Thursday, August 23 |
GET SETTLED AND TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS DAY |
6:00 a.m.
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Residence Hall Check In Begins at Assigned Residence Hall
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9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Skyhawk Central in the University Center Ballroom
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Early Check-In for Welcome Weekend / First-Year Initiative
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at Skyhawk Central be sure to visit the First Year Initiative Booth to
receive your First Year Initiative Group Number along with the campus
location (classroom) of your first group meeting at 3:30 p.m. To receive
directions to your assigned classroom, come to the Big Tent in the
Quadrangle between 2:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. |
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Noon
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Sodexo Student Meal Plans Begin in the Dining Hall, University Center
(Use your Skyhawk Card if on the meal plan. All
others pay $4.50) Parents, family members and friends welcomed!
| Looking for a great
place to dine with family and friends after moving in… Be sure to visit
the Sodexo Dining Hall in the University Center. Students who have
registered for the appropriate meal plan can begin using their Skyhawk
Card to purchase meals. Family and friends will be able to eat with
their student for $4.50 per person. (http://www.utm.edu/dining.php) |
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Noon
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Office of Alumni Affairs "Legacy Luncheon" in Paul and Martha Meek Library (invitation only)
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2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
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Welcome Weekend / First-Year Initiative Check-In
Check-in under the Big Tent in the Quadrangle
| If you did not make it to
Skyhawk Central to receive your group assignment and meeting location,
you can still check-in under the Big Blue / White Tent in the Quadrangle
to obtain this information. | |
3:30 p.m.
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Students Meeting…Getting Started
Assigned Classroom
| This is a mandatory
meeting and it will serve as your first opportunity to meet your PEP
Leaders and the other members of your First Year Initiative Group. Your
PEP Leaders will serve as your campus guides and mentors throughout
Welcome Weekend and throughout the Fall Semester. At the meeting you
will be provided information about the Welcome Weekend Schedule, along
with information for the Opening Ceremony later on in the afternoon.
Your PEP Leader will be able to assist you with your questions
concerning Welcome Weekend and your orientation to campus life. | Parents Meeting…The Skyhawk Parents' Association
Skyhawk Fieldhouse
| Parents, we
are looking forward to officially welcoming you to The University of
Tennessee at Martin family! At the Parents' Meeting we want to inform
you about The Skyhawk Parent Association and provide for you an
opportunity to ask questions concerning your student's transition to
campus life. (http://www.utm.edu/departments/success/parents.php) | |
| 4:40 p.m. |
Travel to Elam Center |
5:00 to 6:15 p.m.
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The First Year Initiative Opening Ceremony
The Elam Center Arena
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6:15 to 8:15 p.m.
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Family Free Time / Complete Family Business
| What
a great day for parents, friends, and loved ones as all have assisted
in transitioning their student to campus life and what a great beginning
for all first year students. Celebrate this moment! | Show all |
8:30 p.m.
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Campus Entertainment
Watkins Auditorium, University Center
| Fantastic
campus entertainment will be provided by your Student Activities Council
not only on this night but throughout the year! To kickoff the weekend
Jeff Civillico will be performing "Comedy in Action." Check Jeff out at http://www.jeffcivillico.com/ | |
| 10:00 p.m. |
Residence Hall Floor Meetings (Mandatory for Residential Students)
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Friday, August 24
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ACADEMICS DAY |
| 7:00 to 8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast in the Dining Hall (For students on meal plans, commuters may pay at door) |
8:00 to 5:00 pm
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Solution Central in the University Center Room 229
| If per
chance you have problems, issues, concerns or challenges, be sure to
check with your PEP Leader for assistance. If they are not able to
assist you, they will accompany you to Solution Central where your
particular needs will be addressed. The Staff of the Student Success
Center will be there to assist you with your academic and quality of
life concerns. | |
8:00 a.m.
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Honors Program Meeting (For Honors Students Only)
Watkins Auditorium, University Center
| Students who
have been selected to the University's Honors Program will have their
initial meeting with the faculty of the Honors Program in the Watkins
Auditorium in the University Center. (http://www.utm.edu/departments/honors/) | Show all |
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Math Challenge Exam
University Center 206ABC
| Students
interested in challenging their math placement will have the opportunity
to complete a mathematics exam. Successful completion will permit
students to drop their current mathematic placement and add a higher
level mathematics course. | |
9:00 to 10:45 a.m.
