Washington and Lee University
Please check this schedule often as we will update it throughout the winter and spring terms of 2007.
* Mandatory event for all students.
Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Monday | Tuesday
Saturday, August 30, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Check-In for all First-Year and Other New Students
Early-Fielding Hall
Upon arrival, please formally check-in at Early-Fielding Hall to receive your room key, registration and orientation materials. Members of the First-Year Orientation Committee (FOC) will be available to assist you with moving in. All students are required to check-in including Leading Edge participants, pre-season athletes, transfers and international students. Be prepared—it's a W&L tradition that it rains on either Check-In Day or Commencement.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Orientation Committee Picnic for Families
Baker-Davis-Gilliam Hall Quad
Take a break from the heat and enjoy some refreshments and hotdogs with your family in the Quad.
2:00 p.m.
President's Welcome to Parents and Parents' Orientation Programs
Lee Chapel
President Ken Ruscio and Dean of First-Year Students Dave Leonard will offer their thoughts on University life to parents of new students. Information sessions with key staff members immediately follow the President's remarks.
4:45 p.m.
Transfer and Exchange Student Dinner
Elrod University Commons, Room 116
New transfer and exchange students meet with the University Registrar, Scott Dittman, and Dean of Student Affairs, Dawn Watkins, for dinner and information regarding individual credit evaluations.
5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
First-Year Student Dinner
Early-Fielding Hall, Evans Dining Room
New students and their families are invited to experience dinner at the "D-Hall." Join us for a glimpse of our diverse cuisine and a taste of what you can expect to eat during the academic year. The price for dinner is approximately $9 per person.
7:00 p.m.
First-Year Student Meeting with Dormitory Counselors
(Location posted on your hall)
Dorm Counselors meet with their hall residents to review policies, establish certain guidelines, provide basic information, and answer questions about life at W&L.
9:00 p.m.
Casino Night
John W. Elrod University Commons, Living Room and Café 77
Welcome to Lex Vegas! Roll the dice with your classmates as you risk it all to win big. See if you can read your roommate's poker face at the only place where bluffing is not considered an honor violation! Come join the fun.
10:30 p.m.
Movie Night
John W. Elrod University Commons, Stackhouse Theater
Movie TBA
* Mandatory event for all students
Sunday, August 31, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Students are encouraged to attend religious services at their chosen place of worship. Clergy will have been available at Check-In on Saturday to share various religious options with students.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
French and Spanish Placement Examinations
Tucker Multimedia Center, 3rd Floor
All incoming students who used Spanish or French for their entrance requirement in foreign language should take the placement test. We strongly recommend that students take the placement test even if they do not intend to take that language at Washington and Lee. The online test takes approximately 20 minutes.
10:00 a.m.
Latin and Ancient Greek Placement Examination
Robinson Hall, Room 7
All incoming students with academic experience in Latin must take the diagnostic test. Students with academic experience in Greek should meet with Professor Crotty immediately prior to or following the Latin exam to be placed in the appropriate level of Greek study.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hillel's Bagel Brunch
John W. Elrod University Commons, Living Room
You are invited to join Washington and Lee Hillel officers (“The Jew Crew”), Jewish faculty, and the Lexington Jewish community for a bagel brunch. W&L Hillel offers an exciting program of activities: from holidays and Shabbat to social action, learning, and playing. W&L Hillel has something for everyone. Come meet the Jewish community on campus and find out more about Hillel events.
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Hall Group Brunch #1
John W. Elrod University Commons, The Marketplace
Your Dorm Counselor will tell you which brunch to attend. If you're in Group #1, meet in the Elrod University Commons Marketplace at 11:00 a.m.
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hall Group Brunch #2
The Marketplace
Your Dorm Counselor will tell you which brunch to attend. If you're in Group #2, meet in the Elrod University Commons Marketplace at 11:45 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
President's Welcome to New Students
Lee Chapel
President Ken Ruscio offers his challenges to the Class of 2012. Students will first be welcomed by Dean of First-Year Students, Dave Leonard. Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear skirt, slacks or a dress. Cellular telephones are inappropriate in Lee Chapel.
1:45 p.m. First-Year Students–Only Class Meeting
Early-Fielding Building, Evans Dining Hall
Meet fellow first-year students in the "old Dining Hall" to complete a survey that is part of W&L's efforts to understand and improve student learning. Pencils will be provided. This meeting is mandatory.
2:45 p.m.
English Placement Test
Evans Dining Hall
For students with an SAT verbal or SAT II writing score of 700+, this placement test is optional. Students may take it to try to exempt (although this is very uncommon). If they do not take it, they will be placed in English 105. Students who are exempt (score of 5 on AP) don't take the test. All other students must take the test, the result of which is placement in 101, 105, or exemption. Students will be notified whether they are in the optional or mandatory group via their W&L e-mail accounts.
3:45 p.m.
Pick up your SPEAK T-shirt
Baker–Davis–Gilliam Quad
Stop by the BDG Quad after the English placement test to pick-up your complimentary SPEAK T-shirt. Wear this to tonight's picnic!
