Welcome to Colby College! We have prepared an informative and enjoyable First-Year Orientation Program to introduce you to our academic and co-curricular life at Colby. During the next nine days, you will move into and create a community within your residence hall, meet with faculty to begin your academic career, and engage with your classmates and upperclass leaders through programming on and off campus.
What awaits you upon arrival is just a sneak peak at what you will experience during your career at Colby. As an incoming member of the Colby Community, it is very important that you understand the responsibility all students share: to treat your fellow classmates with civility and respect.
We look forward to your arrival! Welcome!
Note: This schedule is tentative at this time and will continue to be updated. The dates listed below are accurate and will remain fixed. Students and parents will receive an official orientation schedule when you arrive on campus.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Class of 2013 Check-In Pulver Pavilion, Cotter Union
Check-in for all first year students occurs in the Pulver Pavilion. At check-in, students will receive important information regarding the First-Year Orientation Program. After students check-in, they are able to proceed to their assigned residence halls to begin to move-in.
Students must first check-in before proceeding to their residence halls. After students check-in, a number of offices and resources will be on site to share information and answer your questions. Office and resources such as local banks, voter registration, iBike and ZipCar, alumni relations, parent programs, and more will welcome you and your families.
At their residence halls, they will be issued the key(s) to their living space. Keys to a room will only be released to the students living there, not a parent or other proxy. If a student fails to sign out a key, s/he remains fully responsible for the use/misuse of his/her living space.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Project R.E.S.C.U.E. Fieldhouse
Be sure to stop by the field house and view quality household items (furniture, electronics, rugs, accessories) rescued when students left campus last spring. A variety of goods are available at yard sale prices.
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Colby Computer Connect Campus Wide - See Assignment within your First-Year Packet
Members of Information Technology Services (ITS) and Student Computer Services (SCS) will be knocking on doors throughout campus to offer assistance in connecting individual student computers to the network.
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch Dana and Roberts Dining Hall
A complimentary lunch will be available in Dana and Roberts Dining Halls from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Other options include The Spa, located in the Pulver Pavilion in Cotter Union, for families who wish to purchase lunch on campus.
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
President's Reception for the Class of 2013 Colby College Museum of Art
Enjoy a reception with President Adams, vice- presidents, faculty members, deans, coaches, admissions staff, and student leaders.
In order to accommodate the large size of the audience, please plan your attendance as follows:
Families whose last names begin with A-L, arrive from 3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Families with last names beginning with M-Z, arrive from 3:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
Parents Depart Campus
4:15 p.m.
Students Line Up for Colby Welcome Process led by Class of 2012 Reps Bixler Drive
Student leaders will assist members of the Class of 2013 in lining up for the Colby Welcome program.The Class of 2013 will be lead by the Class of 2012 Representatives to Colby Welcome.
4:15 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Colby Welcome and Class of 2013 Picture Miller Library Steps (Rain Location: Chapel)
Members of the Class of 2013 will process to Miller Library steps to hear welcome remarks from President Adams, and Vice Presidents Yeterian and Terhune. This program marks the beginning of the academic year for the class of 2013 and mirrors Commencement. The class of 2013 photo will also be taken.
5:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m.
Becoming a Member of our Community Robert's Lawn
Residence hall leaders (Community Advisors and COOT
² Leaders ) will meet with the new and returning students and talk about the Colby Community. What exactly is meant by community and what part and role do you play?
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Building Your Community (A Discussion over Dinner) Robert's Lawn
Your discussion about your role within and the role of community at Colby will continue over dinner. Community Advisors and other student leaders will be on hand to continue the discussions and to share advice about navigating life at Colby.
6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m
Athletic Team Meetings
7:40 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Engaging Difference: Finding . . . Common Ground Location: Chapel
Are you comfortable working and hanging out with people different than yourself?
We hope in the next four years the answer to this question is an affirmative YES. There will be many opportunities to interact with others different than yourself in and out of the classroom to develop cultural awareness, understanding, and skill development to engage with human difference (race, socioeconomic, ethnicity, religion, gender and sexual orientation) with confidence.
Our goal is provide a brief overview of programs offered, why it’s important to understand what has shaped your world view (our values, traditions, and personal bias), and how this informs how we engage in difference.
