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Welcome Week

Fall Welcome Weekend/Start Up Smart

Fall Welcome Weekend and Start Up Smart events are a vital follow-up to Summer Orientation and will continue to grow your knowledge of campus resources and organizations.

Need a RowanCard?
If you did not have your RowanCard (student ID) made during orientation, stop by the RowanCard ID Processing Center on the first floor of the Chamberlain Student Center, next to the Information Desk. You will need to swipe your RowanCard for all meals and for admission to many campus events!

Mission and Student Learning Outcomes

Welcome programs continue the orientation process for new students by elaborating on the information and opportunities initially presented during the summer program and motivates new students to reach their full potential at Rowan through engagement.

As a result of their participation in Welcome Weekend and Start Up Smart, students will:

  1. Report feeling welcomed to Rowan University and having met others.
  2. Be empowered to become engaged with campus activities, organizations, and services.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of behavioral expectations and the importance of making positive personal wellness choices.

2012 Agenda Overview

Residential students will receive a printed program of events when they move in to their residence hall room. Commuting students will receive a printed program of events when they arrive on Sunday, September 2. Please note the following changes to the printed program of events:

  • Sunday, September 2: Where are my classes? Classroom finding and information for commuter students (3:30 p.m., Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center)
  • Friday, September 7: Real Words With Friends (Noon, between Robinson & Wilson Halls)
  • Friday, September 11: 9/11 Remembrance (8:30 a.m., 9/11 Memorial, Memorial Circle)
  • Friday, September 14: Football v. William Paterson University (7 p.m., Coach Richard Wackar Stadium)

Saturday, September 1, 2012
Freshman Move In
Select University departments will be open on Saturday for the convenience of students and parents during move in.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Move In (your assigned residence hall)
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Family Hospitality Area (Chamberlain Student Center Pit)
Student Enrichment and Family Connections
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Roving Performers (throughout campus)
Student Activities
10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Move In Buffet (Chamberlain Student Center Marketplace)
2 - 5 p.m.Arrange your room/Shop & explore (Glassboro)
Students only are invited to the events after 7 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.Residential Community Meetings (your assigned residence hall)
9 - 10:30 p.m.*Paul Wesselmann - "Extreme Connections: Creating An Exceptional College Experience"* (Pfleeger Concert Hall, Wilson Hall)
10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.*Block Party/Dance* (Chamberlain Student Center Back Patio)
11 p.m. - 1 a.m.*Midnight Breakfast* (Chamberlain Student Center Marketplace)

*Commuting students are invited to these events
 

Sunday, September 2
Returning Student Move-In (as assigned)
*Today's events are required for both commuter and residential students

8 - 11 a.m.Continental Breakfast available (Chamberlain Student Center Marketplace)
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Brunch available (Chamberlain Student Center Marketplace)
2 - 3:30 p.m.*RU Reading Together Book Discussions: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks* (Commuting students: meet in the Student Center Pit, Residential students: your RA will escort you to your assigned location)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.*Where’s My Classes? Classroom Finding and Information for Commuter Students* (Ballroom)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Residential Community Social (Residence Halls)
5 - 6:30 p.m.*The President's Welcome and Picnic* (University Green)
9 p.m. - 12 a.m.Late Night at the Rec (Student Recreation Center)
Rec Center
11:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.Midnight Wal-Mart Shuttle (Pick up from Student Center Half-Circle)
Student Activities

*Today's events are required for both commuter and residential students
 

Monday, September 3
Returning Student Move-In (as assigned)

9 - 11 a.m.Continental Breakfast available (Chamberlain Student Center Marketplace)
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Brunch available (Chamberlain Student Center Marketplace)
1 - 5 p.m.*Labor Day Beach Bash* (Intramural Field)
Student Activities
3:30 - 7 p.m.Dinner available (Chamberlain Student Center Marketplace)
9 p.m. - 11 p.m.*Movie Night* (Intramural Field)
Student University Programmers

*Commuting students are invited to these events
 

Start Up Smart events

Start Up Smart is a series of events throughout the first three weeks of classes to help you make a great transition to Rowan University and a positive start to your college career. Events are open to all students.

