- New Student and Family Programs

NEW STUDENT
AND FAMILY
PROGRAMS
2015 first-year orientation schedule
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WELCOME
from the new student and family programs staff
Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited to welcome you, our newest group of Hokies and Hokie families, to your orientation
session. Over the next two days you will become acquainted with your new community here in Blacksburg and meet other new and
current students. You’ll learn about how to register for classes, what resources are on campus to support you, what it’s like to sleep
in a residence hall, where to eat, and start to learn how to become a member of this community of Hokies. All of this is designed
to help you with your transition from high school to Virginia Tech.
While you are here at orientation, you will be assigned to an orientation leader. These students are an excellent resource for you,
so feel free to ask them any questions you have about being a student at Virginia Tech. They are proud of Virginia Tech and will
begin to show you what it means to be a Hokie.
During orientation, there is a session called Families as Partners dedicated to helping Hokie families in their role as they support
their students through this transition. This session will highlight information on health and safety, where students will live and eat,
and academics at Virginia Tech. See the following pages for the specific time and location.
If you have questions while you are here, please feel free to stop by the New Student and Family Programs information table on
the second floor of the Squires Student Center—we have a large HokieBird out front to help you find us.
Our orientation mission is to give students and families a positive experience and enough information to feel confident and
comfortable about beginning classes at Virginia Tech in the fall. Be sure to not leave orientation with unanswered questions—let us
know how we can help you feel confident and comfortable about returning to campus in August.
Welcome to Virginia Tech!
Orientation Parking Information
The orientation parking permit allows you
to park in the Lane Stadium parking lot,
located at the corner of Southgate Drive
and Spring Road.
The Lane Stadium parking lot is the only
designated parking lot for both days of
your orientation session. You may be
ticketed if you park in non-designated
areas, including other parking lots,
24-hour restricted lots, carpool spaces,
service areas, and unpaid parking meters.
Orientation shuttle service will run
8:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
After 5:00 p.m. on Day One, you may
move your vehicle to any non-24-hour
restricted faculty/staff (F/S) space or
regular commuter/graduate (C/G) space
on campus. If you move your vehicle to
one of these spaces, you must return the
vehicle to the Lane Stadium parking lot by
7:00 a.m. on Day Two.
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Hokie Handbook
Make sure to download the Hokie Student and Family Guide app in the
Apple App Store or Google Play Store for a mobile version of this schedule!
Before you come to campus, check
out the Hokie Handbook—the guide to all
the policies and procedures you’ll need to
know while you’re a student at Virginia Tech.
www.hokiehandbook.vt.edu
Make sure to download the Hokie Student and
Family Guide app in the Apple App Store or Google Play
Store for a mobile version of this schedule!
QUESTIONS? 540-231-3284 | www.nsfp.vt.edu
MEET YOUR 2015 ORIENTATION TEAM
ORIENTATION LEADERS
Tawni Alston
Elizabeth Bahret
Luke Carroll
Gwen Coleman
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Mays Landing,NewJersey
Pat Finn
Elizabeth Galbreath
Ryan Hartman
Blair Horth
Alex Lopez
Stephanie Lyon
Basking Ridge,NewJersey
Street, Maryland
Roanoke, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Basking Ridge,NewJersey
Roanoke, Virginia
Ariana Mollers
Jenna Parker
Eric Rauchenberger
Jackson Rice
Christian Ritter
Emma Rouse
Chantilly, Virginia
Chesapeake, Virginia
Smithfield, Virginia
Nellysford, Virginia
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Herndon, Virginia
Mariano de Socarraz-Novoa
Miami, Florida
Maggie Dulkerian
Clifton, Virginia
Scott Savino
Tara Shockley
Sydney Skinner
Chris Skipper
Danny Strock
Ashley Underwood
Middletown, Delaware
San Diego, California
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Burtonsville, Maryland
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Christiansburg, Virginia
ORIENTATION ASSISTANTS
Michael Conway
Kristina Gallagher
Ryan Hopkins
Kristen Obenchain
Jacob Mleziva
Suzanna Watkins
Vienna, Virginia
Lorton, Virginia
Martinsville, Virginia
Blacksburg, Virginia
Woodbridge, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
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day one 8:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Students
8:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Families
8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Students and Families
8:15 – 9:00 a.m.
