Fall 2020 Orientation Schedule
Fall 2020 Orientation will take place August 9-16, 2020.
Schedule is Subject to Change
Download most recent schedule (pdf) (UPDATED 8-10-20)
Sunday, August 9, 2020
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9am–Noon | Early Move-In: Early move-in for Honors students, FIRST students, & PLC Class XX students. Students will check-in at their residence hall. Come wearing your masks. | Residence halls |
| Noon-5pm | New Student Move-In: Move-in for all first-year residential students. Students will check-in at their residence halls. Come wearing your masks. | Residence Halls |
| 1pm–2pm | FIRST Orientation: Class of 2024 first-generation college students welcome. Come wearing your masks. | Virtual |
| 2pm–3pm | Honors Meet & Greet: Honors students welcome. Come wearing your masks. | Honors Hall, Gold Star Building |
| 3pm–4pm | Commuting to Campus: Information session on campus resources for those students commuting to campus. | Virtual |
| 5pm–6pm | President’s Leadership Class Welcome Meeting: PLC Class XX meeting. Come wearing your masks. | Great Hall, McDaniel University Center |
| 6-7:30pm | Honors Welcome Dinner: Honors students attendance required. Come wearing your masks. | Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center |
Monday, August 10, 2020
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30am–8pm | Student Technology Support Center: Technology assistance provided for all students. | Room 136, McDaniel University Center |
| By Appointment | Choral Auditions: Choir placement auditions. | Small Rehearsal Hall |
| 8am–4pm | Honors Retreat: Required for all Honors students. | Honors Hall, Gold Star Building |
| 9am–5pm | New Student Move-In: Move-in for all first-year residential students. Students will check-in at their residence hall. Come wearing your masks. | Residence Halls |
| 8pm–10pm | Movie Night on the Quad: Enjoy a casual evening outdoors with friends enjoying a movie. Come wearing masks. Rain location in Kerr McGee if necessary. | Quad Lawn (Rain location: Kerr McGee Auditorium, Meinders School of Business) |
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7am–2pm | Meal Plan Open: Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card, or cash. | Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center |
| 8:30am–8pm | Student Technology Support Center: Technology assistance provided for all students. | Room 136, McDaniel University Center |
| By Appointment | Choral Auditions: Choir placement auditions | Small Recital Hall |
| 9am–5pm | New Student Move-In: Move-in for all first-year residential students. Students will check-in at their residence hall. Come wearing masks. | Residence Halls |
| 4pm–5pm | Chill Out with Residence Life: Take a break with your friends in Residence Life! | Outside between Walker & Banning Hall |
| 6pm–6:45pm | Interfraternity Council Information Meeting: Learn more about benefits of fraternity membership. | Virtual |
| 6:45pm–7:30pm | Panhellenic Council Information Meeting: Learn more about the benefits of sorority membership. | Virtual |
| 7:30pm–8:30pm | Stars Group Meeting: Welcome to OCU! Get to know each other and prepare for the Matriculation Parade the following morning. Required of all new undergraduate students. Pre-assigned meeting locations included on your name tag and sent to your OCU email from Student Affairs. Come wearing masks. | Various Locations |
| 8:30pm–9:30pm | Virtual Game Night: In partnership with Religious Life, let’s get our competition on with some virtual gaming fun! | Virtual |
| 9:45pm–11pm | Scooby Doo @ OCU: Mystery tour of campus! Staggered start times in Stars Groups to provide for social distancing. (Come wearing masks, comfortable clothing and shoes) | Pavillion, West Lawn |
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7am–7pm | Meal Plan Open: Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card, or cash. | Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center |
| 8:30am–8pm | Student Technology Support Center: Technology assistance provided for all students. | Room 136, McDaniel University Center |
| 9am | Matriculation Processional Attendance required of all new undergraduates. This socially distanced, staggered processional will have faculty marshals leading groups of students from various locations across the quad through the Centennial Plaza Arch, and then into designated venue locations across campus for a virtual presentation of the Matriculation Convocation service. Wear masks and Sunday dress. | Students meet at McDaniel University Patio to prepare for the processional. |
| 9:20am–10:20am | Matriculation Convocation Live Viewing Attendance required of all new undergraduates. This ceremony formally welcomes all new students as a part of the OCU community. Students will meet in smaller groups in various rooms across campus to view the digital recording. | Various Locations |
