1. education
2. graduate school
3. college

J UNE 16-17 & J UNE 22-23, 2015
CLASS OF 2019 ORIENTATION
STUDENT SCHEDULE
( D AY 1 )
DAY 1 (JUNE 16 or JUNE 22)
7:45 - 8:15 a.m.
Arrival & Check-In (A-K)
Students with last names from A-K and their registered
parent(s)/guardian(s)
8:15 - 9 a.m.
Arrival & Check-In (L-Z)
Students with last names from L-Z and their registered
parent(s)/guardian(s)
Barone Campus Center, Lower Level
7:45 - 9 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Barone Campus Center, Main Dining Room
11 - 11:30 a.m.
“The Fairfield Experience” – The Integration of Living
and Learning
Hear what it means to live and learn in an academic
community as faculty, staff, and students discuss the Core
Curriculum, our institutional commitment to educating the
whole person, and the difference a Jesuit education can make
in the life of the mind.
Quick Center for the Arts
11:45 a.m - 1 p.m.
Lunch & Group Meetings (See your NSL)
Please note we will stagger group lunch times from the
Quick Center.
Barone Campus Center, Lower Level
11:45 a.m - 1 p.m.
Honors Lunch
9:15 - 9:45 a.m.
University Welcome
You and your family will be welcomed to Fairfield University
and receive an overview of the Orientation schedule and
logistics, as well as an introduction to the Orientation Team.
Barone Campus Center, Oak Room Patio
Rain Location: Alumni Hall
10 - 10:45 a.m.
Orientation Group Gathering and Group Pictures
Meet your New Student Leader (NSL) and experience group
bonding activities. Please find your NSL at the Oak Room
Patio and proceed to your gathering location.
Students admitted to the Honors Program will meet with
faculty and fellow Honors Students over lunch. Please note
that honors students will not meet for lunch with their
Orientation group.
Barone Campus Center¸ Mezzanine
1:15 - 2 p.m.
Academic Planning Overview/Informal Faculty Time
In Orientation groups, you will spend some time meeting a
faculty member. This is the chance to ask ANY questions
about classroom life, faculty support, expectations of
students, and anything else you would like to know. In
addition, you will learn the academic components of
Orientation and become aware of academic expectations
at Fairfield. Additionally, you will be introduced to the Core
Curriculum and examples of ways to use it to shape your
academic journey.
Gathering Location: See your NSL
www.fairfield.edu
FA I R F I E L D U N I V E R S I T Y
STUDENT SCHEDULE
( D AY 1 C O N T I N U E S )
2:15 - 4:15 p.m.
6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Academic Planning and Advising Sessions by
Colleges and Schools
Orientation Groups AA-YY: Dinner
You will join the deans’ staff members from Fairfield’s four
undergraduate colleges and schools to discuss curriculum,
requirements, and policies relating to your academic
interests. Academic advising facilitators will assist you in
beginning to build a fall course schedule in preparation
for registration on Day 2 of Orientation. You will learn more
about Cornerstone courses and FYE seminars, as well as
resolve any language and math placement questions.
Orientation Groups A-Y: Academic Debrief
College of Arts & Sciences and General Studies –
Barone Campus Center, Oak Room
Dolan School of Business – Dolan School of Business,
Dining Room
School of Engineering – Barone Campus Center, Room 206
School of Nursing – Kelley Center
4:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Extra time for academic planning or free time
4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
Family Community Mass
Students and the families of the Class of 2019 are invited to
join together as a community for a special Mass.
Barone Campus Center, Main Dining Room
Gathering Locations: See your NSL
7:30 - 9:15 p.m.
Fairfield Vision & Orientation Troupe Performance
Join your New Student Leaders and representatives from
various offices and departments on campus as they discuss
the intersections between living and learning, diversity, and
engagement as a Fairfield student.
Quick Center for the Arts
9:30 - 10:15 p.m.
Wrap-Up Late Night Social
Take a break and reflect on the day over tasty treats with your
NSL. What questions do you have that your NSL can answer?