Tuesday, September 4 - Classes Begin

All DayFREE Group Exercise Classes (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
7:30 - 10:30 a.m.Commuter Pit-Stop (Robinson Circle)
Commuter Services
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Beyond the Wall Poster Sale (Chamberlain Student Center)
Student Activities
3:30 p.m. Fit for Life (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
5 p.m.Saving Your Career Before It Starts! (242 Savitz Hall)
Career Management Center

Wednesday, September 5

All DayFREE Group Exercise Classes (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Off-Campus Federal Work Study Job Fair (Savitz Atrium)
Career Management Center
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Beyond the Wall Poster Sale (Chamberlain Student Center)
Student Activities
11 a.m.Fit for Life (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
4 p.m.StudentCare Peer Education (Student Recreation Center 1st floor Conference Room)
Healthy Campus Initiatives
5 - 7 p.m.Office of Multicultural Affairs Student Welcome Back Reception (Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center)
Office of Multicultural Affairs
7 p.m.Field Hockey v. Cabrini College (Coach Richard Wackar Stadium)
Athletics
7 p.m.Women’s Volleyball v. Baptist Bible College (Esby Gym)
Athletics
9 p.m.SUP Movie Night: Dark Shadows (Chamberlain Student Center Back Patio)
Student University Programmers

Thursday, September 6

All DayFREE Group Exercise Classes (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Beyond the Wall Poster Sale (Chamberlain Student Center)
Student Activities
3 - 7 p.m.Sport Clubs Fair & Rec Expo (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
3:30 p.m. Fit for Life (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.RAH Novelty Night (Chamberlain Student Center)
Rowan After Hours

Friday, September 7

All DayFREE Group Exercise Classes (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Vendor Fair (Chamberlain Student Center)
Student Activities
NoonREAL Words With Friends (between Robinson & Wilson Halls)
Counseling Center & Healthy Campus Initiatives
1:30 p.m.James Loewen Lecture (Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center)
Office of Multicultural Affairs
1:45 p.m. Fit for Life (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
1:45 p.m. Freshman Leadership Involvement Program (FLIP) Interest Meeting (Chamberlain Student Center 129)
Student Government Association
2 p.m. Sport Clubs 101 (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
2 p.m. Sure Pass to Success: Academic Coaching Orientation (Savitz Hall 301)
Academic Success Center
8 p.m.Men’s Soccer v. John Jay College (Soccer Field)
Athletics
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.RAH Movie & Crafts (Chamberlain Student Center)
Rowan After Hours

Saturday, September 8

All DayFREE Group Exercise Classes (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
11 a.m.Women’s Volleyball v. Penn State Brandywine (Esby Gym)
Athletics
3 p.m.Women’s Volleyball v. Albright College (Esby Gym)
Athletics
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.RAH Comedy Night: Leonard Robinson (Chamberlain Student Center)
Rowan After Hours

Sunday, September 9

All DayFREE Group Exercise Classes (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Charity Car Wash for Commuters At Rowan and R.A.B. Foundation (Lot C)
Commuter Services

Monday, September 10

All DayFREE Group Exercise Classes (Student Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
7 p.m. Student Government Association Senate Meeting (Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center)
Student Government Association
9 p.m. Student University Programmers (SUP) Interest Meeting (Chamberlain Student Center 221)
Student University Programmers

Tuesday, September 11

8:30 a.m.9/11 Remembrance (9/11 Memorial, Memorial Circle)
Veterans Affairs
3:30 - 7 p.m.Welcome Back Dinner (Chamberlain Student Center Marketplace)
Sodexo Dining Services
7 p.m.Be Wise About Health! (Chestnut, Evergreen, & Mimosa Halls)
Student Health Center
7 p.m.Women’s Volleyball v. Gwynedd-Mercy College (Esby Gym)
Athletics