4:00 p.m.
German Placement Test
Tucker Hall, Room 406B
For those students who intend to continue studying German.
4:00 p.m.
Russian Placement Test
Tucker Hall, Room 310
For those students who intend to continue studying Russian.
4:00 p.m.
Intermediate Italian Placement Test
Tucker Hall, Room 304
Please contact Shirley Richardson, Department of Romance Languages, x8821
6:00 p.m.
Class of 2012 Class Picture
Liberty Hall Ruins
6:00 p.m.
Alumni Association BBQ
Liberty Hall Ruins (Rain location: The Pavilion)
Wear your new SPEAK t-shirt to this dinner for a prize. Live entertainment while you feast.
8:00 p.m.
LIFE: Pieces of the Puzzle & Discussion
Lenfest Center, Keller Theater
An entertaining and extremely provocative theatrical presentation that will challenge you to reflect on social and health issues that you may encounter during your college years. Group discussions with your hall will follow, led by trained LIFE peer health educators, Peer Counselors and Dorm Counselors.
10:00 p.m.
Hypnotist, Chuck Milligan
John W. Elrod University Commons, Stackhouse Theater
Join other members of the class of 2012 for this hilarious step into another world with internationally-known hypnotist, Chuck Milligan. Seeing is believing!
* Mandatory event for all students
Monday, September 1, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Math Placement Test
Robinson Hall, Room 6
This test is designed to aid the Mathematics Department in identifying students qualified for placement in courses beyond Calculus I. This test should only be taken by students who satisfy the following three criteria: 1. had at least a half-year of calculus (not necessarily an AP course), 2. do not have AP or transfer credit for calculus, and 3. intend to take calculus at Washington and Lee University
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Provost's & Deans' Presentation
Lee Chapel
University Provost June Aprille will be joined by Dean of the College Hank Dobin and Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics Larry Peppers to welcome you to Washington and Lee. This session will also offer reflections on the intellectual life of the University. Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear skirt, slacks, or a dress. Cellular telephones are inappropriate in Lee Chapel.
11:15 a.m.
Health Careers Information Session
Lee Chapel
Frist-Year students interested in a course of study in preparation for health careers are required to attend this brief information session with members of the Health Professions Advisory Committee.
11:45 a.m.
Study Abroad and Study the World Interest Session
John W. Elrod University Commons, Stackhouse Theater
Learn about the wide array of Study Abroad opportunities.
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch
John W. Elrod University Commons, The Marketplace
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Academic Fair
Stemmons Plaza, Between Collonade and Library (Rain Location: Doremus Gym)
Meet faculty members from all academic areas of the University
1:00 p.m.
Ice Cream Social Sponsored by MSA (Multicultural Student Association)
Stemmons Plaza (Rain Site: Doremus Gym)
An opportunity for all first-year students to become acquainted with W&L students from different cultures and backgrounds. Join the MSA for fun and fellowship.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Leyburn Library Open House
Library Plaza
Students may visit to learn about library resources and take a tour of the facility.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pre-arranged meetings with Faculty Advisers
Your faculty liberal arts adviser may have scheduled a time for you to meet with him/her. This is a time to ask questions regarding registration, classes or anything about which you might be uncertain. (These are scheduled by select faculty members at their request.)
5:30 p.m.
Dinner with Advisers
Evans Dining Hall
Meet your faculty liberal arts adviser at his/her office at 5:15 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Some faculty advisers have these dinners in different areas - if that is the case, students will have been notified by your adviser. You will also meet with your fellow student advisees at this time.
7:30 p.m.
Meet with Dorm Counselors
Change into comfortable clothing.
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Playfair
Warner Center
Playfair is unlike anything you have ever experienced. This program features special, non-competitive games and activities to help new students meet their classmates. Playfair is a fun and interactive experience that helps new students build long-lasting friendships. Shorts, T-shirts and tennis shoes are highly recommended.
10:00 p.m.
Magician, Nate Staniforth
John W. Elrod University Commons, Stackhouse Theater
When Nate performed on campus last year, he rocked the house. His magic is not just another show, it's a campus invasion. His stage performance combines stunning magic with original music, audience interaction, and a multimedia presentation that makes Nate's appearances absolutely unique. His magic is phenomenal. If you've seen this guy you're a fan, if you haven't, you will be.
* Mandatory event for all students
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet with Faculty Advisers to Complete Web Registration
Meet with your faculty liberal arts adviser at a time provided by your dorm counselor. This is when you officially sign-up for fall classes.
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch
The Marketplace
1:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Meeting
Lee Chapel
This meeting is mandatory for all students receiving any form of need-based scholarship, grant, loan or work-study assistance.
2:00 p.m.