Cadets and Families
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Students and Families*
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
2015 FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
Check-In, Squires Student Center
PID Verification, second floor of Squires Student Center
Computing at Virginia Tech Requirement Presentation, Recital Salon, second floor of Squires Student Center
The Bugle Yearbook Photo, Jamestown Room, second floor of Squires Student Center
Hokie Resource Fair, Squires Student Center
Check-In, Squires Student Center
Hokie Resource Fair, Squires Student Center
Computing at Virginia Tech Requirement Presentation, Recital Salon, second floor of Squires Student Center
Computer Vendor Resource Fair, Brush Mountain Room, third floor of Squires Student Center
The University Bookstore and several computer vendors will have various models on display. Representatives will be available to assist in
deciding what computer to bring to Virginia Tech.
Corps of Cadets Coffee, 219 Squires Student Center
See page 6 for description
NROTC, 342 Squires Student Center
*NROTC students must attend, see page 6 for description
Students and Families*
University Honors Student Session, 300 Squires Student Center
University Honors Family Session, 341 Squires Student Center
*Honors students must attend, see page 6 for description
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Opening Session, Commonwealth Ballroom, second floor of Squires Student Center
Students and Families
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch and Group Meeting with Orientation Leader, Various Campus Locations
Students
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Lunch, first floor/lawn of Squires Student Center
Families
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Families
Families as Partners: Housing and Residence Life, Dining Services, Virginia Tech Police Department, Office of the Provost (Academics), University Honor Code, Student Conduct, Cook Counseling Center, Schiffert Health Center, Dean of Students Office, University Bursar, Hokie Passport Services, and University Scholarships and Financial Aid, Commonwealth Ballroom, second floor of Squires Student Center
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Inventing Your Future: Academic Success at Virginia Tech, Colonial Hall, second floor of Squires Student Center
Students
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
University Life Skits, Colonial Hall, second floor of Squires Student Center
Students
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Campus Safety and Security, Colonial Hall, second floor of Squires Student Center
Students
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Students and Families
Interest Sessions
Cadet Orientation and Welcome Aboard, Haymarket Theatre, second floor of Squires Student Center
Career Services, 341 Squires Student Center
Services and Support for Veterans and Military Students, 238 Squires Student Center
Services for Students with Disabilities, Cardinal Room, first floor of Squires Student Center
Pre-Education Advising Program (PEAP), 217 Squires Student Center
Virginia Tech Police, Colonial Hall, second floor of Squires Student Center
See page 6 for descriptions
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Shuttle service to the Lane Stadium parking lot, Davidson Hall, West Ambler Johnston Hall, and New Hall West
Students and Families
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Preliminary Sessions for the following colleges ONLY:
Students and Families*
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Animal and Poultry Sciences, 341 Squires Student Center
Agricultural Technology, Colonial Hall, second floor of Squires Student Center
Dairy Science, 219 Squires Student Center
Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, 101S SCALE-UP Classroom, Newman Library
All other majors in College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Colonial Hall, second floor of Squires Student Center
College of Engineering, Graduate Life Center Auditorium, first floor of the Graduate Life Center
College of Science, 281 Davidson Hall
University Studies, Commonwealth Ballroom, second floor of Squires Student Center
*Students in these colleges must attend
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5:15 – 7:00 p.m.
Students and Families
Dinner, D2 at Dietrick Hall
Move into residence halls, West Ambler Johnston Hall (students), New Hall West (families)
7:15 p.m.
