Bay Path University
Bay Path University New Student Orientation – Wildcat WELLcome Week New Student Transition and Orientation Programs --- Mission
“Bay Path University New Student Transition and Orientation programs serve to establish the foundations for connection, preparation, and transition to college life and learning for students, their families and champions.” “Bay Path supports students through various transitions through Admissions, Advising Days, Wildcat WELLcome Week, and the WELL program, providing resources for learning, leading, and finding one’s purpose, clarifying expectations and goals, and building a community where each individual is validated and celebrated.” Participants in Wildcat WELLcome Week connect, prepare for college life and learning, and will: ● Meet peers, faculty, and staff to begin building a learning community and class identity; ● Review guidelines for healthy and ethical living and learning on campus; ● Prepare for the first semester by enhancing readiness (academic, technological, financial, etc.); ● Explore the Longmeadow campus, the greater campus community, and Bay Path campus culture; ● Know their rights and responsibilities within the campus community; ● Know campus resources and services that will enhance their academic success and overall undergraduate experience: ● Understand the primary elements of the social and personal development transition process: ● Prepare for the next step in acclimation to WELL …
WELLWednesday, August 24, 2016 -
come to Bay Path!
10:003:00 Move in/Check In Breck Lawn 12:001:00 Light Lunch for Parents and Families of new students Deepwood Circle 3:005:00 ***PARENT ORIENTATION *** 3:003:50 Saying Goodbye and Letting Go: A practical dialogue with Parents and Families. Kathy Martin, Kristine Barnett, Angela Watson, For Parents and Families, their student’s entrance into college is a momentous occasion. It can also come with bittersweet emotions. Join us for an engaging discussion about expectations, transitions, and what challenges and celebrations lie ahead. Learn about the oncampus resources that are available to students and ways that Parents and Families can support from home. Other staff represented: Cindi Gilbert, Jen Walsh, Steve Smith, Melina Rudman 4:004:25 Keeping our Campus Community Safe Mills Theater Meet Lead Officer, Dan Feliciano and other members of his staff who continuously work to keep Bay Path University safe. This discussion will highlight campus safety, emergency messaging, and changes that have been made to campus in a response to national events. 4:304:55 Financial Aid Mills Theater Hear from representatives of Financial Services to discuss financial aid, on and off campus jobs, SALT, and the billing process. Time for individual questions. 3:005:00 ***NEW STUDENTS ORIENTATION *** 3:004:00 New Student Gathering Laurie Cirillo, Michelle Mirti, and Kathy Martin Blake Dining Commons Introduction to Orientation Leaders and Peer Mentors Who are they and what do they do. Message from Assistant Dean for Student Success and Director of Student Engagement and Leadership on building a community and overview of the events for the rest of the week. Begin community building and be introduced to resources that outline the rights and responsibilities of Bay Path students. 4:105:00 Commuting to Campus 101 *Commuters Only* Breck Suite Michelle Mirti and Jen Walsh As a commuter, what are the resources that are available as a student? An open conversation about commuter life featuring current commuter students as well as Student Life staff. 4:105:00 Living on Campus 101 *Residents Only* Blake Dining Commons Lindsie Lavin and Angela Watson An introduction to the rights and responsibilities of living in the residence halls. Who are my RAs and what do they do? 5:005:30 Closing Toast to Student Success with President Leary All students, parents, staff, and faculty welcome Mills Theater Participate in a pledge led by our Provost, Dr. Melissa MorrissOlson and Director of Community Life, Melina Rudman 5:206:00 Parents Say Goodbye 6:007:30 Dinner with Deans and Chairs of Departments (Students Only) Blake Dining Commons 7:308:00 Meet with Orientation Leaders 8:009:30 Dialogues on Diversity Get Out Of Your Bubble Blake Dining Commons
Thursday, August 25, 2016 -
come to your learning community!
