Welcome Week & Parent Information
Welcome Week will be from August 15 to August 20.
It is mandatory for all incoming freshmen to be in the class photo, and attend the Cedar Point trip on Friday, August 20.
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Welcome Week 2021
Full Schedule At-A-Glance
Sunday, August 15
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Move-in
Residence Hall Lobbies
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Resource Fair
Quad Lawn
Learn about local vendors and different campus departments including: Financial Aid, Academic Services, Chaplain, Career Planning and Student Business Services, Picture I.D. Make-up, among others.
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch
Ritchie Marketplace, Parents and Family welcome for move-in.
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Matriculation
Dawson Auditorium (casual dress)
Procession will start promptly at 1:15. Please be in your seats prior to start time.
This ceremony officially marks the entrance of the Class of 2025 into Adrian College.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: CIRP and Strengths Finder
Please look for your Welcome Week Leader holding the sign on the mall. They will escort you to your assigned classroom for the week. You will also be taking the Strengths Finder and CIRP assessment in this classroom. (Please bring your own laptop)
Students will complete the Freshman Survey (CIRP) about college expectations and the CliftonStrengths Assessment to discover their top 5 themes of talent. Then, participate in strengths development activities. Please bring a laptop to complete the assessment online. (Please bring your own laptop, if you do not have one please see your Welcome Week Leader.)
4:30 p.m.: Dinner with the President
Adrian Tobias Room
Prior reservations are required. This is a parent-only event.
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Located in the blue gym of the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center.
7:30 p.m. Hall Meeting
Located in the basement of your dorm
9:00 p.m. Open Skate
Arrington Ice Arena
This optional event is a great opportunity to check out Adrian’s Arrington Ice arena. Skate around and meet your classmates that you will spend your college years with!
Monday, August 16
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
Ritchie Marketplace
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.: Mandatory Session
Assigned Classroom
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.: Mandatory Session
Assigned Classroom
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
Ritchie Marketplace
Parents and family are welcome to stay for lunch.
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.: Mandatory Session
Assigned Classroom
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.: Mandatory Session
Assigned Classroom
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Ritchie Marketplace
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: ROTC Information Session
Knight Auditorium
This session is for students interested in the ROTC program.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Mandatory Placement Testing (Music Only)
Spencer Rehearsal Hall
*The Music exam is for all intended music majors and minors (not for enrollment in AC Choir)
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Pre-Law Advising
Rush 116
Pre-law students will meet with their academic advisor for tips on how to succeed during their first semester of college.
7:00 p.m. Music Bingo
This optional event will be a fun and interactive experience. Come play music bingo and get to know your classmates while winning great prizes (Air pods, Apple Watches, TVs, and much more).
Tuesday, August 17
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
Ritchie Marketplace
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Commuter Breakfast
Meet on the Caine Terrace
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Majors on the Mall
Adrian College Mall in front of Ritchie Marketplace
Meet informally with faculty representatives from our academic departments and institutes to get information and ask questions.
*The rain site for this event will be held on the main floor of the Caine Student Center.
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.: Mandatory Session
Assigned Classroom
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
Ritchie Marketplace
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.: Mandatory Session
Assigned Classroom
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.: Mandatory Session
Assigned Classroom
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Health Care Industry Minor Meeting
Knight Auditorium
All students who are pre-professional majors (such as biology or chemistry), exercise science majors (not those going into AT), or others interested in working in health care should attend this session. The classes included in the minor will be discussed as well as its benefit to further employment opportunities.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Teacher Education Majors Mandatory Meeting
Jones 110
This session is required for any student who has declared an interest in Teacher Education. This information session is intended to discuss the requirements of earning a certification.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Pre-Health Students Mandatory Meeting
Dawson Auditorium
This meeting is intended to assist students interested in any pre-health studies fields such as: Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary Studies, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, etc. It is also open to students interested in careers in nursing, health care administration and health care policy. The session is conducted by Ms. Marcia Boynton, Director of the Institute for Health Studies.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Communication Majors Mandatory Meeting
Rush 116
This session is intended for any student who is interested in majoring in Communication Arts and Sciences. Professors from the department will discuss program requirements, career options and what it takes to be successful in the workforce.
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Music Ensembles Information Session
Spencer Rehearsal Hall
This session is for any student interested in playing or singing in choir, orchestra, band, women’s a cappella, and jazz ensembles. All levels of experience are welcome.
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Ritchie Marketplace
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Computer Science Information Session
Jones 110
This information session will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the new Computer Science degree programs at Adrian College.
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hypnotist
Dawson Auditorium
Keith Karkut has been practicing hypnosis for over 28 years. He creates an “on-stage party” fueled by water and something more powerful than any drug or alcohol: the student’s own mind. The result is an inspiring message with some real - yet entertaining - moments for the audience.
Wednesday, August 18
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
Ritchie Marketplace
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.: Mandatory Session
Assigned Classroom
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
Ritchie Marketplace
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.: Mandatory Session
Assigned Classroom
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.: Mandatory Session
Assigned Classroom
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Schedule Adjustments
Jones 304 computer lab
Faculty and the Registrar will be available for schedule adjustments. Plan to make changes to your schedule before the official Add/Drop period from Aug. 23 - Aug. 30.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Pre-Athletic Training Mandatory Meeting
Peelle 207
This session is required for any student who has declared an interest in Athletic Training. This session is intended to discuss the requirements of earning a Bachelor Degree and Master’s Degree in only 5 years.
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Ritchie Marketplace
7:00 p.m. Quad Mingle
The Quad
Join us at the freshmen quad where you will have an opportunity to get to know your classmates better while playing some yard games, winning prizes, listening to some music, and enjoying some delicious treats. We will have cornhole, volleyball, can jam, and much more! Not into games? Don’t worry we will also have customizable street signs! Plus custom keychains available for you to design and keep!
Thursday, August 19
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
Ritchie Marketplace
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Community Plunge
Merillat Sport and Fitness Center Parking Lot
Plunge into community service with your classmates. Students will volunteer at a variety of different service locations throughout the community, both inside and outside. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
Ritchie Marketplace
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Ritchie Marketplace
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Food Truck Rally and Movie on the Mall
Adrian College Mall
Spend the evening relaxing with multiple options of local food trucks while enjoying a movie out on the mall. Movie will start at sundown.
Friday, August 20
6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Breakfast
Ritchie Marketplace
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Mandatory Class Photo (please wear your class shirt)
Caine Student Center Terrace
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Cedar Point
Meet your Welcome Week Leader in the Merillat Parking Lot to check-in before getting on the bus.
Enjoy the day at Cedar Point! A meal voucher and all day drink pass will be provided!