During the course of the 2012 Torero Days, all new students are encouraged to attend all informational meetings. If these meetings apply to you, your attendance will be expected.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
New Student Resident Move-In
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This one's pretty self-explanatory. We've set aside the majority of the day to allow you to get all of your stuff into your room. You will have time to get settled before any of our big events begin. When you arrive we will have T-Squad members assist you in unloading your car and carrying everything to your residence hall room. You'll be unpacked and having fun before you know it!
Pavilion Dining
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch
Lunch is available for new students and their family members. New students eat for free with their nametag and meal card.
Commuter Students Move In
1 - 2 p.m.
Alcala Vista Apartments
Palomar Desk
Check-in for commuter students who have pre-registered to stay in the Alcalá Vista Apartments will be held at the Palomar Desk. Commuter Students should have pre-paid a $50 housing fee. Check-out is Monday, Aug. 29, 8-9 a.m. at the Palomar Desk. To register for this housing option, you must mail or fax this form by Friday, August 5, 2011.
Commuter Reception
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Alcala Vista Apartments
Palomar Lounge
Meet fellow commuters and have a good time! Refreshments and music provided! Come and join the fun!
Resident Students Floor Meetings (Attendance Required)
3 - 4 p.m.
Residence Hall Floors (Check in with your RA for locations)
Get to know your Resident Assistant (RA) and fellow residents, as well as learn more about the community in which you live. Residential Life - Find out more about where you'll be living, the staff and programs in your housing area!
New Student and Family BBQ
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Plaza de San Diego
Eagen Plaza
Join your parents, friends, and family members for a BBQ dinner. All residents of Maher Hall will be served at the Plaza de San Diego (in the front of Maher Hall) at 4:30 p.m.. All Residents of Camino and Founders will be served at Plaza de San Diego at 5:30 p.m. All residents of Missions A and Commuter Students will be served at Eagen Plaza (outside the Jenny Craig Pavilion) at 4:30 p.m. All residents of Missions B will be served at Eagen Plaza at 5:30 p.m. New students do not need to purchase tickets, as this is the first meal of Torero Days. Your nametag/meal card will serve as your ticket. Tickets for family members and friends that have not been pre-purchased may be purchased at the Hahn University Center Box Office throughout the day. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 3-12 (cash or check only).
International Student and Family Dinner
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Student Life Pavilion Patio (3rd Level)
Parents, family members, and sponsors of international students have the opportunity to meet new and returning students and gather information about available resources. Family members, sponsors and new students are all welcome.
New Student Welcome (Attendance Required)
7 p.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
Your program begins! A welcome from President Lyons and an overview of your Torero Days. Use the ticket on the back of your nametag to find your seat and small group. As this event is for new students only, parents and family members are invited to a dessert reception held in the Degheri Alumni Center hosted by Parent Relations.
New Student First Small Group Meeting (Attendance Required)
7:45 p.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
Your Preceptorial Assistant (PA) will take you to your assigned meeting area.
Surprise Social Event
9 - 11 p.m.
TBA
Your PA will bring you to this event. Dessert will be provided! Closed-toed shoes and pants/shorts are recommended.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Residence Hall Community Meetings (Attendance Required)
9 - 10 a.m.
Camino/Founders: Shiley Theater
Maher: Salomon Hall
Missions A: UC Forum C
Missions B: UC Forums A/B
Commuters: Commuter Commons in UC Room 119
Residential Life Staff and the Department of Public Safety will share important community expectations, standards, and safety tips. The Residence Hall Association (RHA) will also present upcoming events and how to get involved in your residential community.
Commuter Student Meeting (Attendance Required)
9 - 10 a.m.
University Center Room 119 (Commuter Commons)
Torero Squad Members and key University Administrators will be providing information about getting connected to the campus. You will also become aware of community standards and get to know other commuter students.
Mass for Students and Families (All Are Invited)
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
A very special liturgy has been prepared to welcome all new students and their families into the USD community. All denominations are welcome and invited to attend. A special blessing from parents to new students will be given at the end of the Mass.
Casual Gathering in the Commuter Commons (Commuter Students)
2:30- 4:30 p.m.
University Center Room 119 (Commuter Commons)
This is a great opportunity for new commuter students to become oriented with the Commuter Commons and experience the fun that occurs during the semester.
An Evening at SeaWorld
4 - 11 p.m.
Buses leave from the front of the University Center
It's off-campus and it's going to be tons of fun! You'll have the opportunity to check out one of San Diego's most well-known amusement parks, and meet some of your classmates who may be experiencing it for the first time. Not only will you be able to enjoy all the attractions and shows, but USD will have it's own private area for dinner, dessert, music, and even a surprise visit by some very special guests. Buses begin boarding at 4 p.m. Don’t be late, so you can be one of the first into the park. Order your tickets before orientation for $30. If you did not pre-purchase tickets, tickets will be available at the UC Box Office for $35.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Commuters Move Out of Residence Halls
8 - 9 a.m.
Check out at Palomar Desk
Attention Commuters! Please leave rooms the way you found them. Turn in your key beginning at 8:00 a.m. and no later than 9:00 a.m. at the Palomar Desk.
