advising team to learn about general requirements in your major and work on outlining your courses for next fall. All student schedules will be completed by the Registrar’s Office after Orientation and mailed home. |
Complete Check List: Before you leave campus today you should have your ID picture taken at the Security Building. If you are going to be a residential student, you should have filled out all appropriate housing forms. Thank you for joining us today. Your academic schedule will be sent to you in August. Housing placement information will be mailed out in the late July or early August. If you or your parents have any questions, please call us (215.489.2351) and let us know how we can help.
Parent Schedule
The orientation program has a conference style format. This relaxed setting allows you not only to get specific and accurate information about campus services and resources, it also gives you the chance to meet other parents who are experiencing similar transitions within their families. The program also provides you with contacts, real people at the college, who can help if you have a question to ask, a concern to share, or maybe a compliment to make. If the session that you have selected for a breakout session has concluded early, please take this opportunity to relax in our pub area (Student Center, first floor) until the next breakout sessions are scheduled to begin.
| 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. | Check-in for Family Members - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 9:15 - 9:50 a.m. | Welcome - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. |
Breakout Session I
The Offices of Financial Aid, Registrar & Bursar - Mandell Hall, Room 114 |
| 11:00 - 11:40 a.m. |
Breakout Session II You may attend presentations by:
Commuter Parent Information - Commuter Lounge, 2nd Floor of Student Center Athletics - Rosenfeld Room, 2nd Floor Student Center Services on Campus - Music Room, 2nd Floor of Student Center |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch - Moumgis Auditorium & Student Center Courtyard
Your student will be returning from their Math Placement Test. Feel free to go through the line and save a seat if you get to lunch first. At 1:00 p.m. your student will meet with the Orientation Leaders while you may continue with your program presentations. Please note: Delaware Valley College has provided one student and one guest lunch ticket (included free of charge) during the morning check-in process. All other guests will be charged at the door for lunch.
Testing complete – 12:45 p.m. OLs take interested parents on Residence Hall Tours as the students complete math testing–depart from Student Center Courtyard in fifteen minute intervals ending at 1:00 p.m. |
| 1:10 - 2:10 p.m. |
Breakout Session III You may attend presentations by:
Office of Residence Life - Coffeehouse, 2nd Floor of Student Center Services on Campus - Music Room, 2nd Floor of Student Center |
| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. |
Breakout Session IV You may attend presentations by:
Academic Issues and Scholastic Support for First Year Students - Coffeehouse, 2nd Floor Student Center |
| 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. |
Questions, Answers and Ice Cream with Student Affairs Professional Staff - Commuter Lounge, 2nd Floor Student Center Enjoy snacks and chat with DelVal student affairs staff. |
For Your Information
The Orientation staff encourages you to explore the campus, attend parent-specific breakout sessions, or complete your business on campus with our offices that are open until 4:30 p.m.
Before your student leaves they will have completed the placement testing, received their results, and attended a session with their advisor. During this session they will have completed the necessary procedures for a schedule to be made. Their schedule will be sent to them by the end of July/beginning of August. We highly encourage any student who needs to take developmental courses to do so over the summer. Please confirm that any classes will transfer in to DelVal by contacting the Registrar’s office PRIOR to the student enrolling in such courses. Before students leave campus today, they should have their ID picture taken at the Security Building. If they are going to be a residential student, they should fill out all appropriate housing forms. Housing placement information will be mailed out in late July or early August.
Thank you for joining us today. Please access the Parents webpage at http://www.delval.edu for information about various topics including student activities, residence life, orientation, etc. We hope we have been able to address most of your questions and concerns. If not, please call us (215.489.2351) and let us know how we can help.
Presentation Descriptions
Offices of Financial Aid, Registrar & Bursar
This session offers an overview of the services and paperwork available through the Financial Aid Office as well as an overview of the Registrar’s Office and its services. The Bursar's Office will discuss the College's billing process and will answer questions regarding your student’s bill.
Office of Residence Life
Primarily for parents of students who plan to live on campus, this session will provide information on housing, roommates, housekeeping, maintenance and the College’s judicial policies.
Commuter Parent Information Meeting
Primarily for parents of students who plan to commute to campus, this session will provide information on resources available at the college to assist students in meeting their educational, social, and career goals.
Academic Issues for First Year Students & Scholastic Support
This session highlights academic support services and programs including the Employment Program, Tutoring Center, Office of Career & Life Education and Counseling. In addition, faculty members from various departments provide information on academics.
Health & Safety Issues
This session will provide information about the campus’ Office of Public Safety & Security and college policies as well as information about Student Health Services.
Athletics
A member of the Athletic program will be available to answer your questions about the various sports programs at DelVal.
Services on Campus
This session will highlight the services offered by the Bookstore, Information Services, Student Support Services, and Dining Services and answer any questions that you may have regarding these areas.
Please note: your student may not be done with the advising portion of their day at the same time the Parent Program ends (they make take between ½ hour and 1 ½ hour). Feel free to relax in the Rosenfeld Room, which is located on the second floor of the Student Center.