Welcome to New Student Orientation! One of the most exciting journeys of your life - your undergraduate experience - is about to begin, and we are thrilled that you have chosen to attend Salem! Our faculty, staff, and students look forward to meeting you in August. One group that is particularly excited to meet you is the Orientation Team!
Orientation at Salem is a four-day introduction to the Salem community, including academics and social life. During New Student Orientation, you will meet your Orientation Leaders, your Academic Advisor, and many other members of the Salem community. You will attend your first Salem Impact class, enjoy community building with your class, and experience some favorite Salem traditions. By the time classes begin, we trust that you will feel settled and welcomed as a Salem sister. See you soon!
Goals
Students, through participation in the Salem College Orientation program will:
- Build relationships with their peers and returning student leaders
- Become familiar with Salem’s honor code and recognize the relationship of the honor code to their Salem experience
- Learn general and specific information about Salem College and the greater Winston-Salem communities
- Develop a desire to become involved in student organizations
- Be able to identify on-campus resource centers and staff available
NEW STUDENT WELCOME & ORIENTATION SCHEDULE*
*Subject to Change
Orientation Schedule for Students and Parents
Session | Time | Location | Students/Parents |
Saturday, August 18, 2018 | |||
Residential Student Move In | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Bahnson Lawn | Parents Welcome |
Financial Aid & Business Remote Offices Open | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Student Center Meeting Rooms | Parents Welcome |
Student ID Card and Bicycle Registration | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Club Dining Room | Students Only |
Mailroom Open | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Main Hall | Parents Welcome |
Salem College Bookstore Open | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Student Center | Parents Welcome |
Off Campus & Athlete Student Check-In | 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM | Bahnson Lawn | Parents Welcome |
Lunch for Clewell Students & Families | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Corrin Hall Refectory | Parents Welcome |
Off Campus Student Meet and Greet | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Student Center | Parents Welcome |
Lunch for All Students & Families | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Corrin Hall Refectory | Parents Welcome |
President’s Welcome & Staff Introductions | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Hanes Auditorium | Parents Welcome |
Family Social | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Student Center | Parents Only |
New Student Orientation Group Time | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Various Locations | Students Only |
Diversity Training I | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Bryant Hall | Student Schedule |
Dinner with Orientation Groups | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Corrin Hall Refectory | Student Schedule |
New Student Picture | 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Main Hall | Student Schedule |
Student Life at Salem | 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM | Hanes Auditorium | Student Schedule |
Residence Hall Meetings | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Hanes Auditorium | Student Schedule |
Orientation Schedule For Students Only
Session | Time | Location |
Sunday, August 19, 2018 | ||
Moravian Traditions Breakfast | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Student Center Plaza |
Moravian Lovefeast Worship Service | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Shirley Recital Hall |
Lunch with Orientation Group | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Corrin Hall Refectory |
Honors Student Welcome Lunch | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Club Dining Room |
Community Building | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
Dinner & Diversity Monologues with Orientation Group | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | TBD |
Monday, August 20, 2018 | ||
Breakfast with Orientation Group | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Corrin Hall Refectory |
First Year Impact Seminar Session | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Student Center Plaza |
Transfer Student Panel | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Student Center Meeting Rooms |
First Year Advising Appointments & Classroom Tours | 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Various Classrooms |
Living Your Faith on Campus Lunch | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Club Dining Room |
Honor Code Signing Ceremony/Traditions Walk | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | May Dell (Rain: Hanes) |
Dinner with Orientation Group | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Corrin Hall Refectory |
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 | ||
Breakfast with Orientation Groups | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Corrin Hall Refectory |
Yoga on the Square | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Salem Square (Rain: Bryant Hall) |
Mandatory Student Athlete Meeting | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Huber Theater |
Women in Nature Activity | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Student Center Plaza |
Lunch with Orientation Groups | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Refectory |
Student Loan & Work Study Lunch Meeting | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Club Dining Room |
TOURS - IT, Library Training, Writing Center and Quest | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | various locations |
Convocation Procession | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Babcock Front Lawn |
Opening Convocation | 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Hanes Auditorium |
Game Night | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Student Center |
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 | ||
Fall Classes Begin | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Various Classrooms |
Salem College Resource Fair | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Student Center Plaza |
Film Screening | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Bryant Hall |
Thursday, August 23, 2018 | ||
Salem College Involvement Fair | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Student Center Plaza |
Class of 2021 Elections | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Shirley Auditorium |
Friday, August 24, 2018 | ||
Fall Fest Kick Off Party | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Bryant Hall |
Saturday, August 25, 2018 | ||
Campus Activities Board Silent Disco Party | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Bryant Hall |
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be sure to return your health insurance information to Health Services by August 1, 2018.
FAMILY ORIENTATION
The first day of Salem New Student Orientation (Saturday, August 18, 2018) includes orientation activities for the families of our new Salem students! Lunch is included for new students and their family members at no cost. Orientation activities for parents and families will conclude at 5:00 pm.
Off-Campus Students
All off-campus students are expected to attend all orientation activities unless otherwise marked on the Orientation schedule.
Transfer Students
Transfer students are expected to attend all orientation activities unless otherwise marked on the Orientation schedule.