Barone Campus Center, Main Dining Room
10:15 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Fairfield Quest
Do you have what it takes? This is the late night event at
Fairfield Orientation you do not want to miss. Free sunglasses
will be given away!
Gonzaga Auditorium
Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola
4:45 - 5:45 p.m
Self-Guided Reflective Walk
You and your family are invited to experience this selfdirected opportunity to reflect on the start of an important
life journey. Participants will be, in St. Ignatius’ words,
“contemplatives in action.”
See back of campus map
5:45 - 6 p.m.
Goodbye to Your Parents/Guardians for the
Rest of the Night
6:10 - 6:45 p.m.
Orientation Groups A-Y: Dinner
Barone Campus Center, Main Dining Room
Orientation Groups AA-YY: Academic Debrief
Gathering Location: See your NSL
ORIENTATION
10:15 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Quad Fest
Enjoy hanging with the Class of 2019! Snow cones, popcorn,
cotton candy, music and more! Featuring John Rush as
Human iPod: You choose songs from two HUGE request
books. You pick songs you want to hear and write or text your
request Between songs, Rush reads off three or four requests
and plays the next song based on the audience’s choice.
It’s fun and interactive!
Quad
J UNE 16-17 & J UNE 22-23, 2015
STUDENT SCHEDULE
( D AY 2 )
DAY 2 (JUNE 17 or JUNE 23)
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Room Key & Swipe Card Check-out
Return your key and swipe card to the key table on the ground
floor of your residence hall, the Barone Campus Center
Information Desk, or your NSL. All keys and swipes must be
received before you leave campus today.
Residence Hall check-out table, Barone Campus Center Information
Desk, or NSL
8 - 9 a.m.
Athletics Breakfast Session for Parents and Varsity
Student-Athletes
Student-athletes and families are invited to join the Varsity
Athletics Breakfast Session to learn more about being a
Division I athlete.
Kelley Center
8 - 8:30 a.m.
Orientation Groups AA-YY: Breakfast
Barone Campus Center, Main Dining Room
Orientation Groups A-Y: Group Meeting
Gathering Locations: See your NSL
CHOICE SESSIONS
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Counseling, Psychological & Disability Services
Learn more about services and ways the University
supports students.
Kelley Center
Parenting Beyond the Cap and Gown
Michael Nerney will offer families the latest information on
brain development in young adults, discuss current trends in
substance abuse and other high-risk behavior in college-age
individuals, and provide guidance on how to “hold on loosely”
to their almost-adult children. (repeated at 12:30-1:15 p.m.)
Gonzaga Auditorium
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Life in the Residence Halls
What’s life in the Residence Halls like? What happens if you
have a conflict with your roommate? What types of living and
learning communities are offered? Meet the professional
staff and student leaders who support students and live in
the residence halls. (repeated at 1:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.)
Kelley Center
8:30 - 9 a.m.
Parenting Beyond the Cap and Gown
Orientation Groups A-Y: Breakfast
Michael Nerney will offer families the latest information on
brain development in young adults, discuss current trends in
substance abuse and other high-risk behavior in college-age
individuals, and provide guidance on how to “hold on loosely”
to their almost-adult children. (also at 11:30-12:15 p.m.)
Barone Campus Center, Main Dining Room
Orientation Groups AA-YY: Group Meeting
Gathering Locations: See your NSL
9:15 - 10 a.m.
Step Up Stags
Fairfield University expects Stags to help each other as
they maneuver through the challenges of college life. Karen
Donoghue, Dean of Students, will introduce you to the
importance of “Stepping Up” for each other.
Quick Center for the Arts
10:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Information Fair
See Information Fair handout in your folder.
Barone Campus Center, Oak Room
10:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Residence Hall Show Rooms
See a typical residence hall room. Visit Regis Hall Room 12
and Campion Hall Room 105. Residence Life staff will be
present to answer questions.
Lunch: When not in Steps 1-3 of the registration process, attend
any of the Choice Sessions, or visit town with your family. Use
the Lunch on the Town vouchers, or grab a hot dog (Tofu dogs
available too) at the Info Fair.
