Don’t forget to grab your smart phones and document your experience by using #ju14fow for your Instagram photos!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
(G)-Required of GEN101 students to attend (GEN101 students are students who have earned 0-59 semester hours)
(U)-Required of Upperclassmen students to attend (Upperclassmen are students who have earned 60+ semester hours)
(P)- Recommended for parents to attend
(A)- For all students and parents to attend
*New Student meals are paid for and guests can pay by cash or check (check payable to CDS). Breakfast: $6, Lunch $7.50 and Dinner $9.
8-9:30a NEW RESIDENT STUDENTS WITH LAST NAMES A-L CHECK-IN. Residence Halls. For New resident students with last names A-L only. This will be your first stop of the day. Go ahead and come directly to your residence hall for check in (housing assignments can be located within MyJudson by mid-July or by contacting the Housing Director at 847-628-1546) and begin the move in process.
9:30a-11a NEW RESIDENT STUDENTS WITH LAST NAMES M-Z CHECK-IN. (See information listed above regarding check in)
REGISTER online for Orientation, so your 2 complimentary meal tickets for Friday’s dinner will be provided in your name badge holder during check in.
9a-5p CAMPUS OFFICE AVAILABLE
PLEASE NOTE: No campus offices will be open over the weekend. Campus business is best cared for from 9a-1p today. Campus offices will reopen on Monday, August 25.
(G, U) VEHICLE STICKER REGISTRATION. University Center, Main Level, Campus Safety Office. After you check in, head to the campus safety office to obtain your vehicle sticker. You will need to bring: 1. Valid driver’s license. 2. Vehicle insurance card for the vehicle you will use on campus and 3. License Plate Information. Failure to register your vehicle within the first week may result in the booting of your vehicle and additional fines.
(G, U) CAMPUS POST OFFICE BOX (CPO) ASSIGNMENT. Lower Level, Campus Commons
(G, U) STUDENT ACCOUNTS/PHOTO I.D./MEAL PLAN University Center, Upper Level
(G, U) FINANCIAL AID University Center, Upper Level, Campus Safety Office
(G, U) HEALTH SERVICES Campus Apartments
(G, U) REGISTRATION Lindner Tower, 1st floor
11a-1:15p COMMUTER CHECK-IN. TBD location. Commuters, check in and meet some of your new commuter friends!
REGISTER online for Orientation, so the complimentary meal tickets reserved for Friday’s dinner will be provided in your name badge holder during check in. Commuter meal tickets for Friday and Saturday will be available as well.
11a-1:15p (A) LUNCH*. Betty Lindner Campus Commons, Lower Level, Dining Hall. New student meals are paid for and guests can pay by cash or check (check payable to CDS). Breakfast: $6, Lunch $7.50 and Dinner $9.Commuters, your meal tickets are in your name badge holder.
Tickets for tonight’s dinner can be purchased during lunch ONLY for $10 by cash or check.
1-1:15p (A) DON’T FORGET TO SAY, “CHEESE” AND KICK OFF TIME! Herrick Chapel. Nothing shouts community and family than a photo with those starting this journey with you and a time of welcoming you home!
1:30-2:15p (G) PROFESSOR PERSPECTIVE. Herrick Chapel. All new students who have earned 0-59 semester hours are required to attend.
1:30-2:15p (U) ACADEMICS FOR UPPERCLASSMEN. TBD. All students who have earned 60+ semester hours are required to attend.
1:30-3:30p (P) PARENT UNIVERSITY 101 SESSIONS*. TBD. At least 5 sessions will be available for parents to attend.
2:30-3:45p (G) GEN101. Herrick Chapel/Various campus locations. Attendance is mandatory. (Please note: GEN101 is a degree requirement and therefore cannot be dropped from your schedule). All GEN101 students will meet in the Herrick Chapel and then will be dismissed various campus locations to meet their faculty and student mentors! All new students who have earned 0-59 semester hours are required to attend.
2:30-3:15p (U) DEGREE AUDITS, CAREERS AND IT. Lindner Tower, 1st floor, Eagle Lounge. You won’t want to miss this session about transfer coursework, career services, information technology tips and transitioning to Judson.
3:30-3:45p (U) LIBRARY TOUR WITH CAMPUS RESOURCES. Benjamin P. Browne Library, Browne Lab. This session will help you learn about the library services, Student Success Center and Writing Center services.
4-4:45p (G, P) COMMISSIONING CHAPEL. Herrick Chapel. GEN101 students and parents of GEN101 students, come celebrate the journey you are about to embark on! Worship will be led by Mass Anthem!
