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8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

First Year Student Check-In

Trinity has a staggered move-in schedule determined by your residence hall assignment.  Click on the Move-In link on the left for detailed information regarding the entire check-in process.

Remember, Check-In is a two step process for all First Year students.  Once your belongings are in your new room, head over to the Bell Athletic Center immediately.
 

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Transfer Student Check-In

Click on the Move-In link on the left for detailed information regarding the entire check-in process for transfer students.

Transfer students will complete the entire Check-In process at the Bell Athletic Center.
 

Bell Athletic Center

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Computer Assistance – Getting Connected

Residential Computer Consultants (RCC’s) will be available to assist students having difficulty connecting to TigerNet. Students must bring their computer and remain present while the RCC configures a network connection. If additional computer-related help is needed, please contact the Helpdesk at X7409.
 

Witt Center
 

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Celebrating Trinity
* Required Event

The kick-off session for New Student Orientation.  New students and their families will be welcomed into the Trinity University community and introduced to the many people that make up a student's support network across their time at Trinity. 
 

Laurie Auditorium

2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Resident Mentor Group Meeting
* Required Event

Your Resident Mentor will designate in advance a location for this quick meeting.  Members of the Gray group will receive instructions on where to reconnect with their RM just prior to their 4:15 p.m. advising session.  Members of the Maroon group will depart with their Resident Mentor for their advising session following this meeting. 
 

Laurie Auditorium Hallway

2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Academic Advising Meetings – Maroon Group
* Required Event

Your Faculty Advisor and Resident Mentor will meet with your advising group as a whole.  During this time, your Faculty Advisor will go over the registration process, discuss placement exams, review your academic records individually and set an appointment for your individual advising time that will occur on Monday, August 20. 
 

Various Locations

2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Free Time/Room Set-up – Gray Group

Take advantage of some free time to continue putting away your things and adding that personal touch to your room, or simply take a deep breath for a few minutes. 
 

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Academic Advising Meetings – Gray Group
* Required Event

Your Faculty Advisor and Resident Mentor will meet with your advising group as a whole.  During this time, your Faculty Advisor will go over the registration process, discuss placement exams, review your academic records individually and set an appointment for your individual advising time that will occur on Monday, August 20. 
 

Designated Meeting Area

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Free Time/Room Set-up – Maroon Group

Take advantage of some free time to continue putting away your things and adding that personal touch to your room, or simply take a deep breath for a few minutes. 
 

2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Parent and Family Orientation

A session for all the caring people who will provide support for their college student in the coming years. Parents and family members will hear from individuals within Student Affairs and Academic Affairs, students and a fellow Trinity parent.
 

Laurie Auditorium

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Dinner

Students have the option of dining at the Commons, Mabee Dining Hall or off-campus with their family and/or fellow students.   
 

Coates/Mabee Dining Halls
or Off-Campus

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Transfer Student Dinner

Transfer students will have dinner with faculty and staff to welcome them to the campus.  Family members are welcome.
 

Skyline Room

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Jewish Worship Service (Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:15 p.m.)

Worship and gather together with community members and students.  Both a classical reform service and a less formal guitar service are held concurrently, led by Rabbis Block and Bergman Vann, respectively.   Temple Beth-El has worship services and activities open to all.  Temple Beth-El San Antonio is located at 211 Belknap Place (near the corner of Ashby and San Pedro).  For more information call:  210-733-9135.  Shoshi Krieger, an admissions counselor, will be arranging rides for you.  Please contact her at  773-322-2559 or shoshana.krieger@trinity.edu.
 

Temple Beth-El San Antonio

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Residence Hall Meetings
* Required Event

Get to know your neighbors, learn more about living in your residence hall, and discuss community expectations and standards.  This meeting will be conducted by your Resident Mentor. 
 

Residence Halls

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Transfer Student Mentor Meeting
* Required Event

Get to know your mentor group, learn more about campus resources, and the orientation schedule. This meeting will be conducted by your Mentor.  
 

Skyline Room

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Parent and Family Reception

This is the opportunity to meet fellow Trinity families. Come and mingle with one another in an informal setting. Various Trinity staff will be present, coffee and snacks will be served. 
 

