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DAY ONE
Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone A, C4
Cullen Auditorium, C2
CELEBRATING THE TRANSITION Cullen Auditorium, C2
Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zones B and C, C4
Cullen Auditorium, C2 Living in Community at ACU is about more than rules and residence halls. It’s about joining a community of people helping you become who God intends you to be. This session will cover the student code of conduct expected of all students, and how the university embraces and encourages them to develop spiritually, academically and emotionally.
Residence Halls Gardner (E3), McDonald (E2), McKinzie (D3), Nelson (E3), Sikes (E3), Mabee is closed for maintenance Brown Library, AT&T Learning Studio, Maker Lab, D2 Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, C3 Medical and Counseling Care Center, C3
Brown Library, Core Classroom, D2 The purpose of Alpha Scholars Programs is to help students with disabilities succeed in college. This session will provide more information about the services offered to students including individualized tutoring, academic and career counseling, and assistance in applying for financial aid.
Halbert-Walling Research Center, Walling Lecture Hall, D3 Students who plan to pursue pre-med, pre-dental, or other pre-health concentrations (not including nursing) will want to attend this session lead by our pre-health advisors. It will address the requirements and opportunities for gaining admission to these graduate programs and the advantages provided by ACU’s Body & Soul Program.
Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone C, C4 Students considering a future career in the legal profession should attend this session, which will address the expectations and requirements for law school admission, and highlight the opportunities available while at ACU and after graduation.
Hunter Welcome Center, Lynay Classroom, C4 If you were admitted to ACU as a Bridge Scholar, you are required to attend this session, which will help students and parents learn more about the unique opportunities created for Bridge Scholars.
McGlothlin Campus Center, World Famous Bean, C3 To allow a smooth lunchtime transition between ACU campers and NSO guests in the Bean, please do not arrive before 12:45 p.m.
Refer to session descriptions list for more information Move-In Day Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium, C3 Music Performance Ensembles (Day 1 only) Williams Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall, D4 Paying Your Bill Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone B, C4 Student Loans Traducción en Español Disponible Mabee Business Building, Room 201, D3 Study Abroad – General Overview Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone C, C4 Textbooks Hunter Welcome Center, Lynay Classroom, C4
Kent Akers Mabee Business Building, Room 118, D3 Emily Berry Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 121, D3 Liz Brown Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 120, D3 Becky Cavitt Mabee Business Building, Room 201, D3 Janelle Cole Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114, D3
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION2017 SCHEDULE
James Cooper Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 117, D3 Mary Beth Cuevas Mabee Business Building, Room 217, D3 Tim Ehrhart Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 112, D3
Halbert-Walling Research Center, Lecture Hall, D3 Nuria Hall Mabee Business Building, Room 115, D3 Kayla Hewitt Mabee Business Building, Room 218, D3 Grant Overman Mabee Business Building, Room 215, D3 Sheila Ritchie Mabee Business Building, Room 216, D3 Francille Vessel Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 129, D3 Karen Viertel Mabee Business Building, Room 117, D3 Lisa Wiggins Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 104, D3
College of Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts Williams Performing Arts Center, Lobby, D4 College of Arts and Sciences, Humanities Williams Performing Arts Center, Lobby, D4 College of Arts and Sciences, Sciences Halbert-Walling Research Center, Lobby, D3 College of Biblical Studies Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Hall of Servants, D3 College of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance Mabee Business Building, Room 301, D3 College of Business Administration, Management Sciences Mabee Business Building, Room 201, D3 College of Business Administration, School of Information Technology and Computing Mabee Business Building, Room 316, D3 College of Education and Human Services Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone C, C4 School of Nursing Hunter Welcome Center, Lynay Classroom, C4
Hardin Administration Building, Room 327, D2
DINNER IS ON YOUR OWN
DAY TWO
Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone A, C4 By invitation only, this breakfast is for students admitted into ACU’s Honors College. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Classrooms, C3 Required for all student-athletes who have signed to participate in Wildcat athletics. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Cullen Auditorium, C2 ACU is a strengths-focused campus. Discover what this means for you as a student and how to use your God-given talents to support your academic journey.
1ADVISING APPOINTMENTS McGlothlin Campus Center, Wildcat Central, C3 Appointments will take place during Special Interest Sessions and also may be scheduled from 3-5 p.m.
Refer to session descriptions list for more information Preguntas y Respuestas en Español Available
Preguntas y Respuestas en Español Available
McGlothlin Campus Center, World Famous Bean, C3
Cullen Auditorium, C2 Whether this is your first student to attend college or your last, there are lots of questions you likely have about this time of transition. Join our session where we explore the first-year experience at Abilene Christian, look at the keys to student success, examine the support resources available, and explain how we partner with parents to assist your student in making a successful transition to living and learning at ACU.
Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zones B and C, C4 Wildcat Week will be here before you know it! Come prepared to learn more about being a Wildcat, technology and important information about Student Services.
Hunter Welcome Center, Lobby, C4
Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone A, C4
SESSION DESCRIPTIONSand day 2 locationsCAREER PLANNING
Mabee Business Building, Room 216, D3 Your future is right around the corner! In this session, the Career Center team will share tips for creating career goals to maximize your strengths. You also will learn about tools
to help you search for internships and jobs. Start planning now. Begin your ACU journey with the end in mind!
DEGREE PLANNING Hunter Welcome Center, Lynay Classroom, C4 Planning the academic aspects of your next four years is one of the best things you can do now to ensure success later. This session will cover the nuts and bolts of ACU’s university-wide requirements, as well as how to read and understand your degree audit.
FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone B, C4 Being a first-generation college student is an amazing accomplishment but also can be overwhelming. We support your journey by equipping you with tools for success. Learn how ACU is ready to partner with you to make this the experience of a lifetime.
MISSIONS AT ACU Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone A, C4 Missions experiences are an important part of student life at ACU. Come learn about how you can participate in God’s mission all around the world through short term service trips, summer long internships and other opportunities. This session will cover missions locations, types of trips available, experiences connected to academic programs, and more.
MOVE-IN DAY Mabee Business Building, Room 201, D3 This is your opportunity to learn more about the move-in process. Talk with Residence Life staff and get simple tools for making move-in a fun and easy experience.
MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS Hunter Welcome Center, AT&T Theater, C4 The Office of Multicultural Affairs is committed to helping students promote or discover the uniqueness of the culture they represent, as well as explore, experience and learn about other cultures. Discover where you belong at ACU.
PAYING YOUR BILL Mabee Business Building, Room 115, D3 Hear expert advice about paying your ACU bill. Learn more about the Wildcat Pay Portal, payment plan options, and how to make payments on your account. Bring your questions and take notes!
PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS EN ESPAÑOL Mabee Business Building, Room 218, D3 Haz preguntas y ven dispuesto a aprender. En este sesión, nuestro objetivo es contestar todas las dudas y preguntas que tengas para ayudar al estudiante y familia a entender la situación financiera y el costo-beneficio de la educación.
STUDENT LOANS Mabee Business Building, Room 217, D3 Be smart about student loans. Receive a comprehensive loan review at this session, then be ready to get on a computer and make some real-time financial aid progress. If you have specific loan questions, this session is for you.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT McGlothlin Campus Center, Corbin Student Life Den, C3 Discover the ways students can be involved on campus as well as within the Abilene community.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES, ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES (SOAR) Hunter Welcome Center, Alumni Conference Room, C4 Every student experiences challenges during their college years. The SOAR program is designed to connect students to the resources they need to be successful. This parent-focused session will help explain the benefits of a valuable program that makes an important difference in the life of our students.
STUDENT PRODUCTIONS Cullen Auditorium, C2 For years, productions such as Sing Song, Freshman Follies and others have been beloved by students, parents and alumni alike. Use your talents, make friends and be a part of history while learning how to become involved in the many opportunities available to you.
STUDENT WELLNESS Mabee Business Building, Room 215, D3 Wellness is directly related to a student’s physical, emotional, academic, and social health. Come learn strategies and resources on campus to support your health and wellness. We ‘ll cover healthy eating, sleeping and fitness habits, as well as simple ways to access to medical, psychiatric, and counseling services.
STUDY ABROAD Mabee Business Building, Room 117, D3
10:15 a.m. – Complete your Study Abroad application at this session, which includes a helpful Q&A about ACU programs around the world.10:45 a.m. – Site-specific information for ACU Study Abroad in Oxford, England11:30 a.m. – Site-specific information for ACU Study Abroad in Leipzig, Germany12:15 p.m. – Site-specific information for ACU Study Abroad in Montevideo, Uruguay
TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS Williams Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall, D3 Preparing for the technological aspect of college can be confusing. What do you bring? What do you need? An ACU education involves using the latest technology to enrich your learning experience.
TEXTBOOKS Mabee Business Building, Room 118, D3 The average cost of course materials for a student is about $1,250 per year. In this session, get all your questions answered about course materials, learn best buying practices, and receive tips on how to save money.
USING YOUR STRENGTHS Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone C, C4 It’s not what you do, but how you do what you do. Learn how ACU’s commitment to a strengths-focused life allows you to grow, cultivate and challenge your innate abilities and gifts.
