All-student check in and welcome: Saturday, August 25, 2018
International students: Monday, August 27, 2018
Domestic students: Tuesday, August 28, 2018
We look forward to welcoming you to Mills! All students are required to check in on Saturday, August 25, 2018 as we welcome all of our new graduate and undergraduate students to SO Mills: Student Orientation. In addition to the Orientation events, you'll get to know your cohort at individual welcome events hosted by your graduate program.
Check-In & Welcome Day
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am–3:30 pm | Assigned Student Check-in* Upon your arrival to campus you will be greeted by Orientation staff outside of the GSB Building. You will receive your Student Orientation packets and will be directed to the appropriate check-in station. Student IDs, keys, parking permits, and AC Transit passes will be distributed. |
Lokey School of Business & Public Policy Building |
| 4:00 pm–4:30 pm | College Welcome* College administrators will welcome you to the larger Mills community and give an overview of Orientation and what to expect during the next couple of days. Families of Mills students are encouraged to attend. |
Mills Hall/ The Oval |
| 5:00 pm–7:00 pm | Dinner & Resources Fair Learn about different campus resources at the Resource Fair, and get answers to your questions. Dinner will be provided by Bon Appétit. Families of Mills students are encouraged to attend. |
Mills Hall/ The Oval |
* indicates a mandatory session
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am–10:50 am | Campus-wide Graduate Orientation* Hosted by the dean of students, this session will provide graduate students with key information essential to transitioning to the Mills community. The panel will include representatives from Student Access and Support Services, the F. W. Olin Library, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Connections & Community Engagement, and IT. Light breakfast will be served as part of this session. |
Student Union, Rothwell Center |
| 11:00 am–11:50 am | Graduate Information Sessions Choose from one of the two sessions below. |
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| Library Tour & Resource Demo Become familiar with F. W. Olin Library. This session will provide a brief tour of the library highlighting services and collections and including a demonstration on accessing electronic resources and reserves. |
F. W. Olin Library | |
| Getting Involved in Student Government Learn about how you can continue your involvement in student government and/or clubs and organizations on campus. You can also learn how to start a club. |
Moore Natural Sciences Building, Room 215 | |
| 12:00 pm–1:00 pm | Campus Dining Options Enjoy lunch on campus and spend time with your fellow graduate students at Founders Commons or the Tea Shop. |
Founders Commons/Tea Shop, Rothwell Center |
| 1:00 pm–5:00 pm | Drop-In Technology Q&A Learn about free technology resources and accessing Mills networks. Computers are available to complete the self-guided computer orientation or to take placement tests. |
Lucie Stern Hall, Room 14 |
| 6:30 pm–8:00 pm | Taco Tuesday Please join members of the Alumnae Association of Mills College and Alumnae Relations staff for dinner at Reinhardt Alumnae House. All new students are welcome. Dinner is also available in Founders Commons and the Tea Shop from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for those with meal plans or who wish to purchase their meal. |
Reinhardt Alumnae House |
* indicates a mandatory session
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am–10:00 am | Post-baccalaureate Pre-med Orientation Introduction to the post-baccalaureate student experience followed by academic advising. You will be given your advising appointment time during this orientation. Advising appointments will be held on August 27 or 28. |
Moore Natural Sciences Building, Room 213 |
| 5:30 pm–9:00 pm | International Student Orientation (mandatory for international students) Introductions to your peers, international student advisors, and information to stay in visa status. |
Cowell Building, Room 113 |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am–4:00 pm | Teachers for Tomorrow's Schools (Mills College School of Education) Welcome, orientation, and advising for teacher education students. |
Art Building, Room 303 |
| 9:00 am–6:30 pm | Business, Economics, & Public Policy Lorry I. Lokey School of Business & Public Policy orientation for MBA, master of management, master of applied economics, master of public policy, and joint MPP/MBA students. |
Lokey School of Business & Public Policy Building |
| 12:00 pm–2:00 pm | Dance Department Welcome, orientation, and advising. 12:00 pm–1:00 pm: All Graduate Meeting 1:00 pm–2:00 pm: TA/GA Meeting 2:00 pm: Graduate Advising |
Richards Lodge, Room 106 |
| 1:00 pm | Interdisciplinary Computer Science Welcome, orientation, and advising. |
CPM, Room 206 |
| 1:00 pm–4:00 pm | Early Childhood Education & Infant Mental Health (Mills College School of Education) Welcome, orientation, and advising. |
Education Complex, Room 101 |
| 2:00 pm–4:30 pm | English Graduate Programs MA in literature and MFA in creative writing orientation |
Mills Hall, Room 133 |
| 4:00 pm–6:00 pm | Music Department Welcome Meeting & Reception Welcome reception with light refreshments served. New students will introduce themselves and connect with faculty, staff, and current students. |
Music Building, Room 123 |
| 5:30 pm–7:30 pm | Educational Leadership (Mills College School of Education) Introduction to faculty, staff, fellow students, program, and overarching themes.. |
Education Complex, Room 101 |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am–11:00 am | Book Art MFA Orientation Welcome, orientation, and advising. |
CPM, Room 120 |
| 4:oo pm–6:00 pm | Art & Visual Culture Department Graduate Orientation Welcome, orientation, and advising. |
Reinhardt Alumnae House |