Community @ USD: Creating Community (Attendance Required)
9:00 - 10:45 p.m.
Shiley Theatre, Forum A/B, Forum C, Jenny Craig Pavilion
Come learn about how diversity is incorporated into the USD campus and campus life. Meet the directors of the United Front Multicultural Center and the Women’s Center, and be introduced to the different organizations that you can become involved in. Be sure to check in with your Resident Assistant or Commuter Team member.
Community @ USD: Torero Spirit (Attendance Required)
11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
Ole! Ole! Ole! Get ready to support USD’s great athletic teams with the Torero Spirit Rally. There will be giveaways from USD Athletics. Look out for a special appearance by the Torero Squad. Go Blue!
Community @ USD: Be Well (Attendance Required)
1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations
USD is committed to the health and wellness of the student community and the development of a caring environment to support the well-being of the whole university community. A panel of current USD students will share their own personal college experiences, provide tips for navigating through some potential challenges college students face, and discuss opportunities and resources to enhance individual and community wellness.
Community @ USD - First Connections (Attendance Required)
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Various Locations
This program is designed to help you connect with other students who share something in common with you. You were assigned to a First Connection theme during the summer (your assigned theme was noted in your check-in envelope and your RA has a list.) The experience begins in this first meeting where you will meet other students in your First Connection theme and learn about the additional opportunities that await you at USD during your first year.
- Spirituality: Believe, Belong, and Become! - Founders Chapel
- Heath Career Explorers-Salomon Hall in Maher Hall
- International Opportunities: Become a Global Citizen - University Center Forum C
- Performing Arts- Black Box Theatre (Camino 131)
- Visual Arts: Production, Display, History, Theory – Student Life Pavilion Exhibit Hall
- So How Can We Be the Change We Want to See? – Institute for Peace and Justice (Rooms A-C)
- Outdoor Adventures - Shiley Theatre in Camino Hall
- Ties that Unite - Student Life Pavilion 3rd Floor Patio
- Honors Program- University Center Forum B
- Student Support Services (SSS) - UC 128
- Student Athletes (on Intercollegiate Athletic Teams)- – Jenny Craig Pavilion Warren Hospitality
- Sustainability LLC - University Center Forum A
- Social Justice LLC – Institute for Peace and Justice (Rooms H/I)
Dance and Casino Night : "Go with the Glow: If it’s Neon, Put it On”
8 - 11 p.m.
University Center
Want to glow in the dark? Want to show off how bright you can be? Join us for an opportunity to dress in your brightest and most colorfulNEON attire while we dance the night away! Food, casino games, and awesome prizes will make the evening fluorescently fun! If you did not pre-purchase tickets, tickets will be available at the UC Box Office for $15. Be sure to pick yours up quickly because they will sell out fast! (Tickets are sold at the door as space becomes available.)
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Making the Most of Your Financial Aid at USD!
9 - 10 a.m.
Shiley Theatre
If you are receiving ANY FORM of financial assistance, other than an athletic award or a merit scholarship from the USD Office of Financial Aid Services, you are REQUIRED to attend this meeting. Learn what you need to know about Applying, Receiving and Reapplying for Financial Aid! All questions about Scholarships, Grants, Student Employment and College Loans will be answered.
Mandatory Meeting for International Students with F-1 Visa.
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Serra 204
An informational meeting for international students in which you will learn about immigration regulations and other US laws to make sure that your stay in the US is not only pleasant but also safe and lawful. Orientation also includes information about health insurance, immunization requirements, how to navigate through everyday life in the U.S., and a discussion on programs and events offered by the OISS. In addition, the orientation will cover health care related issues common among international students, including a summary of the functions of the Student Health Center, a brief overview of the mechanisms of the U.S. healthcare system, how health insurance works and how to access your USD health insurance plan.
Preceptorial Meeting (Attendance Required)
10:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Various Locations (as identified on your nametag)
This is your opportunity to meet your Preceptor, ask questions about the preceptorial program and for your Preceptor to describe his/her expectations of you. Please refer to your nametag for your meeting room number. Your professor might treat this as your first formal class meeting, so be sure to bring your supplies.
Small Group Meeting with your PA (Attendance Required)
1:30-2:45 p.m.
In this meeting you will receive valuable information regarding the preceptorial program and student life tips for success from your Preceptorial Assistant. Please refer to your nametag for room number.
New Student Convocation (Attendance Required)
3 - 4 p.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
This important program introduces new students to the academic mission of the University of San Diego. You will get to know faculty preceptors, USD’s commitment to the mission, and take the academic integrity pledge. (Please sit in the seat you are assigned based on the ticket attached to your nametag.) Attire is business casual.
Out of State Student Ice Cream Social
7:30- 8:30 p.m.
Various Locations
Students coming from outside of California are invited to attend an ice cream social hosted by the Out-of-State Student Council members from their home region. Seven ice cream socials will be taking place simultaneously across campus - one for each region represented on the Council. This is a great opportunity for students to meet their regional council members as well as other new freshmen from their region.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Classes Begin
Have fun with your first day of classes and good luck!