| 10:30am–11:45am | Stars Group Meeting: Respecting Others Required of all new undergraduate students. Pre-assigned meeting locations included on your name tag and sent to your OCU email from Student Affairs. | Various Locations |
Academic Orientation Meetings
Attendance is required of all new undergraduates.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2pm–4pm | Petree College of Arts & Sciences | Outdoor ground patio, Sarkeys Science & Math Center |
| 2pm–4pm | University Studies: For students who have not yet selected a major. | Classroom 100, Sarkeys Science & Math Center |
| 2pm–4pm | Wimberly School of Religion | Classroom 100, Sarkeys Science & Math Center |
| 2pm–4pm | Kramer School of Nursing | NSE 135-136, Kramer School of Nursing |
| 2pm-4pm | Meinders School of Business | Norick Lounge, Meinders |
| 3pm–4:30pm | School of Theatre | Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center |
| 2pm–3:30pm | Bass School of Music | Virtual |
| N/A | Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment: The Ann Lacy School will be sending out orientation video links prior to Stars Week and parents are invited to join the first Zoom Entertainment Career Prep class on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:10pm. Links to the Zoom session were provided with the New Parent and Student Guide emailed to students in June. | Virtual |
| 5:30pm–11:15pm | Virtual Greek Recruitment – Round One: Fraternity and sorority formal recruitment. | Virtual |
| 9pm–11pm | Show ‘n Tell: An opportunity to share artistic ways of expressing your identity and cultural components that you wish to share. An additional bonus is a special presentation from a spoken word artist at the conclusion of the night’s performances. Wear your masks. | Pavilion, West Lawn (Rain location: Kerr McGee Auditorium, Meinders School of Business) |
Thursday, August 13, 2020
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7am–7pm | Meal Plan Open: Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card, or cash. | Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center |
| 8:30am–8pm | Student Technology Support Center: Technology assistance provided for all students. | Room 136, McDaniel University Center |
| 9am–10am | Music Theory Diagnostic Exam: Attendance required for new music majors and students enrolling in music theory. | Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center |
| 9:30am-1pm | 5:30pm Jazz Leveling (Group 1): New dance majors are required to attend jazz leveling to supplement the leveling process started at the admission audition. Dance majors will receive an email with instructions on the leveling process and which group to attend. | Gaylord Center Studios JKLM as assigned via email |
| 10:30am–Noon | Diversity & Inclusion Training: Led by Dr. Rodney Bates, University of Oklahoma. Attendance required of all new undergraduates; please bring student ID, as attendance will be recorded by your NSOs in Stars Groups. | Various Locations (Live Streamed from Petree Recital Hall) |
| Noon–1pm | Stars Group Meeting: Embracing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Required of all new undergraduate students. Pre-assigned meeting locations included on your name tag and sent to your OCU email from Student Affairs. | Various Locations |
| 1pm–2:30pm | Diversity & Inclusion Training (Cont’d): Led Dr. Rodney Bates, University of Oklahoma. Lunch provided. Attendance required of all new undergraduates; please bring student ID, as attendance will be recorded by your NSOs in Stars Groups. | Various Locations (Live Streamed from Petree Recital Hall) |
| 2pm–5:30pm | Jazz Leveling (Group 2): New dance majors are required to attend jazz leveling to supplement the leveling process started at the admission audition. Dance majors will receive an email with instructions on the leveling process and which group to attend. | Gaylord Center Studios JKLM as assigned via email |
| 3:15pm–9pm | Virtual Greek Recruitment – Round Two: Fraternity and sorority formal recruitment. | Virtual |
| 6pm–9pm | Virtual Movie Night with Dulaney-Browne: Visit the Virtual Library Movie Night page. | Virtual |
| 9pm–11pm | Open Mic Night Life: takes practice! Share your talent or be amazed by other OCU students. | Pavilion, West Lawn (Rain Location: Kerr McGee Auditorium) |
Friday, August 14, 2020
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7am–7pm | Meal Plan Open: Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card, or cash. | Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center |
| 8:30am–8pm | Student Technology Support Center: Technology assistance provided for all students. | Room 136, McDaniel University Center |
| 9:30am–1pm | Tap Leveling (Group 1): New dance majors are required to attend tap leveling to supplement the leveling process started at the admission audition. Dance majors will receive an email with instructions on the leveling process and which group to attend. | Gaylord Center Studios JKLM as assigned via email |
