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New Student Welcome 

 
Westminster College
New Student & Family Welcome 2008
August 22-24, 2008

We hope that parents and family members
will plan to be a part of the New Student Weekend!


Download schedule in pdf format

Friday, August 22, 2008

New Student Move-In
9am-5pm, Quad
Check In, IDs, Health Forms, Computers, Insurance, Parents Association
Pick up keys at your dorm from your Resident Assistant
Unloading Zone Diagram for Quad

Just for Parents!

Parents Association
Welcome & Information Table
Quad
Friday - 9am-5pm 
Saturday - 9am-3pm

 Cool Zone
A Place for Parents to Hangout
North Hall Commons
Friday - 9am-5pm 
Saturday - 9am-3pm

R & R Zone for Parents
JCI in Hunter Activity Center
Saturday - 3:30pm

Lunch Buffet
11am-1pm, Mueller Leadership Hall
Students, parents and families may purchase tickets at the door $5.50

Dinner
5pm – 7pm, Mueller Leadership Hall
New student meal plan begins - parents & families may purchase tickets at the door for $6.50

Family Karaoke Night
8:30pm, Mueller Leadership Hall/Quad
Sponsored by Res Life and Student Activities
 

Saturday, August 23, 2008

New Students Move-In
9am-Noon*, Quad
Check In, IDs, Health Forms, Computers
Pick up keys at your dorm from your Resident Assistant
Unloading Zone Diagram for Quad
* Late check in at the Staff Office in North Hall.

Donut Social
sponsored by IFC & Panhellenic Council
9-11am, North Hall

Mail & Printing Services and Bookstore Open
9am-4:30pm, Lower Level of Mueller Leadership Hall

Campus Offices Open
9am-2pm
Business Office, Parking Stickers, Bills, Registrar, Computer Services, Library, Enrollment, Health Forms

Brunch/Lunch
10am-1pm, Mueller Leadership Hall
New students on meal plan - parents and families may purchase tickets at the door $5.50

Seminar Advisor and Mentor Social
2:30pm, Coulter Science Center
An opportunity for students and families to meet with your seminar advisor and mentor - Rooms posted at front door of Coulter

Skulls of Seven Meeting with New Students
4:30pm, Historic Gym
New Students meet with Skulls of Seven (an Honorary Senior Society).  At this meeting students will receive instructions in preparation for the Columns Ceremony. 
Dress attire is required

New Student Columns Ceremony
5pm, The Columns
One of Westminster’s most revered ceremonies, this tradition is one which students and alumni consider to be one of their fondest memories of Westminster.  Family and friends are encouraged to witness this event. 
Dress attire is required

President’s Convocation & Inauguration
5:30-7pm, Champ Auditorium
Convocation Speaker – Dan Kaufman
View Inauguration Schedule

President’s Community Celebration Dinner
7-8:30pm, Mueller Leadership Hall & Mueller Student Center
Please Register Online

Blue Jay Comedy Club
9pm, Mueller Student Center
For Students Only

Late Night Game Night
10pm-Midnight, JCI in Hunter Activity Center 

Sunday, August 24, 2008

New Student & Family Worship Service
9:30am, Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury

Brunch
10am-1pm, Mueller Leadership Hall
Parents & families may purchase tickets at the door for $5.50. Parents should use this opportunity to say “goodbye” to their student

Required Westminster Seminar Activities
Noon-9pm
Including Seminar Class Meeting, Team Building, Dinner, Quad Suite Meetings, Safety & Security Meetings and Movie

 Download schedule in pdf format

Please contact the Office of College Relations
at 573.592.5319 or collegerelations@westminster-mo.edu
or any of the members of the Westminster Faculty or Staff
if you have questions or need assistance.