Parent and Family Orientation Schedule

Class of 2013 Check-In
Pulver Pavilion, Cotter Union

Colby welcomes the class of 2013! Be sure to stop and pick up your keys and receive information on campus employment, Green Colby, alumni relations and parent programs, banks, and vehicle registration information. One students have officially checked in, they will continue to their dorms to check in with hall staff and hall presidents.

Representatives of key administrative offices will speak briefly and answer questions about educational and student support services available to Colby Students. Information covered will include campus life (residential education and living, campus activities, health and counseling services, the advising dean program, campus security, and the Dean on Call Program.

Lunch
Dana, Foss, and Roberts

Introduction to Academic Life
Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building

Colby faculty members will give a brief introduction on the academic program at Colby and speak about faculty/student interaction, and the value of a Liberal Arts Education.  Topics covered may include faculty advising, course selection, declaring a major, attendance policy, academic warnings, etc.

Family Assembly
Lorimer Chapel

President William Adams will formally welcome parents and family members of the class of 2013. Additionally, Dean of the Faculty Ed Yeterian and Dean of Students Jim Terhune will be on hand to join President Adams in responding to your questions.

President Adams, Faculty, and Staff will greet members of the Class of 2013 and their families in the Museum of Art.  Also, enjoy a reception with 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.