Breakfast Blake Dining Commons Welcome from Dr. Leary/Melissa/Kris –Mills Theater Introduction to Empowerment and Leadership (WELL) 9:4510:00 Class picture on Carr Lawn, regroup with OLs Walk to South Campus 10:0010:15 Walk to South Campus 10:1512:30 High 5 Programming at South Campus (stay in OL groups) 12:301:30 Lunch at South Campus 1:30 6:00 High 5 Programming at South Campus (stay in OL groups) 6:308:00 Dinner in Blake Dining Commons 8:008:30 Meet with OLs Debrief Did you challenge yourself? 8:3010:00pm Outdoor movie Captain America: Civil War s’mores Breck Lawn 8:008:55 9:009:45
Friday, August 26, 2016 -
come to learning and leading at Bay Path!
8:008:45 Breakfast Blake Dining Commons 8:459:00 Meet with OLs 9:0012:00 iPad Challenge – Introduce BPU app among other BPU resources including Ethics Pledge/ Social Behavior/Civility/ Policy Discussion 12:001:00 Lunch Blake Dining Commons 1:001:15 Meet with OLs Discuss MiniConference/What to expect/Choose sessions 1:152:15 Growth and Fixed Mindset Presentation Princy QuadrosMennella Mills Theater 2:304:00 ½ hour sessions Locations/Instructors/Topics Pending (Students to attend 3) 4:005:00 Performing Arts Hors d'Oeuvre Hour Mills Theater 5:006:30 Dinner with OL group and debrief from the day Blake Dining Commons 6:307:30 New Student Ice Cream Social Blake Dining Commons 7:308:30 Free Time 8:30 9:30 David Hall, hypnotist Blake Dining Commons
Saturday, August 27, 2016 -
come to Empowerment: Carpe Diem Adventure
8:009:00 Breakfast Blake Dining Commons 9:009:45 Checkin with OLs/Prepare for your Carpe Diem Adventure! Blake Dining Commons 9:4510:00 Depart for Activities 10:003:00 Rock Climbing at Central Rock Gym | Pioneer Valley Indoor Karting/Northampton | Springfield Museums/ Basketball Hall of Fame | Wadsorth Museum/West Hartford Center | Sonny’s Place | Bounce Trampoline Park | Pottery | Bowling in East Longmeadow | Nomads 3:005:00 Free time 5:007:00 Dinner Blake Dining Commons 7:008:00 Meet with OLs 8:009:00 Adam Grabowski Comedian Blake Dining Commons
Sunday, August 28, 2016 - You’re a Wildcat!
9:009:30 Introduction to Spiritual and Community Life Melina Rudman Breck Suite 9:3010:30 Sound Meditation with The Conduit Center "The Conduit Center of East Hartford, CT is a Wellness & Meditation center specializing in the ancient art of sound meditation: a technique that creates a state of effortless relaxation and a natural environment for selfhealing" The Conduit Center uses gongs and singing bowls to lead us in a sound meditation. BPU lawn (Blake Dining Commons if weather is inclement) 11:001:00 Brunch Blake Dining Commons 1:002:00 Print your syllabus/Where are your classes? 2:003:00 Tie dye on Breck Lawn shirts will be provided. You may bring your own things to dye 2:004:00 Career Center Open House Resume, Cover Letter and Advising Support Sullivan Career and Life Planning
In Your first week:
Sunday night: First round of residence hall programming: Build community, review important information
Monday:
Campus Awakening and FirstDayofClass Breakfast
Welcome Back Week Programming Sponsored by Student Activities begin Monday 8/29
Thursday: “ALL WELL’s EVE” Peer mentors/upper Classwomen to chalk inspirational messages for firstyears to see on way to their first WELL class; WELL faculty encouraged to reach out to WEL100 students with welcome prior, request that their class wear same color, etc.