Information and Services
Hunter Welcom
e Center (HWC)
C4M
cGlothlin Campus Center
C3The Cam
pus Store, Mail Services,
Wildcat Central, W
orld Famous Bean
Medical and Counseling Care Center
C3Police Departm
ent E1
Athletics and RecreationBonneau Fam
ily Indoor Batting Facility B3
Crutcher Scott Field B3
Eager Tennis Pavilion C3
Elmer Gray Stadium
B2
Gilbreth-Scott Teamroom
B3
Gibson Health and Physical Education Center
C3Gray Stadium
Throwing Events
A2Larry Sanders Intram
ural Fields E3
Money Student Recreation and W
ellness Center (MRW
) C3
Moody Coliseum
C2
Powell Fitness Center
B2Soccer and Softball Field House
B2Teague Special Events Center
B3Track and Field Fieldhouse
B2W
ally Bullington Football Practice Facility B3W
ells Field A2
Wildcat Disc Golf Course
E1W
ildcat Stadium
A3
Auditoriums, Chapels and
Event VenuesBeaucham
p Amphitheatre
C3Chapel on the Hill
C3Cullen Auditorium
C2
Moody Coliseum
C2
Teague Special Events Center B3
Academic and Adm
inistrationACU M
useum, Jennings House
E1ACU Press / Leafw
ood Publishers E1
Brown Library (LIB)
D2Learning Com
mons, AT&T Learning
Studio, Adams Center for Teaching
and Learning, Mabee Auditorium
Computer Service Center
D1Don H. M
orris Center (DMC)
C2Duncum
Center (DUN) E4
Engineering and Physics Laboratories at Bennett Gym
nasium (BEN)
D3
Halbert-Walling Research Center (HAL)
D3Hardin Adm
inistration Building (ADM)
D2Health Sciences Laboratory (B07)
D1M
abee Business Building (MBB)
D3M
cDaniel House (DAN) E1
Moore House, eHub (M
RE) E2
Nichols House C1
North House E1
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building (BSB)
D3O
nstead Science Center (OSC) D2
Phillips Education Building (EDB) D3
Physical Resources Building A4
Sewell Theatre
E2Sherrod Building (SHB)
C2Shore Art Gallery (SHO)
C2W
illiams Perform
ing Arts Center (WPA)
D4W
itt House E3
Vanderpool Building D1
Zellner Hall (ZEL) D2
Zona Luce Building (ZON)
D2
Residence HallsA.B. Barret Hall
C2A.B. M
orris Hall B3
Adams Hall
E1Dillard Hall
C1Edw
ards Hall C2
Gardner Hall E3
Mabee Hall
C2M
cDonald Hall E2
McKinzie Hall
D3Nelson Hall
E3Sikes Hall
E3Sm
ith Hall E1
University Park Apartments
B4
Outdoor Areas and Cam
pus ArtFaubus Fountain Lake
C4Flag Plaza
C4Galaxy Park
C4GATA Fountain
C2Hope for the Future Sculpture
C3Jacob’s Dream
Sculpture Site D3
Labyrinth, Rich Welcom
e Plaza C4
The Ascension Trailhead D2
Tower of Light
C3
Parking Areas
Visitor ParkingConstruction
Residence Halls
Lunsford Foundation Trail
Athletics/Recreation
DonM
orris
Bennett
AscensionTrailhead
McDonald
Mabee
Business
Onstead-PackerBiblical Studies
Hope forthe Future
GATAFountain
Phillips Education
Sherrod
ShoreArt Gallery
William
sPerform
ingArts
Center
ZellnerZonaLuce
Brown
Library
Batting Facility
Wally Bullington
Football Practice
Elmer
Gray
Gray StadiumThrow
ingEvents
GibsonMoney Student
Recreation andW
ellness Center
Moody
CullenEdw
ardsNichols
DillardA.B.
Barret
Powell Fitness
Track/FieldFieldhouse W
ells
Sewell
Witt
Larry Sanders Intramural Fields
McGlothlin
Campus
Center
Beauchamp
Amphitheatre
Tower
of Light
Gardner
Mabee
McKinzie
Nelson
East Ambler Avenue
E.N. 20th
E.N. 19th
E.N. 18th
Library Ct.
E.N. 17th
Campus Court
ACU Drive
E.N. 16th
TeagueBoulevard
TO IN
TERSTATE 20
North Judge Ely Boulevard
Avenue DCedar Crest Drive
Moore
Sikes
Duncum
Chapelon the HillJacob’s
Dream
FlagPlaza
HunterW
elcome
Center
UniversityPark
Crutcher Scott
PhysicalResources
Gilbreth-Scott
Labyrinth
Galaxy Park
FaubusFountain Lake
Morris
Eager Tennis
Teague
Vanderpool
Computer
ServiceMcDaniel
Smith
Adams
Jennings
North
Health LabACU PressPolice Dept.
Campus Center Road
E.N. 10th
Wildcat
Disc Golf
Medical and
Counseling
Wildcat
StadiumSoccer/Softball
Fieldhouse
Jones Tennis
Halbert-Walling
HardinAdm
inistrationOnstead
Science Center
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