| 10am–11am | Stars Group Meeting: Leading with Integrity: Required of all new undergraduate students. Pre-assigned meeting locations included on your name tag and sent to your OCU email from Student Affairs. Wear your masks. | Various Locations |
| 11am–12pm | Student Information Meeting: Learn important campus information regarding campus safety, student conduct, and Title IX information. Look for an e-mail with more information on this module. Required of all new undergraduates; participation will be recorded. | Virtual |
| 9:30am–2:30pm | International Student Orientation: Attendance required of all new international students. | Gardner Conference Center, Meinders School of Business |
| 1:30pm–6:30pm | Virtual Greek Recruitment – Round Three: Fraternity and sorority formal recruitment. | Virtual |
| 2pm–5:30pm | Tap Leveling (Group 2): New dance majors are required to attend tap leveling to supplement the leveling process started at the admission audition. Dance majors will receive an email with instructions on the leveling process and which group to attend. | Gaylord Center Studios JKLM as assigned via email |
| 7:30pm–8:30pm | Stars Group Meeting: Collaboration is Key: Required of all new undergraduate students. Pre-assigned meeting locations included on your name tag and sent to your OCU email from Student Affairs. | Various Locations |
| 8:45pm–10:30pm | Traditions Rally: TikTok Edition: The top Stars Groups compete for the ultimate prize! Get innovative utilizing the app TikTok to post your group’s video dances in true “Star” fashion! | Virtual |
Saturday, August 15, 2020
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30am–1:30pm; 5pm–7pm | Meal Plan Open: Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card, or cash. | Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center |
| 9:30am–1pm | Ballet Leveling (Group 1): New dance majors are required to attend ballet leveling to supplement the leveling process started at the admission audition. Dance majors will receive an email with instructions on the leveling process and which group to attend. | Gaylord Center Studios JKLM as assigned via email |
| 1pm–1:45pm | Native American/Indigenous Affinity Space: An opportunity for campus community members with shared backgrounds and/or interests to connect. | Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel |
| 1:45pm–2:30pm | Black/African American Affinity Space: An opportunity for campus community members with shared backgrounds and/or interests to connect. | Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel |
| 2:30pm–3:15pm | Latinx Affinity Space: An opportunity for campus community members with shared backgrounds and/or interests to connect. | Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel |
| 3:15pm–4pm | Asian/Pacific Islander Affinity Space: An opportunity for campus community members with shared backgrounds and/or interests to connect. | Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel |
| 4pm–4:45pm | Interfaith/Agnostic/Atheist/Spirituality Affinity Space: An opportunity for campus community members with shared backgrounds and/or interests to connect. | Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel |
| 4:45pm–5:30pm | LGBTQIA+ Affinity Space: An opportunity for campus community members with shared backgrounds and/or interests to connect. | Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel |
| 2pm–5:30pm | Ballet Leveling (Group 2): New dance majors are required to attend ballet leveling to supplement the leveling process started at the admission audition. Dance majors will receive an email with instructions on the leveling process and which group to attend. | Gaylord Center Studios JKLM as assigned via email |
| 6pm–7pm | Meet Your RA: Come connect with your resident advisor to build community at your new home! | Your Residence Hall floor |
| 7pm–9pm | Decorate Your Mask Event: Since wearing our masks is the new normal, let’s make them as unique as each of us are! Various supplies will be provided to deck out your mask to showcase your style! Stars Groups’ participation will be staggered to provide for social distancing. | Student Lounge, McDaniel University Center |
Sunday, August 16, 2020
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | Find Your Classes Tours: Bring your class schedule and let a New Student Orientation Leader show you exactly where your classes are located before the first day begins. | Patio, McDaniel University Center |
| 11:30am–1:30pm / 5pm–7pm | Meal Plan Open: Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card, or cash. | Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center |
| 3pm–4pm | Speech & Debate Team Meeting: Members of the OCU Speech & Debate Team should attend this orientation meeting. | Room 153A, Walker Center |