9:20 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
PlayFair! for the Class of 2013! Hosted by Community Advisors Alfond Ice Rink
Members of the Class of 2013 will have the opportunity to participate in this highly interactive ultimate icebreaker. Everyone will be up and moving around! It's entertainment! It's fun!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Athletic Practices
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Dana Dining Hall
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
First Class - Orientation Seminar with Faculty Various Classrooms - See Assignment within your First-Year Packet
Members of the class of 2013 will have their first class of their college career discussing a universal topic throughout the disciplines. Students will be contacted individually with information pertaining to their class.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Dana and Roberts Dining Hall
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
An Introduction to a Liberal Arts Education Various Classrooms- See Assignment within your First-Year Packet
What is meant by a liberal arts education? Students will meet in small groups with faculty members to discuss the importance of and opportunities provided in a liberal arts education as well as why it is important to learn the lessons specific to the liberal arts approach. Topics to be covered include: foundation of a liberal arts education, precepts of the College, advising opportunities, classroom and academic etiquette, and academic dishonesty.
4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Athletic Practices
4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Campus Rec Programs Campus-Wide- See Assignment within your First-Year Packet
Members of the Class of 2013 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed for group interaction and enjoying the campus resources as well the outdoors.
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m
Dinner Roberts and Dana Dining Halls Roberts open until 8 p.m.
5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Campus Rec Programs Campus-Wide- See Assignment within your First-Year Packet
Members of the Class of 2013 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed for group interaction and enjoying the campus resources as well as the outdoors.
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Campus Rec Programs Campus-Wide - See Assignment within your First-Year Packet
Members of the Class of 2013 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed for group interaction and enjoying the campus resources as well as the outdoors.
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
First Year Seminar Think Before You Drink with Mike Green (Greeny) and Campus Security Wadsworth Gymnasium
Noted speaker Mike Green along with Campus Security will present this first "First-Year Seminar". This is a topic and presentation that should not be missed.
10:00 p.m.
Building Community Standards Various Residence Halls
Grab hold of this opportunity to play a role in the development of your residence hall community. You'll get the chance to meet your neighbors, find out interesting facts about your CA & learn all of the nuts and bolts of living on campus at Colby.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
6:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
Athletic Practices
7:30 a.m.- 9:20 a.m.
Breakfast Dana Dining Hall
9:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m.
C2IT - Colby Community Involvement Trips Introduction to Community Engagement Page Commons
What is meant by community engagement? How does the Colby community fit into the state and the wider world? What does it mean to be an active member of a healthy community and what are the rights and responsibilities that accompany the privilege? Students will hear a presentation to prepare them for their day in the community.
9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m.
C2IT - Community Issue Teach-Ins
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
C2IT Experience - Colby Community Involvement Trips Depart from Dana Lawn
Members of the Class of 2013 will spend the day going out into the community and participating in different projects in the community with student leaders. What's your role in the larger community while at Colby and beyond?
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Reflective Conversations Residence Hall Lounges
5:15 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Dinner Roberts and Dana Dining Halls
6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
Athletic Practices
6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Campus Rec Programs Campus-Wide - See Assignment within your First-Year Packet
Members of the class of 2013 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed for group interaction and enjoying the campus resources as well as the outdoors.
7:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Campus Rec Programs Campus-Wide- See Assignment within your First-Year Packet
Members of the class of 2013 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed for group interaction and enjoying the campus resources as well as the outdoors.
9:00 p.m.
Preparation for COOT² Trips
Friday , September 4, 2009
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Athletic Practices
7:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast Dana Dining Hall
9:00 a.m.
COOT² Trips Depart Dana Lawn
Members of the Class of 2013 will embark on Colby Outdoor Orientation Trips (COOT²) from Friday - Sunday.
Be sure to bring your keys with you and lock your room door on the way out.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
All Day
COOT² Trips
Sunday, September 6, 2009
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
COOT² Trips Return Fieldhouse
10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Brunch Dana Dining Hall
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Athletic Practice
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner All Dining Halls
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
R.A.D. (Responsible Alcohol Discussions) Program Wadsworth Gymnasium
Members of the class of 2013 will join upperclass students and participate in coversations about perspectives of alcohol use at Colby. Upperclass students will provide information about school policies and resources as well as personal experiences.
Monday, September 7, 2009
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Athletic Practices
7:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast Roberts and Dana Dining Halls
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Language Placement Exams Various Classrooms German- Lovejoy 205 Italian- Lovejoy 208 Latin- Lovejoy 244 French- Lovejoy 211,212,213,215 Spanish- Lovejoy 100,102,202,203,207
Members of the Class of 2013 will take necessary language placement exams in German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin. Students who are interested in languages that are not offered at Colby should contact Associate Dean Susan McDougal at 207-859-4252.
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Colby, I will be... Location: TBA
12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Lunch All Dining Halls
1:15 a.m.- 1:45 p.m.
