Accelerated Credit May 18, 2015 program schedule

EARLY-ARRIVAL Program for Accelerated Credit Students
*Schedule Subject to Changes
1:00 p.m.
Early Luggage Drop-Off Available
Wildwood Hall Lobby
Participants traveling without a car may temporarily store luggage at Wildwood Hall Lobby until
Orientation Check-In (7-8:30 p.m. that evening) where they can retrieve it again.
1:00-2:00 p.m. Student Opportunity Fair
Globe 2500
FSU departments and services will have tables set up to share information with students and their
families regarding involvement and academic opportunities available.
1:30-1:55 p.m. Accelerated Credit Early-Arrival Program Check-In
Globe Lobby
2:00 p.m.
Welcome to Florida State University
Globe Auditorium
Accelerated Credit students and family members will be welcomed to Florida State University.
2:05 p.m.
Credit Evaluation & Pre-Registration Information
Globe Auditorium
Work with University Advisors and Staff to evaluate academic credit courses being brought into FSU
and pre-planning for your academic advising and course registration sessions that will take place during
regular orientation.
Website: www.honors.fsu.edu
Phone Number: 850.644.1841
3:05 p.m.
Academic Decision Making and Strategies
Globe Auditorium
The Director of Advising First within the Division of Undergraduate Studies will present on academic
decision-making, strategies for accelerated credit students, and mapping. Additional opportunities for
our accelerated credit students such as the combined degree program and degree in three options will
be covered.
Website: www.advisingfirst.fsu.edu
Phone Number: 850.644.3430
Email: degreein3@admin.fsu.edu
3:45-4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m.
Getting Involved = Success!
Center for Global Engagement Auditorium
The Oglesby Union’s Student Activity Center will introduce you to the Peer Involvement Mentors and
the many reasons and ways that being involved in college activities, events, programs, and
organizations will help you to be a successful student at Florida State University. *More involvement
information will also be covered during the regular orientation program during the next two days.
Website: www.myexperience.fsu.edu/
Phone Number:850.644.6673
Email: ou-peermentors@admin.fsu.edu
4:30 p.m.
The Career Center: Linking Futures
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The Career Center will present services and; including help to declare a major, find internship
opportunities, career exploration and more!
Website: www.career.fsu.edu
Phone Number: 850.644.6431
4:30 p.m.
University Counseling Center
Globe Auditorium
Counselors from the University Counseling center will speak about some of the common stressors of
students, ways to support your student and the services they offer.
*More Counseling Center information will also be covered during the regular orientation program
during the next two days.
Website: www.counseling.fsu.edu
Phone Number: 850.644.2003
4:50 p.m.
International Program Opportunities: An Experience You Will Never Forget
Globe Auditorium
More information about International Programs will also be covered during the regular orientation session over
the next two days.
Website: www.international.fsu.edu
Phone Number: 850.644.3272
Email: ip-info@fsu.edu
5:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Research & National Fellowships Opportunities
Globe Auditorium
Find out how your student can take their FSU experience to the next level! Many students earn
degrees, only a few students add this experience to their degree which makes them globally
competitive.
For National Fellowships:
Website: www.onf.fsu.edu/
Phone Number: 850.644.7596
Email: cfilar@admin.fsu.edu
For Undergraduate Research:
Website: http://our.fsu.edu/
Phone Number: 850.645.8118
Email: joshea@fsu.edu
5:15.m.
Accelerated Credit Student Panel
Globe Auditorium
Hear from current accelerated credit students regarding their experience at FSU. Hear their tips for
studying, getting involved and other helpful advice!
5:40 p.m.
Wrap Up & Readying for the Regular Orientation Program
Globe Auditorium
5:45 p.m.
Information Meet and Greet with
Globe Auditorium
Connect with accelerated credit students from the student panel and in other departments and
organization across campus. Presenters will also be available to answer questions and provide more
information.
5:45 p.m.
Information Meet and Greet
Globe Auditorium
Connect with the session presenters, representatives from campus departments and current
accelerated students.
5:45-7:00 p.m. Free-Time for Dinner before Orientation Check-In
7:00 p.m.
Check-in for Regular Orientation Program (7-8:30 p.m.) Wildwood Hall