Gonzaga Auditorium
1:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Life in the Residence Halls
What’s life in the Residence Halls like? What happens if you
have a conflict with your roommate? What types of living and
learning communities are offered? Meet the professional
staff and student leaders who support students and live in
the residence halls. (also at 12:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.)
Kelley Center
10:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
StagCard Photos
See your NSL
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
WHEN GETTING YOUR PHOTO ID:
1. You must have a valid form of ID to get your photo;
e.g., state issued ID, driver’s license, or passport
2. Smiles always work, so smile for the camera
3. Learn more about what your StagCard can do
www.fairfield.edu/stagcard
www.fairfield.edu
FA I R F I E L D U N I V E R S I T Y
STUDENT SCHEDULE
( D AY 2 C O N T I N U E S )
10:15 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Academic Registration
Stay Connected Socially
Now that you’ve discussed what courses to take, you will
register online via my.Fairfield. Faculty, staff, and students
are available in each computer lab to help you through
the process. Please note that you must come with your
Orientation group during the time block that you are assigned.
You must also bring your academic planning sheet from Day 1
to assist with your registration process. When not registering,
you may attend sessions with your parent/guardian(s), visit
the Information Fair in the BCC Oak Room, or meet with your
NSL. Remember to attend the important closing meeting.
DiMenna-Nyselius Library
STEP 1: Intro to Registration
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. 10:45 - 11 a.m. 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. 11:45 - Noon
12:15 - 12:30 p.m. 12:45 - 1 p.m. 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. 1:45 - 2 p.m. Groups: A - D
Groups: E - J
Groups: K - P
Groups: Q - AA
Groups: BB - II
Groups: JJ - OO
Groups: SS - TT
Groups: UU - YY
STEP 2: Registration Time
10:30 - 11 a.m. 11 - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 - Noon Noon - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 - 1 p.m. 1 - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 - 2 p.m. 2 - 2:30 p.m. Groups: A - D
Groups: E - J
Groups: K - P
Groups: Q - AA
Groups: BB - II
Groups: JJ - OO
Groups: SS - TT
Groups: UU - YY
STEP 3: Closing Orientation/Registration
Group Meeting
Wrap up the day in your Orientation Group. Your NSL will
take attendance, review important information, next steps,
and summer action items.
Class of 2019 Facebook – www.facebook.com/groups/
fairfieldstags2019
Facebook – www.facebook.com/FairfieldUStudents411
Twitter – @FairfieldU411
Main University Social Media
Twitter – @FairfieldU
Instagram – @FairfieldU
Facebook – Facebook.com/FairfieldUniversity
rgSync – Fairfield’s Student Engagement Network (my.Fairfield.edu)
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STAG SNACK BAR, EINSTEIN BROS
BAGELS, STAG SPIRIT SHOP, & DOWNTOWN
BOOKSTORE HOURS
Tuesday, June 16
Einstein Bros Bagels: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stag Snack Bar: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Spirit Shop: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Downtown Bookstore: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17
Einstein Bros Bagels: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Stag Snack Bar: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Spirit Shop: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Downtown Bookstore: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday, June 22
Einstein Bros Bagels: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stag Snack Bar: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Spirit Shop: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Downtown Bookstore: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23
Einstein Bros Bagels: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Stag Snack Bar: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Spirit Shop: 8a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Downtown Bookstore: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
CLOSING MEETING
11:05 - 11:20 a.m. 11:35 - 11:50 a.m. 12:05 - 12:20 p.m. 12:35 - 12:50 p.m. 1:05 - 1:20 p.m. 1:35 - 1:50 p.m. 2:05 - 2:20 p.m. 2:35 - 2:50 p.m. Groups: A - D
Groups: E - J
Groups: K - P
Groups: Q - AA
Groups: BB - II
Groups: JJ - OO
Groups: SS - TT
Groups: UU - YY
Stop by the BCC Information Desk or call (203) 254-4222
for general assistance while attending Orientation.
The Lost & Found is at the BCC Information Desk. Hours
are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Day 1 and 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 2.
Stay hydrated. Fill up your water bottle in the Quick Center
lobby, BCC lower level, BCC Info Desk, Gonzaga Auditorium,
and BCC Oak Room entrance.
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