Tigers’ Den

9:00 p.m. – Midnight

Residence Hall Mixers

Lots of fun times to be had throughout the First Year residence halls.  Don't miss out on the first night of fun with your fellow hall mates.   
 

Various Locations

Saturday, August 18, 2007

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Early Morning Fitness

Care for your mind, body, and spirit. Take advantage of our great facilities before you start another busy day. Stay in shape in the Stumberg Fitness Center-127, the Nautilus Room-221 or the Racquetball Courts (racquetball equipment not provided). 

You will need your TigerCard to access the Bell Center.
 

Bell Athletic Center

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Computer Skills Assessment
*Required Placement Exam

The Computer Skills Assessment determines whether or not you will place out of the University's Computer Skills requirement.  The exam will evaluate your computing skills with text, numbers, communication, information retrieval, graphics, computer concepts and ethics.

You will need your TigerCard for this exam.
 

Laurie Auditorium

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

First Year Assessment
* Required Event

An annual assessment conducted by the Office of Institutional Research. 

Laurie Auditorium

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Break

Due to the limited time for this break, please remain in or around Laurie Auditorium.
 

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Information Resources Session
* Required Event

Dr. Charles White, Vice President for Information Resources and Administrative Affairs, and Dr. Diane Saphire, Associate Vice President for Information Resources and Administrative Affairs, will provide an overview of the technology available to students at Trinity University.  This session will acquaint you with Trinity’s policies for appropriate use of electronic resources and where to seek assistance in using these resources.
 

Laurie Auditorium

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch
 

Coates or Mabee Dining Hall

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Computer Assistance – Getting Connected

Residential Computer Consultants (RCC’s) will be available to assist students having difficulty connecting to TigerNet. Students must bring their computer and remain present while the RCC configures a network connection. If additional computer-related help is needed, please contact the Helpdesk at X7409.
 

Witt Center
 

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Academic Fair 
* Required Event

Meet and greet professors, learn about academic departments and disciplines, interdisciplinary programs, study abroad and athletics/recreation.  Each area will be prominently identified.  This is your chance to ask questions about courses, procedures, and requirements.   
 

Bell Athletic Center, Sams Gymnasium

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Professional Interest Groups

If your academic and/or career interests match any of the disciplines below, attend these meetings for important information. 

Business Administration/Accounting
(Bell Athletic Center 125)

Learn the answers to these questions:  What courses in Business Administration need to be taken during a student’s first year?  What are the different areas of Business Administration in which students can “concentrate”?  What are the core business courses that all Business Administration majors have to take?

Computer Science
(Halsell 340)

 Computer Science is the systematic study of algorithmic processes that describe and transform information. Such study includes the theory, analysis, design, efficiency, implementation and application of algorithms. The Computer Science Department provides a state of the art foundation of principles, skills, knowledge and creativity for the development of liberally educated computer scientists of the highest quality. The Computer Science program is designed to provide an appropriate mix of current technology and theory as well as challenge the majors to think critically and communicate effectively.

Education
(Racquetball Courts)

This is an opportunity to meet professors informally, hear a brief description of course offerings and suggestions for course planning, and ask questions about programs, including the five year Master of Arts in Teaching program.  

Engineering
(Moody Engineering Building 322)

This meeting will introduce students to the Engineering Science Department.  Topics to be discussed include the engineering profession, the Engineering Science curriculum, academic activities, summer internships, and job opportunities with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science. 

Health Professions
(Science Lecture Hall)

The meeting for students interested in the health professions serves several purposes: 1) to provide information about what courses to take in the first semester, 2) to discuss admission requirements of health professions' schools, 3) to present strategies for developing a track record that will lead to admission to health profession graduate programs, and 4) to create an information network that will be useful for Trinity pre-health professional students.  Bring your questions and concerns to this working meeting.  