Meet Your Orientation Leader, Dietrick Plaza, outside of Dietrick Hall
Students
7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
Parents
Parent Dessert Reception, The Inn at Virginia Tech
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, University Development, Virginia Tech Alumni Association, The Inn at Virginia Tech,
University Bookstore, Hokie Centric On Campus, and Volume Two Bookstore Off Campus.
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Small Group Meeting with Orientation Leader, Various Campus Locations
Students
8:45 – 11:30 p.m.
Team A
Students Community of Hokies, Cassell Coliseum
Rec Night, McComas Hall
Team B
Rec Night, McComas Hall
Community of Hokies, Cassell Coliseum
day two 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
Students and Families
8:00 a.m.
Students and Families
2015 FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
Move out of residence halls, West Ambler Johnston Hall (students), New Hall West (families)
Breakfast, D2 at Dietrick Hall
Assemble at Dietrick Plaza, outside of Dietrick Hall, to be escorted to college academic advising sessions (Engineering and University Studies students will not be escorted to their advising session; check your name tag for your advising time/location).
8:30 a.m. – Noon
College Academic Advising Sessions
Students and Families
Agriculture and Life Sciences, lobby of Litton-Reaves Hall
Architecture and Urban Studies, 130 Hahn Hall-North Wing
Engineering, first floor atrium of Torgersen Hall
Engineering advising will be at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Check your name tag for your advising time.
Torgersen Hall is located behind Squires Student Center, across Alumni Mall from Newman Library, at the top
of the Drillfield. No shuttle service or escort is provided.
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, 2150 Torgersen Hall
On July 18, advising location is 3100 Torgersen Hall.
Natural Resources and Environment, Fralin Auditorium, first floor of Fralin Biotechnology Center
Pamplin College of Business, 100 Hancock Hall
Science, 281 Davidson Hall
University Studies, Math Emporium
University Studies advising will be at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Check your name tag for your advising time.
The Math Emporium is located off campus in the University Mall Shopping Center on University City Boulevard.
No shuttle service or escort is provided.
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Students and Families
Hokie Passport ID Photo and Pick-up, Student Services Builidng
Bursar’s Office (Student Accounts)/Financial Aid Drop-in, Student Services Building
Sign Software License Agreement and Register for Software Access, Student Software Distribution 3240 Torgersen Hall
You must pick up your Hokie Passport ID card prior to visiting Torgersen Hall.
On July 18, operating hours are 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cadet Paperwork and Uniform Fittings, Airforce Classroom, second floor of Military Building (arrive no later than 3:30 p.m.)
Cadets (takes one hour) 11:00 a.m., Noon, or 1:00 p.m. University Honors Program (pick one session), Living room, first floor of Hillcrest Hall
Students*
*Honors students must attend, see page 6 for description
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Recreational Sports Facility Tours (self-guided), McComas Hall
Self-guided tour sheets are available at the front desk.
Students and Families
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Students and Families
Health Professions Advising, 208 Smith Career Center
See page 6 for description
2:00 p.m.
Highty-Tighty Regimental Band Auditions, 120 Thomas Hall
Students and Families
2:00 p.m. Students*
Hillcrest Community, 132 Hillcrest Hall
*Honors students who will be living in Hillcrest honors housing in the fall
2:15 p.m. Honors Residential College, Junior Common Room, second floor of East Ambler Johnston Hall
Students*
*Honors students who will be living in East Ambler Johnston honors housing in the fall
2:15 p.m.
Residential College at West Ambler Johnston, first floor of West Ambler Johnston Hall
Students and Families
*Optional tours for students interested in living in the residential college
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session descriptions
Cadet Orientation and Welcome Aboard
Services and Support for Veterans and Military Students
Day One, 3:45 – 4:30 p.m., Haymarket Theatre, second floor of Squires Student Center
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets combines leadership training and
experience with a focus on academic success. The commandant will give
a welcome presentation for cadets and their families. All prospective new
cadets and their families should attend this information session.