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First Class Meeting: GENERAL STUDIES 101 (Meet your Faculty Mentor)
Assigned Classroom
| This will
mark the beginning of your General Studies 101 Class. You will have the
opportunity to meet your Faculty Mentor who will serve as your GENS 101
instructor. Your Faculty Mentor will provide mentoring and guidance for
you throughout your first semester. Your Faculty Mentor and the PEP
Leaders assigned to them will work together to facilitate specific
programs designed for your chosen field of study. Your mentor is
committed to your success! | |
10:45 to 11:00 a.m.
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Travel to Assigned Campus Rotation
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11:00 to 2:00 p.m.
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Campus Rotation One, Two and Three
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2:00 to 2:15 p.m.
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Travel to Assigned Classroom
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2:15 to 3:30 p.m.
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Meeting with PEP Leaders / Academic Affairs General Assembly
Assigned Classroom / Watkins
| In this
meeting your PEP Leaders will coordinate small group activities for you
and your peers. The purpose will be for you to become more comfortable
with your PEP Leaders and your peers. Also, you will learn more about
campus technology, library resources, and collegiate classroom
responsibilities. Be sure to ask questions! | |
3:30 to 3:45 p.m.
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Travel to Assigned Classroom / Watkins
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3:45-5:00 p.m.
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Meeting with PEP Leaders/ Academic Affairs General Assembly
Assigned Classroom / Watkins
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Academic Affairs General Assembly the program focus will be on achieving
academic success at The University of Tennessee at Martin. The keynote
will be provided by Dr. Jerald Ogg, Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs. Also, the program will showcase "A Major in Action." Dr.
Richard Robinson from the Department of Communications will give active
examples of how students apply their learned skills in order to make a
difference in the university community. | |
5:00 to 5:15 p.m.
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Travel to Elam Center
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5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
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City of Martin/UT Martin Student Organization Fair and Picnic
Elam Center
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6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Free Time
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7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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Greeklife Informative
Ladies, University Center C206ABC and Men, University Center 230ABC
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8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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Campus Entertainment
Watkins Auditorium
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Once again, your UT Martin Student Activities Council will be providing
some great entertainment for Welcome Weekend. Win cash and prizes at
the "Do You Remember Being a Fifth Grader Game Show" in the Watkins
Auditorium. | |
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Saturday, August 25 |
STUDENT SERVICES DAY |
7:00 to 8:45 a.m.
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Breakfast in the Dining Hall (For students on meal plans, commuters may pay at door)
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8:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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Solution Central in the University Center Room 229
| If per
chance you have problems, issues, concerns or challenges, be sure to
check with your PEP Leader for assistance. If they are not able to
assist you, they will accompany you to Solution Central where your
particular needs will be addressed. The Staff of the Student Success
Center will be there to assist you with your academic and quality of
life concerns. | |
9:00 to 10:45 a.m.
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Student Services General Assembly
Elam Center Arena
| Student
Services play a vital role in your success as a student. The Division of
Student Affairs will serve as your host for the Student Services
General Assembly. The program is designed to give you insight as to
those things you need to know as a student along with showcasing the
many opportunities and services available for you as a student. | |
10:45 to 11:00 a.m.
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Travel to Assigned Campus Rotations
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11:00 to 2:00 p.m.
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Campus Rotation Three, Four, and Five
| During this
set of campus rotations your PEP Leader will once again guide you at
prescribed times to one of four locations for various programs and
activities. The rotations consist of sessions on Campus Safety, Campus
Drug and Alcohol Policies, The University's Standards of Conduct and
lunch. | |
2:00 to 2:15 p.m.
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Travel to Assigned Classroom
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2:15 to 4:15 p.m.
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Meeting with PEP Leaders
Assigned Classroom
| In this
meeting with your PEP Leader you will be presented information on campus
involvement opportunities, collegiate time management, and addition
campus resources. Be sure to ask questions! | |
4:15 to 4:30 p.m.
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Travel to Elam Center
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4:30-6:30 p.m.
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Recreation Rampage
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8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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Campus Entertainment
| Your PEP Leader will inform you of the entertainment opportunities available for you on Saturday evening. | |
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Sunday, August 26
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YOGOWYPI |
11:00-12:00 p.m.
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OPTIONAL EVENT: 1 Worship …Nondenominational Worship Service
Watkins Auditorium, University Center
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Noon-12:50 p.m.
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Lunch (Meal Plan for residence hall students, commuters may pay at door)
Dining Hall, University Center
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1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
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Keynote Presentation featuring Bill Cordes
"YOGOWIPI – You Only Get Out What You Put In"
Skyhawk Fieldhouse
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