Academic Fair & Orientation Day - Spring 2008

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Congratulations on your choice to attend Evergreen! We've designed a day prior to the start of classes to meet your specific needs as a new student. In true "Greener" tradition, there will be plenty of time to ask questions, meet people, share a meal, voice an opinion and learn a lot about the college and yourself. We look forward to seeing you then!

Community Welcome

9:00-9:30 a.m. – Seminar II E-1107

Be welcomed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Student Services staff. A brief overview of the day will begin to answer your questions and make you feel at home. Complimentary coffee and muffins will be served.

Joining the Community - What you need to know about the Social Contract

9:30-10:00 a.m. – Seminar II E-1107

As a member of the Evergreen community, we acknowledge our mutual responsibility by maintaining conditions under which learning can flourish – conditions characterized by openness, honesty, civility and fairness. These conditions carry with them certain rights and responsibilities that apply to us both as groups and as individuals. Our rights and responsibilities are expressed in Evergreen’s Social Contract, a document that has defined and guided the College’s values since its very beginning. Come learn about the contract and how it supports a vibrant, dynamic learning community.

Academic Planning Workshop - Mapping Your Education

10:00-noon – Seminar II E-1107

How do you plan your academic life at Evergreen?

We’ll talk about how to navigate Evergreen and how you can make it work for you as you define your academic plans. Attendance at an Academic Planning Workshop is required for all new students.

Lunch

Noon-1:30 p.m. – On your own

Grab lunch at the Market or the Greenery in the CAB (College Activities Building)

Seminar Savvy

1:30-3:30 p.m. – Seminar II E-2109

Faculty facilitators will share tips on how to participate in a meaningful way and get the most out of seminars. A short article or story will be distributed and discussed.

Academic Fair

4-6 p.m. in the College Recreation Center (the gym)

An opportunity to meet the faculty of the program(s) in which you want to enroll and get a program syllabus or required faculty signature approval for registration.

Registration and Records

9 a.m.-6 p.m. – Seminar I Building, Room 3113

Be sure to check your registration time, which will be posted on Gateway prior to the Academic Fair. Registration staff will be at the Fair to answer your questions. Registration begins the Monday following the Fair.