Day One, 3:45 – 4:30 p.m., 238 Squires Student Center
Representatives from Veterans Services and the Student Success Center will
provide information regarding procedural requirements and other processes
relevant to using Veterans Education benefits while at Virginia Tech. This
session will specifically address issues related to Post 9/11 Chapter 33 for
veterans/dependents, Chapter 35 for dependents of veterans, Chapter 30
for veterans/active duty, and Chapters 1606 and 1607 for reservists and
Virginia National Guard. In addition, an overview of the academic, transition,
and community support services available for veterans and military students
will be presented.
Career Services
Day One, 3:45 – 4:30 p.m., 341 Squires Student Center
“Your career: it’s not just about the job… it’s about the journey”
Learn how Career Services may assist you in your career journey and
complement academic experience through career exploration and careerrelated experiences.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Day One, 3:45 – 4:30 p.m., Cardinal Room, first floor of Squires Student Center
Staff from Services for Students with Disabilities will explain the requirements
and procedures for students requesting accommodations for documented
disabilities (including learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder,
psychological disabilities, mobility impairments, medical disabilities, visual
impairments, hearing impairments, Asperger’s disorder, etc.).
Corps of Cadets Coffee
Day One, 8:15 – 9:00 a.m., 219 Squires Student Center
Cadets and their families are encouraged to stop by any time between
8:15 and 9:00 a.m. for a quick coffee, conversation, and Q&A. The corps
recruiting staff and members of the ROTC units will be available. University Honors
Day One, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m., 341 Squires Student Center
Families of honors students will meet with the director to learn about the
University Honors program.
Health Professions Advising
Day Two, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., 208 Smith Career Center
Health Professions Advising at Virginia Tech assists in preparing students who
are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, dentistry, physician assistance,
pharmacy, nursing, or other graduate health professions. Students should
know that interest in a health profession is a pre-professional intention and
not an academic major. Although the majority of students interested in a
health profession major in life sciences, it is not required. It is never too early
to start preparing for a career in the health professions!
Day One, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m., 300 Squires Student Center
This session is for students only. The honors staff will meet with students to
discuss the overarching philosophy and expectations of what it means to be
in honors. This is a required session for University Honors students.
Day Two, 11:00, Noon, or 1:00 p.m., Living room, first floor of Hillcrest Hall
Students may select one session that best fits their schedule. In this session,
students will learn how to work successfully with faculty, gain a better
sense of on-campus academic opportunities, and learn how to complete a
course of study planner. Students planning to attend the Health Professions
Advising session should plan on attending either the 11:00 a.m. or noon
honors session. This is a required session for University Honors students.
NROTC (required session for all students signed up
to participate in NROTC)
Day One, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., 342 Squires Student Center
The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) is designed to educate
and train qualified young men and women for service as commissioned
officers in the Navy or Marine Corps. This session is for students and
families and will cover the goals of the NROTC, required classes, and
expectations for the future midshipman.
Virginia Tech Police
Day One, 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.,
Colonial Hall, second floor of Squires Student Center
The Virginia Tech Police Department will discuss services and programs,
along with the perceptions of crime and how not to become a victim of it.
Topics will include everything from alcohol and drugs to theft protection
and self-defense.
Pre-Education Advising Program (PEAP)
Day One, 3:45 – 4:30 p.m., 217 Squires Student Center
This session will be an introduction to the Pre-Education Advising Program
and the various supports for undergraduates working toward fulfilling the
requirements for Virginia Tech School of Education admission and Virginia
Department of Education licensure for teachers and school counselors.
Specific information about these requirements will also be included.
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Make sure to download the Hokie Student and
Family Guide app in the Apple App Store or Google Play
Store for a mobile version of this schedule!
QUESTIONS? 540-231-3284 | www.nsfp.vt.edu
What?
