New Student Orientation

 

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New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation 2011

Thursday, August 11 & Friday, August 12

Reservation Form

Reserve your space in one of the orientation sessions:

  • August 11: Morning Session - FULL
  • August 11: Afternoon Session - FULL
  • August 12: Morning Session - FULL
  • August 12: Afternoon Session - FULL

Morning Session Schedule

9:30-10:15 a.m. Opening Session (Robert E. Plecker Workforce Center/P126A)

  • Welcome:  Dr. John Downey, BRCC President
  • Campus Resource Representatives: Financial Aid, Tuition Payment, Disability Services, Tutoring

10:20-11:00 a.m. Concurrent Session

  • Helping Your Student Adjust to Life at BRCC--for parents only (P126A)
    Presenters:  Elizabeth Hall and Hara Charlier
  • Faculty/Student Panel  (Auditorium)
    Presenter:  Susie Shomo & BRCC Students

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Complete Orientation Tasks

Afternoon Session Schedule

12:30-1:15 p.m. Opening Session (Robert E. Plecker Workforce Center/P126A)

  • Welcome: Dr. John Downey, BRCC President
  • Campus Resource Representatives: Financial Aid, Tuition Payment, Disability Services, Tutoring

1:20-2:00 Concurrent Sessions

  • Helping Your Student Adjust to Life at BRCC--for parents only (P126A)
    Presenters:  Elizabeth Hall and Kevin Ratliff
  • Faculty/Student Panel—for students only  (Auditorium)
    Presenter:  Susie Shomo & BRCC Students

2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Complete Orientation Tasks

What You Can Do

  • Visit Computer Lab --Learn how to access your Student Information Accounts/Pick up Blackboard Training Schedule (9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.—F110)
  • Get Student ID Card (9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.—Houff Center Cafeteria)
  • Pick up parking decal and library card (9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.—Houff Center Cafeteria)
  • Purchase books at Campus Bookstore (Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m./Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4 :00 p.m.)
  • Pay tuition (8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.—Houff Student Center)
  • Financial Aid staff available for questions (8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.—Houff Student Center)
  • Visit with area transfer advisors--JMU/MBC/BC/ODU (11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.—Houff Center Patio)
  • Visit Study Abroad & Student Leadership Displays (Houff Center Cafeteria)

Food available for purchase in the Cafeteria

What to Bring

If you require special assistance related to a disability, please contact Patricia Boyd, Disability Services Coordinator, at (540-453-2298) or Email (boydp@brcc.edu).