September 2, 2008
The Office of Admissions and Orientation formally welcomes new students to the University of Michigan-Dearborn at the New Student Convocation. Please join this celebration of the beginning of a new academic year.
Freshman Students:
Prior to the Convocation ceremony, a Student Success Workshop has been designed to position you for success as you begin your university experience. You will get advice on how to study for classes, manage your time, and keep healthy in your first year. Following lunch, the formal Convocation ceremony will recognize your transition into the UM-Dearborn community. Please plan to check in at 8:30 am at the Social Sciences Building.
Transfer Students:
Prior to the Convocation ceremony, the Transfer Success Seminar is a series of sessions designed to give you the academic and social edge as you acclimate to your new community. UM-Dearborn looks forward to welcoming you to campus at the Convocation ceremony. Please plan to check in at 9:30 am at the CASL Building.
Graduate Students:
We are excited that you have chosen to further your education at the UM-Dearborn and look forward to welcoming you to the community at the Convocation ceremony. Please plan to check in at 12:00 pm at the CASL Building.
All Students, Family and Friends:
The Chancellor's Ice Cream Social follows the New Student Convocation ceremony. All are welcome to join participating faculty and staff to learn more about the campus environment.
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance for the New Student Convocation online or by calling 313-593-5100.
Agenda | Freshman | Transfer | Graduate | 8:30 Check In | 9:30 Check In | 12:00 Check In |
| 10:00 Welcome |
| 10:10 Faculty Member Speech | 9:00 Operation Adventure | 10:25 Transfer Student Panel | 10:15 Blueprint for Success | 10:45 Campus Tour, Student ID and Parking Permits | 12:15 Welcome | 11:30 Lunch with Faculty | 11:45 Lunch with Faculty | 12:25 Faculty Member Speech | 12:45 Procession to the Fieldhouse | 12:45 Procession to the Fieldhouse | 12:45 Procession to the Fieldhouse | 1:00 New Student Convocation | 1:00 New Student Convocation | 1:00 New Student Convocation | 2:00 Chancellor's Ice Cream Social | 2:00 Chancellor's Ice Cream Social | 2:00 Chancellor's Ice Cream Social |
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