Orientation Checklist ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
Become a Proud Wildcat Pick up iPad Learn about the Bay Path Portal Meet a Professor Pick up BPU ID Meet my RA Find my classrooms Make a new friend Download the BPU App Go out on a Fun Outing Try something new
Download the official BPU App
“Bay Path University New Student Transition and Orientation programs serve to establish the foundations for connection, preparation, and transition to college life and learning for students, their families and champions.” “Bay Path supports students through various transitions through Admissions, Advising Days, Wildcat WELLcome Week, and the WELL program, providing resources for learning, leading, and finding one’s purpose, clarifying expectations and goals, and building a community where each individual is validated and celebrated.” Participants in Wildcat WELLcome Week connect, prepare for college life and learning, and will: ● Meet peers, faculty, and staff to begin building a learning community and class identity; ● Review guidelines for healthy and ethical living and learning on campus; ● Prepare for the first semester by enhancing readiness (academic, technological, financial, etc.); ● Explore the Longmeadow campus, the greater campus community, and Bay Path campus culture; ● Know their rights and responsibilities within the campus community; ● Know campus resources and services that will enhance their academic success and overall undergraduate experience: ● Understand the primary elements of the social and personal development transition process: ● Prepare for the next step in acclimation to WELL …
WELLWednesday, August 24, 2016 -
come to Bay Path!
10:003:00 Move in/Check In Breck Lawn 12:001:00 Light Lunch for Parents and Families of new students Deepwood Circle 3:005:00 ***PARENT ORIENTATION *** 3:003:50 Saying Goodbye and Letting Go: A practical dialogue with Parents and Families. Kathy Martin, Kristine Barnett, Angela Watson, For Parents and Families, their student’s entrance into college is a momentous occasion. It can also come with bittersweet emotions. Join us for an engaging discussion about expectations, transitions, and what challenges and celebrations lie ahead. Learn about the oncampus resources that are available to students and ways that Parents and Families can support from home. Other staff represented: Cindi Gilbert, Jen Walsh, Steve Smith, Melina Rudman 4:004:25 Keeping our Campus Community Safe Mills Theater Meet Lead Officer, Dan Feliciano and other members of his staff who continuously work to keep Bay Path University safe. This discussion will highlight campus safety, emergency messaging, and changes that have been made to campus in a response to national events. 4:304:55 Financial Aid Mills Theater Hear from representatives of Financial Services to discuss financial aid, on and off campus jobs, SALT, and the billing process. Time for individual questions. 3:005:00 ***NEW STUDENTS ORIENTATION *** 3:004:00 New Student Gathering Laurie Cirillo, Michelle Mirti, and Kathy Martin Blake Dining Commons Introduction to Orientation Leaders and Peer Mentors Who are they and what do they do. Message from Assistant Dean for Student Success and Director of Student Engagement and Leadership on building a community and overview of the events for the rest of the week. Begin community building and be introduced to resources that outline the rights and responsibilities of Bay Path students. 4:105:00 Commuting to Campus 101 *Commuters Only* Breck Suite Michelle Mirti and Jen Walsh As a commuter, what are the resources that are available as a student? An open conversation about commuter life featuring current commuter students as well as Student Life staff. 4:105:00 Living on Campus 101 *Residents Only* Blake Dining Commons Lindsie Lavin and Angela Watson An introduction to the rights and responsibilities of living in the residence halls. Who are my RAs and what do they do? 5:005:30 Closing Toast to Student Success with President Leary All students, parents, staff, and faculty welcome Mills Theater Participate in a pledge led by our Provost, Dr. Melissa MorrissOlson and Director of Community Life, Melina Rudman 5:206:00 Parents Say Goodbye 6:007:30 Dinner with Deans and Chairs of Departments (Students Only) Blake Dining Commons 7:308:00 Meet with Orientation Leaders 8:009:30 Dialogues on Diversity Get Out Of Your Bubble Blake Dining Commons
Thursday, August 25, 2016 -
come to your learning community!