Student Governance Orientation, Executive Committee, Student Judicial Council
Lee Chapel
Student-run campus governance is integral to student life at W&L. Governing bodies are empowered through the EC (Executive Committee) which gains its authority through the Board of Trustees. The EC also manages the University Honor System. The Student Judicial Council (SJC) enforces standards of civility and appropriate conduct that fall outside the Honor System. The Student-Faculty Hearing Board (SFHB) hears and judges cases dealing with sexual misconduct, discrimination or harassment involving W&L students. Students will also have an opportunity to hear from residential life leadership and Greek organization leadership. Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear skirt, slacks or a dress. Cellular telephones are inappropriate in Lee Chapel.
5:00 p.m.
Big Brother/Big Sister Dinner
Various Locations
Your Big Brother or Big Sister will contact you about meeting for dinner. Don't worry if you haven't been contacted; there are surrogate Big Brothers and Big Sisters waiting to meet you in the BDG Quad.
7:30 p.m.
Why Identity Matters
Keller Theater in Lenfest Center
Washington and Lee University is committed to equality of all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, religious preference, gender, or any other defining characteristic. Each and every one of you has something to offer this community, so it is our earnest hope that you will teach each other. In order to be fully prepared for the "real world" you must be fully prepared to meet its people. To get you started we have put together a panel of W&L faculty who will share their perspectives, experiences, and knowledge. Please feel free to share your views and ask questions; every perspective is valuable.
10:00 p.m.
Comedy Show
John W. Elrod University Commons, Stackhouse Theater
Check out some of our funniest homegrown talent as W&L students provide some hilarious stand-up comedy for the Class of 2012!
* Mandatory event for all students
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First-Year and New Student Matriculation
Begin at Elrod University Commons
The matriculation process takes place in the Commons for first-year and new students. At any time between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm, you will complete matriculation and pick up your academic schedule. At this time, you will receive your academic schedule.
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
P.E. Orientation and Swim Test
Grouped by last name:
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. A-Ca
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Co-Go
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Gr-J
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. K-N
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. O-Se
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Sh-Z
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Campus Activities Fair
Stemmons Plaza (Rain location: John W. Elrod Commons, Living Room)
You can't miss this opportunity to learn about the various campus organizations and other extracurricular activities you can become involved with during your W&L years. All student clubs and organizations will host information tables and sign up interested students. Don't forget your University Card!
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
The Marketplace
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
First-Year and New Student Matriculation
Begin at Elrod University Commons
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. "An Afternoon of China and Japan"
Sponsored by East Asian Languages and Literature Department
The Red House
Open to all interested in learning more about East Asian Languages and Literature.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
University Chorus Auditions
Wilson Hall 4026
Sign-up for a time at Wilson Hall 4026 or contact Prof. Myers at x8697.
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wilson Hall 4029
University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra and University Wind Ensemble Interviews.
5:30 p.m.
Fall Convocation and Dinner
Lee Chapel Lawn, followed by dinner on Cannan Green (Rain Site: Warner Center/Dinner Evans Hall)
7:30 p.m.
Honor System Orientation, Executive Committee of the Student Body
Lee Chapel
Members of the Executive Committee will provide an introduction to the University's most revered tradition: The Honor System. Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear skirt, slacks or a dress. Cellular telephones are inappropriate in Lee Chapel.
8:15 p.m.
Group Discussions on the Honor System sponsored by the Executive Committee
Consult your Dorm Counselor for the time and place of your small group discussion about the Honor System with representatives from the Executive Committee.
9:00 p.m.
New Student Talent Show
The Marketplace
Thursday, September 4, 2008
8:00 a.m. Classes begin.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
University Chorus Auditions Wilson Hall 4026
Sign-up for a time at Wilson Hall 4026 or contact Prof. Myers at x8697.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra and University Wind Ensemble Interviews
Wilson Hall 4029
7:00 p.m.
Introduction to Sorority Life Sponsored by Panhellenic Council
Elrod University Commons, Stackhouse Theater
7:00 p.m.
Introduction to Fraternity Life Sponsored by the Interfraternity Council
Lee Chapel
Men are required to wear coat and tie. Cellular telephones are inappropriate.
Friday, September 5, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
University Chorus Auditions Wilson Hall
Room 4026
Sign-up for a time at Wilson Hall 4026 or contact Prof. Myers at x8697.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra and University Wind Ensemble Interviews
Wilson Hall, Room 4029
Contact Dr. Kolman at x8856 or contact Prof. Myers at x8697.
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Fall Fiesta sponsored by General's Activity Board, IFC, Panhellenic Council, Elrod University Commons, Campus Activities and the Office of Student Activities and Greek Life
Cannan Green (Rain Location: The Marketplace)
Join the W&L community for dinner, musical entertainment and outdoor games on the lawn. Dinner served from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., followed by entertainment and dessert from Sweet Things from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
* Mandatory event for all students
Monday, September 8, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
University Chorus Auditions
Wilson Hall 4026
Sign-up for a time at Wilson Hall 4026 or contact Prof. Myers at x8697.
* Mandatory event for all students
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble First Meeting and Interviews
Wilson Hall, Room 2019A
For all students interested in performing in W&L's Jazz Ensemble. Bring your instrument.
* Mandatory event for all students