Wednesday, September 12

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Student Organization Fair (Chamberlain Student Center)
Student Government Association
4 p.m.StudentCare Peer Education (Student Recreation Center 1st floor Conference Room)
Healthy Campus Initiatives
6 OR 7:30 p.m.Sport Clubs 101 (Recreation Center)
Recreation Center
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.Workout Where you Live (Chamberlain Student Center 129)
Recreation Center
7 p.m.Women’s Soccer v. Salisbury University (Soccer Field)
Athletics
9 p.m.SUP Movie Night: Men in Black III (Chamberlain Student Center Back Patio)
Student University Programmers

Thursday, September 13

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Send Suicide Packing (Chamberlain Student Center Patio)
Healthy Campus Initiatives
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Bikes & Boards (Chamberlain Student Center Patio)
Student University Programmers
7 p.m.Field Hockey v. FDU-Florham (Coach Richard Wackar Stadium)
Athletics
7 p.m.Women’s Volleyball v. Richard Stockton College (Esby Gym)
Athletics
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.RAH Casino Night (Chamberlain Student Center)
Rowan After Hours

Friday, September 14

2 p.m. Setting and Achieving Academic Goals (Robinson Hall 100)
Academic Success Center
5 p.m. - MidnightFriday Night Lights: FREE Live Music, BBQ, and Football v. William Paterson University (Coach Richard Wackar Stadium)

Saturday, September 15

 Wildwood Day Trip
Student University Programmers
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.RAH Live: Stone Baby (Chamberlain Student Center)
Rowan After Hours

Monday, September 17

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Warior Champions - Raise the Curtain Disability Awareness Movie Series (Chamberlain Student Center 221)
Academic Success Center

Tuesday, September 18

7 p.m. Setting and Achieving Academic Goals (Chamberlain Student Center 221)
Academic Success Center
9 p.m.The Undiagnosed Impact of Masculine Pathology in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Chamberlain Student Center 221)
RU Reading Together

Wednesday, September 19

4 p.m.StudentCare Peer Education (Student Recreation Center 1st floor Conference Room)
Healthy Campus Initiatives
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.Eating Healthy on Campus (Chamberlain Student Center 129)
Recreation Center
9 p.m.SUP Movie Night: The Lion King (Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center)
Student University Programmers

Thursday, September 20

9 p.m. - 1 a.m.RAH Live: Don Barnhart, Hypnotist (Chamberlain Student Center)
Rowan After Hours

Friday, September 21

9 p.m. - 1 a.m.RAH Movie & Crafts (Chamberlain Student Center)
Rowan After Hours

Saturday, September 22

8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.Zip Line Canopy Tour
Student University Programmers
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.RAH Coffee House: Jason LeVasseur (Chamberlain Student Center)
Rowan After Hours

Sunday, September 23

 Phillies vs Braves Game
Student University Programmers

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to do now to prepare for Welcome Week?
Mark your calendar for September 1-3, 2012! Plan family vacations, work schedules, and housing leases (if living off-campus) early so you will be able to start Welcome Weekend on Sunday, September 2. If you did not have your RowanCard (student ID) printed during orientation, stop by the RowanCard ID Processing Center on the first floor of the Chamberlain Student Center, next to the Information Desk Mondays-Fridays between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. You will need to swipe your RowanCard for all meals and admission to many campus events.

Why am I required to attend Orientation and Welcome programs?
Many students often wonder why they are required to attend both the Orientation and Welcome Weekend/Start Up Smart programs. Extensive research shows that students who particiapte in programs like these are more successful during their first year of college. Orientation and Welcome events provide students with the opportunity to meet people, become familiar with their new surroundings, and learn about the academic and social norms or the University before classes even start. They are designed to complement one another and contribute to your success.

 

Archived Welcome Information

Welcome Weekend 2011
Welcome Week 2010