Breakfast Blake Dining Commons Welcome from Dr. Leary/Melissa/Kris –Mills Theater Introduction to Empowerment and Leadership (WELL) 9:4510:00 Class picture on Carr Lawn, regroup with OLs Walk to South Campus 10:0010:15 Walk to South Campus 10:1512:30 High 5 Programming at South Campus (stay in OL groups) 12:301:30 Lunch at South Campus 1:30 6:00 High 5 Programming at South Campus (stay in OL groups) 6:308:00 Dinner in Blake Dining Commons 8:008:30 Meet with OLs Debrief Did you challenge yourself? 8:3010:00pm Outdoor movie Captain America: Civil War s’mores Breck Lawn 8:008:55 9:009:45
Friday, August 26, 2016 -
come to learning and leading at Bay Path!
8:008:45 Breakfast Blake Dining Commons 8:459:00 Meet with OLs 9:0012:00 iPad Challenge – Introduce BPU app among other BPU resources including Ethics Pledge/ Social Behavior/Civility/ Policy Discussion 12:001:00 Lunch Blake Dining Commons 1:001:15 Meet with OLs Discuss MiniConference/What to expect/Choose sessions 1:152:15 Growth and Fixed Mindset Presentation Princy QuadrosMennella Mills Theater 2:304:00 ½ hour sessions Locations/Instructors/Topics Pending (Students to attend 3) 4:005:00 Performing Arts Hors d'Oeuvre Hour Mills Theater 5:006:30 Dinner with OL group and debrief from the day Blake Dining Commons 6:307:30 New Student Ice Cream Social Blake Dining Commons 7:308:30 Free Time 8:30 9:30 David Hall, hypnotist Blake Dining Commons
Saturday, August 27, 2016 -
come to Empowerment: Carpe Diem Adventure
8:009:00 Breakfast Blake Dining Commons 9:009:45 Checkin with OLs/Prepare for your Carpe Diem Adventure! Blake Dining Commons 9:4510:00 Depart for Activities 10:003:00 Rock Climbing at Central Rock Gym | Pioneer Valley Indoor Karting/Northampton | Springfield Museums/ Basketball Hall of Fame | Wadsorth Museum/West Hartford Center | Sonny’s Place | Bounce Trampoline Park | Pottery | Bowling in East Longmeadow | Nomads 3:005:00 Free time 5:007:00 Dinner Blake Dining Commons 7:008:00 Meet with OLs 8:009:00 Adam Grabowski Comedian Blake Dining Commons
Sunday, August 28, 2016 - You’re a Wildcat!
9:009:30 Introduction to Spiritual and Community Life Melina Rudman Breck Suite 9:3010:30 Sound Meditation with The Conduit Center "The Conduit Center of East Hartford, CT is a Wellness & Meditation center specializing in the ancient art of sound meditation: a technique that creates a state of effortless relaxation and a natural environment for selfhealing" The Conduit Center uses gongs and singing bowls to lead us in a sound meditation. BPU lawn (Blake Dining Commons if weather is inclement) 11:001:00 Brunch Blake Dining Commons 1:002:00 Print your syllabus/Where are your classes? 2:003:00 Tie dye on Breck Lawn shirts will be provided. You may bring your own things to dye 2:004:00 Career Center Open House Resume, Cover Letter and Advising Support Sullivan Career and Life Planning
In Your first week:
Sunday night: First round of residence hall programming: Build community, review important information
Monday:
Campus Awakening and FirstDayofClass Breakfast
Welcome Back Week Programming Sponsored by Student Activities begin Monday 8/29
Thursday: “ALL WELL’s EVE” Peer mentors/upper Classwomen to chalk inspirational messages for firstyears to see on way to their first WELL class; WELL faculty encouraged to reach out to WEL100 students with welcome prior, request that their class wear same color, etc.
Orientation Checklist ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
Become a Proud Wildcat Pick up iPad Learn about the Bay Path Portal Meet a Professor Pick up BPU ID Meet my RA Find my classrooms Make a new friend Download the BPU App Go out on a Fun Outing Try something new
Download the official BPU App
