New Student Orientation
August 19-22, 2023
*Indicates required activities
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
Move-in 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Residence Halls and Fraternities
(Check-in at your living unit and pick up your orientation folder.)
Information One Stop Shop
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center
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Satisfy responsibilities and/or meet the Business Office Team
- Complete paperwork and/or meet with Financial Aid Team
- Finalize Student Health Records and/or meet the Student Health Center Nurse
- Meet the Counseling Center Team
- Meet the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies (MXIBS) Team
- Meet the Professional Development Team
- Talk with WISE (Wabash Internship and Student Employment) representatives.
- Student Employment
- Turn in Employment Paperwork
- Bring your driver's license, state ID, social security card, birth certificate, OR just a passport.
- Sign up for Direct Deposit
- Bring your bank account information.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Food Vendors on The Mall
(New Students eat free with a voucher; Parents and guests can purchase food)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit the Wabash College Bookstore
Sparks Center, Lower Level
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit the Lilly Library
RINGING IN CEREMONY
Gregory Redding ’88, Dean of Students
Chip Timmons ’96, Dean of Enrollment Management
Jim Hawksworth ‘95, President of the National Association of Wabash Men
*3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Parents and families meet with Faculty Advisor/Tutorial Instructor
See Orange Parent Sheet for location
*3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
New Students meet with Orientation Mentor
Orientation Classrooms (See Orientation Mentor for location)
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hugs & Good-byes
Welcome to the Wabash Family
Gathering for Parents and Guests
Little Giant Stadium Concourse
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Meet the President and Mrs. Feller, members of the Parent Advisory Committee, and other parents.
- Refreshments provided, casual attire.
- On-Campus program ends for parents and guests.
*5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
New Students meet with Faculty Advisors/Tutorial Instructors
Orientation Classrooms (See Orientation Mentor for location)
6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Allen Center, Chadwick Court
Introduction to the Gentleman’s Rule
Gregory Redding ’88, Dean of Students
Marc Welch ’99, Associate Dean of Students
Michael Lynn, Residence Life Specialist
Buck Waddell, Director of Safety and Security
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Gentleman/Responsible Citizen
- Academics
- Housing Process
- Sphinx Club & Wally, Introduction to Old Wabash
Welcome to the Brotherhood
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Rush Kickoff
- Live Music, Kona Ice, and Games
9:30 p.m. – Midnight
Fraternity Rush
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Breakfast
Sparks Center
Freshman Surveys (Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone)
Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater
10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Worship Opportunity
(See the orientation folder for a list of places to worship)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Sparks Center
*1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Library Orientation (Zoom)
Beth Daniel Lindsay, Research and Instructional Librarian
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)
*2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Title IX and the Gentleman's Rule (Zoom)
Heather Thrush, Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Success
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)
*3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exploring the Gentleman’s Rule with Faculty/Staff Alumni
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)
*6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Faculty Advisor/Tutorial Instructor Dinner
See Orientation Mentor for location
8:30 p.m. – Midnight
Fraternity Rush
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Sparks Center
*7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Community Service Projects in Montgomery County
Wear work clothes and bring water; many projects will be outside.
See Orientation Mentor for location
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Sparks Center
*1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Advising Meeting
Mandatory if arranged by advisor
*1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Your First Coffee & Careers
Meet the Professional Development Staff
Prepare your resume. Bring your laptop. Snacks provided.
Lilly Library (You should attend this session if your advisor didn't schedule a meeting and you don't have an approved resume)
*3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
BaFa BaFa: A Cross Culture Simulation
See Orientation Mentor for location
Dinner: Regular Meal Service
Introduction to Student Activities & Student Government
Victor Lindsay, Coordinator of Student Success
Student Senate Representatives
Dean’s President’s Council Representatives
8:30 p.m. – Midnight
Fraternity Rush
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
Breakfast: Regular Meal Service
Introduction to Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Fellowships, and Study Abroad
Jill Rogers, Pre-Health Advisor and Program Coordinator for the Global Health Initiative
Scott Himsel ’85, Pre-Law Advisor, Associate Professor of Political Science
Susan Albrecht, Fellowship Advisor, and Library Visual Media Liaison
Amy Weir, Director of International Programs
Registrar 101
Julia Perry, Associate Registrar
Jon Jump, Registrar/Associate Dean of the College
Introduction to Student Health Center, Counseling Center, and Wellness
Chris Amidon, College Nurse
Jamie Douglas, Counseling Center Director, Counselor
Laura Dolph, Counselor
Tristen Abbott, Student Development and Wellness Coordinator
*10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Advising Meetings
Mandatory if arranged by advisor
*10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Your First Coffee & Careers
Meet the Professional Development Staff
Prepare your resume. Bring your laptop. Snacks provided.
Lilly Library (You should attend this session if your advisor didn't schedule a meeting and you don't have an approved resume)
Lunch: Regular Meal Service
Wabash College Community Gathering and Walking Tour
(Rain Location - Wabash College Pioneer Chapel)
Meet with Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton ’00
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Registration Changes for Fall Semester
Hays 003
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Fraternity Rush
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
Fall 2023 Classes Begin
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
- Club Fair 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Food trucks & fun 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Student Employment Fair
(Check your Wabash College e-mail for information)