Pre-Law
(Racquetball Courts)

Law school applications have increased dramatically over the past two years, and the competition for admittance is very high.  While law schools are not concerned with specific majors, they do place a great deal of emphasis on the overall performance of applicants including internships, work experience, community service, evidence of a commitment to law, intellectual discipline, analytical skills, research and writing skills, oral skills, and time management.  Dr. John Hermann will address these issues and suggest strategies for successful applications to law school.
 

 Various Locations

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Language Placement Exam
* Required for all students intending to continue their study of language or attempt to satisfy the University language requirement.

These exams are used to place students out of—or into higher level—language classes.  Students with previous study of Arabic, Russian or Ancient Greek, those with more than four years of study in a given language, and native speakers of the language, should speak with a language professor before registering for courses in that language. 

Exam Locations:

Spanish - Science Lecture Hall

French - Northrup Hall 218

German - Northrup Hall 214

Chinese - Northrup Hall 232

Latin - Chapman Center 109

Ancient Greek - Chapman Center 109
 

Various Locations

5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Dinner
 

On Your Own

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Surviving & Thriving Campus Life at Trinity
*Required Event

Hear from students and staff about the issues and educational challenges you will face during your first semester and beyond.  Learn about the best way to handle sticky roommate situations, how NOT to meet the Student Conduct Board, how to shape your expectations about what your college experience will be, and much more.  Also, find out about the many resources available to help you adjust to life at Trinity.
 

Laurie Auditorium

8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Playfair

Big fun! The class of 2011 continues the 26 year-old Trinity tradition with activities to meet and greet fellow students.  Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.
 

Bell Athletic Center, Webster Sports Forum

10:00 p.m. – Midnight

Bell Center Open House

After Playfair, stay in the Bell Center for an open house featuring a dive-in movie, access to the Webster Gym for basketball, and much, much more.  There is sure to be something for everyone at this event!
 

Bell Athletic Center

Sunday, August 19, 2007

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10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Computer Assistance – Getting Connected

Residential Computer Consultants (RCC’s) will be available to assist students having difficulty connecting to TigerNet. Students must bring their computer and remain present while the RCC configures a network connection. If additional computer-related help is needed, please contact the Helpdesk at X7409.
 

Student Computer
Service Center - Winn 103
 

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Catholic Mass

Come join the Catholic Student Group as they celebrate the first Catholic Eucharistic Liturgy of the academic year. The entire Trinity community is welcome to attend.
 

Parker Chapel

10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Baptist Worship Service

Mt. Zion First Baptist Church, a historically predominately African American Church, is located on the city's eastside and a place of worship for several Trinity students, faculty and staff.  It is located at 333 Martin Luther King Dr.  (by Commerce and Hackberry).  For more information call:  210-533-713.  Dr. Carey Latimore, assistant professor of history will be arranging a carpool to the service.  Please contact him at x7896  or carey.latimore@trinity.edu.
 

Mt. Zion First Baptist Church

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Hindu Worship Service

Visit the HTSA, located in the foothills of western San Antonio, for a traditional pooja and aarti, with prasaad to follow. The Hindu Temple of San Antonio is located at 18518 Bandera Rd (northwest San Antonio, near Helotes). For more information call: 210-695-9400.  Ankita Rakhe, the coordinator for diversity and student programs will be arranging a carpool to the Temple.  Please contract her at x7547 or ankita.rakhe@trinity.edu.
 

Hindu Temple of San Antonio

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Music Placement Exam
* Required for any student interested in a major or minor in Music

For placement in MUSC 1403—Theory and Comprehensive Musicianship.  This course is required for students majoring or minoring in music, or who have an interest in music theory.
 

Art & Music Building 347

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch with the Music Faculty

Join the music faculty for lunch if you are a student interested in choir, wind ensemble, orchestra, one of the other ensemble groups, or if you are thinking about majoring or minoring in music.
 

Ruth Taylor Recital Hall Foyer

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Surviving & Thriving In The Academic World
*Required Event - Concurrent Session by Resident Mentor group

High school was easy, right?  How hard can college be?  Learn from a group of students, faculty and staff about making the most of your academic life at Trinity.  Topics will include managing time and tasks, working in groups, how and when to seek assistance, honors and awards, and relating to professors.
 

Stieren Theater