Hokie Camp is a three-day, two-night experience that will take
place at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center.
Students will ride buses from the Virginia Tech campus to the
Conference Center where they will stay in air-conditioned,
furnished cabins. Hokie Camp welcomes new Hokies to Virginia
Tech with the purpose of giving you the opportunity to make
friends and have fun all while learning about Virginia Tech’s spirit,
tradition, and values. Through Hokie Camp, you will begin to find
your place in the Hokie Family before classes even begin!
Hokie Hi is a great tradition at Virginia Tech—it’s your time to
get acquainted with your new home, to make new friends as
you meet other new Hokies, and to explore all the exciting
ways to learn, in and outside of class. Hokie Hi offers events
as soon as you get to campus that will open you up to life
as a Hokie right from the word “go!” Be sure to check out
classic events like the Hokie Hi Welcome Picnic and the
movie on the Drillfield during Move-In and opening weekend.
Hokie Hi events will be listed in a calendar online at
www.nsfp.vt.edu/hokie_hi. Events are added all the
time­—be sure to check the site often.
Who?
All incoming first-year and transfer students are invited to attend
Hokie Camp.
New students can also look forward to Gobblerfest, Virginia
Tech’s annual festival that connects students with what’s
going on around campus and in the community. This is the
place to go to find out about all of the different student
organizations you can join, learn about the university, and
have a really good time. Check out the hundreds of student
organizations and local businesses that will be on-hand to
provide you with opportunities to become engaged with the
community at www.dsa.vt.edu/gobblerfest.
When?
Session 1: August 10–12
Session 2: August 13–15
Session 3: August 18–20
Where?
The first few weeks of the fall semester are a whirlwind of
events that bring essential campus resources and fun social
activities to the residence hall communities, providing skills
and information you can use to succeed during your college
career and beyond.
The W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith
Mountain Lake is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge
Mountains near Roanoke, Virginia, and nestled neatly along the
shores of a beautiful lake. At Hokie Camp, students will stay in
air-conditioned housing in one of six centrally located lodges.
Each room sleeps four to six and has community restrooms.
Why?
As a new Hokie, you may at some point ask, “What is a Hokie?”
During Hokie Camp, you will be exposed to Virginia Tech’s history,
spirit, tradition, and values, helping you to find that the answer to
your question is “I AM!”
Cost?
Hokie Camp costs $240. This cost covers transportation to and
from Virginia Tech to W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference
Center, lodging, meals, and a Hokie Camp T-shirt and water bottle.
Bring?
No need to pack much! Bring comfortable clothes for being
outdoors, personal hygiene products, and a towel for swimming.
Make sure you bring comfortable, closed-toed shoes.
For more information on Hokie Camp
go to www.nsfp.vt.edu/hokiecamp
or check out the Facebook fan page.
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Davidson Hall........................ K-5.......... 156
Dietrick Hall.......................... M-7......... 189
Dietrick Plaza........................ M-7......... 189
East Ambler Johnston Hall...... M-7........... 32
Fralin Biotechnology Center. . .. L-7.......... 111
Graduate Life Center.............. N-4.. . ....... 251
Hancock Hall......................... K-3.........133C
Hillcrest Hall......................... K-7............ 54
The Inn at Virginia Tech.......... H-4. . ...... 250A
Litton-Reaves Hall................. K-8.......... 118
Math Emporium. . ................... G-2
McComas Hall. . ...................... L-9.......... 191
Military Building................... M-2......... 203
New Hall West....................... L-8............ 55
Newman Library.................... N-4. . ........ 177
Smith Career Center............... L-8.......... 194
Squires Student Center. . ......... N-4. . ........ 180
Student Services Building. . ..... L-8.......... 192
Thomas Hall.......................... M-2........... 12
Torgersen Hall....................... M-4......... 174
West Ambler Johnston Hall..... M-8........... 32
Whittemore Hall.................... K-3.......... 134
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