Pre-Health Advising Lovejoy 100
Interested in pursuing a career in a health related field? Don't miss this session with Career Center staff, where you will learn valuable information about selecting courses that will fulfill your objectives.
1:45 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.
Pre-Law Advising Lovejoy 100
Interested in a career in law? Want to be prepared for this goal? Don't miss this session with Career Center staff, where you will gain valuable information about selecting courses for your overall career goals.
2:30 p.m.- 3:30p.m.
Math Placement Interviews Mudd Science Building 4th Floor
Have a question about a math course? Attend this information session and find the answer.
4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Athletic Practices
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus Rec Programs Campus-wide - See Assignment within your First Year Packet
Members of the Class of 2013 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed for group interaction and enjoying the campus resources as well as the outdoors.
5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Dinner All Dining Halls
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Campus Rec Programs Campus-wide - See Assignment within your First Year Packet
Members of the Class of 2013 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed for group interaction and enjoying the campus resources as well as the outdoors.
8:00 p.m.
First Year Seminar Page Commons, Cotter Union
9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Cotter Carnival and Pulver Party, Welcome Class of 2013 Cotter Union
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Athletic Practices
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Roberts and Dana Dining Halls
10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Individual Faculty Advisor Meetings Various Offices - See Assignment in your First-Year Packet
Meet with your academic advisor to chat about Colby, course selections, and plans for the future.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Dana and Foss Dining Halls
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Library Tours
Want to know the layout of the Libraries? Where to find the DVDs as well as the Reserve readings? Would you like to have librarians show you the best ways to find books (here at Colby and at other libraries), articles, and other materials for your research? No need to RSVP - just show up for one of the tour times, and we'll do the rest. We're looking forward to meeting you! How auspicious that the first day of classes is 09/09/09!
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Athletic Practices
2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Campus Rec Programs Campus-Wide - See Assignment within your First-Year Packet
Members of the Class of 2013 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed for group interaction and enjoying the campus resources as well as the outdoors.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Library Tours
Want to know the layout of the Libraries? Where to find the DVDs as well as the Reserve readings? Would you like to have librarians show you the best ways to find books (here at Colby and at other libraries), articles and other materials for your research? No need to RSVP - just show up for one of the tour times, and we'll do the rest. We're looking forward to meeting you! How auspicious that the first day of classes is 09/09/09!
2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Campus Rec Programs Campus-Wide- See Assignment within your First Year Packet
Members of the Class of 2013 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed for group interaction and enjoying the campus resources as well as the outdoors.
3:30 p.m.
Meet Alfond Community Advisor and Senior Community Advisor for Procession Between East/West Quad
Meet your residence hall leadership and assemble for Colby's formal Convocation.
4:00 p.m.
192nd Assembly for New Students Lorimer Chapel
Colby begins each new academic year by officially welcoming the newest class of students in this academic ceremony. Hear remarks by President Adams and sign the matriculation book, registering as members of the Class of 2013. This program mirrors Baccalaureate. Casual business or casual dress attire is requested.
Should you have other commitments during these times, please note that the ceremony takes precedence.
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner Dana and Foss Dining Halls
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Colby, I am . . . Location: Chapel
A theatrical presentation of the many 'faces' of Colby.
9:30 p.m.
Community Hall Meetings Creating Community Standards Residence Hall Lounges
Gather with your Community Advisor (CA) and the rest of your Residence Hall community to talk about your particular community and work to create community standards for your hall.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
First Day of Classes
2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Library Tours
Want to know the layout of the Libraries? Where to find the DVDs as well as the Reserve readings? Would you like to have librarians show you the best ways to find books (here at Colby and at other libraries), articles, and other materials for your research? The Librarians are offering tours, and you're invited! Tour dates and times are Tuesday, September 8th from 1 to 2 pm or 2 to 3 pm and Wednesday, September 9th (first day of classes) from 2-3 pm and 3-4 pm. No need to RSVP - just show up for one of the tour times, and we'll do the rest. We're looking forward to meeting you! How auspicious that the first day of classes is 09/09/09!
5:00 p.m.
Queer Tea hosted by The Bridge Marylow Coffeehouse
8:00 p.m.
A Capella Sampler Lorimer Chapel
Come hear all of Colby's a capella groups at the same concert: The Colby 8, Blue Lights, Colbyettes, Sirens, Ethnic Vocal Ensemble (EVE), Megalomaniacs, and Colby Improv. Take advantage of this opportunity to figure out which groups you would like to audition for or just to hear some great music!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Campus Life Expo Dana Lawn
Come on out and find out how to get involved in more than 110 active clubs and organizations as well as other opportunities on campus. There will be something for everyone!