5-6:30p (A) DINNER. TBD. No charge for new students. Be sure to have your tickets available as you come to dinner. President and Mrs. Crume will be available to meet you! (this is a casual event)
6:30-7:30p (P) PARENT EVENT. TBD. Parents, we know you have questions and we have answers! Stay after dinner to meet more of the Judson family and hear from President Crume.
7-8:30p (G, U) STUDENT EVENT. TBD. Your JSO (Judson Student Organization) is planning an event you won’t want to miss! Grab a friend and enjoy the evening event!
9-10p (G, U) RESIDENT HALL MEETING. Residence Halls. Resident students, meet your residence life staff and get ready for a great time!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
TBD BREAKFAST. Dining Hall, Lindner Commons. No charge for new students and guests can pay $6 at the door (cash or check only). Checks can be made out to Creative Dining, Inc. or CDS. Commuters, your meal ticket is in your name badge.
9:30-10:15a (A) STUDENT/PARENT TRANSITIONS. Herrick Chapel. Many changes are coming your way and we’re here to help you
transition through those changes. Come and hear what to expect and how to make this new way of life comfortable for
everyone.
10:30-11a (G, U) LIFE AS A JUDSON EAGLE. Herrick Chapel.
10:30-11:30a (P) CAMPUS TOURS. Depart from Herrick Chapel. Never been on a campus tour? Aren’t familiar with Judson? Come and tour with current Judson students and learn more about your student’s new home.
11:15-12p (U) COMMUTER CONNECTION EVENT. TBD. Current Judson commuter students will share what life is like as a commuter and have an event planned for you to enjoy. Don’t miss out on connecting with other commuters!
12-1p (A) LUNCH. Dining Hall, Lindner Commons. No charge for new students and guests can pay $7.50 at the door (cash or check only). Checks can be made out to Creative Dining, Inc. or CDS. Commuters, your meal ticket is in your name badge.
**Parents and guests are encouraged to leave campus after lunch…we promise to take excellent care of your student!
Thank you for coming and please come again!***
1:15-2:15p (U) CAMPUS TOUR/FIND CLASSES/LINGO/TIPS. TBD.
1-3:15p (G) GEN101 MEETING. Attendance is required! TBD.
2:15-3:15p (U) UPPERCLASSMEN EVENT. TBD.
3:30-5p (G, U) MEN’S SOCCER GAME AND SURPRISE TREAT. Dawson Soccer Field. Cheer on the men’s soccer team! New students, come claim your FREE Blue Crew t-shirt! Wear your Blue Crew t-shirt to receive a surprise treat at the game! Get your game faces on for some friendly competition during halftime. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the game and you must be present to win!
Tip for commuters: Bring an extra change of clothes along with toiletries if you would like to clean up again after the soccer game. The Fitness Center locker rooms will be available for your use.
5-6:30p (G, U) DINNER*. Dining Hall, Lindner Commons. No charge for new students and commuters, your meal tickets are in your name badge.
7-8:30p (G, U) GREENROOM IMPROV PERFORMANCE. Herrick Chapel. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry…GreenRoom Improv will be performing this evening. Members of the Judson family are welcomed to attend…guaranteed great time!
8:30p (G, U) COMMUTER OFF CAMPUS EXCURSION. Surprise location. Commuters stay afterwards to meet with other commuters for a fun night off campus.
9p (G, U) RESIDENT HALL EVENT. Residence Hall.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
TBD (G, U) BREAKFAST. Lindner Commons. For new resident students. Commuters, your meal tickets are in your name badge.
TBD (G, U) ON CAMPUS SERVICE. Herrick Chapel. Haven’t found a church yet? That’s okay. This weekend only, we will provide an on campus service.
1-2p (G, U) LUNCH*. Dining Hall, Lindner Commons. For new resident students. Commuters, your meal tickets are in your name badge.
1-5p RETURNING STUDENTS MOVE TO CAMPUS! Get ready to meet more of the Judson community as returning students will begin moving back to campus today.
1-3p (G, U) STUDENT ACTIVITIES. Various locations.
3-6p ATHLETE MEETINGS. Lindner Fitness Center. Please see the following meeting times below.
3-4p Meeting for all incoming transfer athletes
4:30-5p Meeting with all incoming freshman and transfer athletes
5-6p Individual Team Athletic Meetings (all new freshman, transfer and returning athletes)
6-7:30p (G, U) WELCOME BACK BASH DINNER. Dining Hall, Lindner Commons. This will be the first meal charged on your meal plan.
9-10p (R) MANDATORY DORM MEETINGS. Locations: TBA