Meadowland CollegeFreshman Orientation

August 24, 2010

Moving In Volunteers will help freshman move in on the

morning of August 24.› Drive to main gate to have a volunteer assigned to

you.› Volunteer will accompany you to the dorm.› Volunteer will arrange for luggage carts.

Getting Wired

After moving in, volunteer will help you set up your computer and demonstrate accessing the library and other online services.

The Bookstore

Volunteer will explain how to avoid long lines at the bookstore and how to order online.

Volunteer will accompany you to the bookstore for a firsthand look around.

Tuesday, August 24 8:30 AM – 11 AM

› Student check-in at Main Gate. Students will register Volunteer Experience staff and receive room keys from Residential Services.

12:00 PM-1:00 PM› Student-Parent Orientation Session at South Campus Hall.

Answering any questions or concerns.

1:00 PM› Student lunch at the Main Dining Room.

students divide into their groups, parents are on their own for lunch.

5:15 PM – 7:00 PM› Barbeque at North Campus.

Get to know everyone with activities. Incase of bad weather, we will move indoors.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM› Break to relax in rooms and unpack.

Campus tours also. 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM

› Choice of bowling or miniature golf. Price included in the program fee

Wednesday, August 25

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM› Breakfast at the Main Dinging Room.

Use meal ticket 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

› Groups meet to leave for volunteer sites. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

› Work at Volunteer Sites. Lunches will be provided.

5:45 PM› Dinner at local Princeton restaurants.

Sample some dining, students will divide up in interest. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

› Game Night Hang out in Southwest Hall.

9:00 PM› Movie.

Divide into groups to view favorite summer flicks.

Dining Hoursfor Main Dining Room

Monday through Friday› Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.› Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.› Dinner (Monday through Thursday) 4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.› Dinner (Friday) 4:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday› Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.› Lunch 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.› Dinner 4:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday› Brunch 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.› Dinner 4:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Dining Options

Meal Plans: Freshman MUST participate in one meal plan outlined in dining options brochure.› Rules:

You must have an ID card to access your meal plan.

All meal plans apply to the main dining room. Only meal plans in Category I and V can be used

at the Food Court, located in the student building. Note dining hours posted for this location.

Getting Around Campus Go to the Visitors’ Center – Building B, located at main gate.

› Pick up campus maps.› Learn some cool facts about Meadowland.

Bus Service› Local transport around campus. Picks up in front of main gate and

will transport you to North and South Campuses.› Night transport. Van service provides transportation around

campus during the night. Walking Escorts

› Available at night. Dial 555-walk Call 555-555-5555 for more details about bus service.

Getting Involved

Attend the Activities Fair› August 28, Administration Building, 4:00 p.m.

where you will learn about Meadowland’s many clubs and organizations

Student Clubs› Countless clubs, intramural sports teams and

volunteer organizations will enrich your mind, body and spirit. Student-lead Student created