Academic Transition Day

Academic Transition Day, September 8th, 2004, marks the transition between Welcome Week and the beginning of classes. All new students will want to attend the sessions led by faculty and staff from the St. Thomas academic community. During the day, you will learn about the mutual expectations held between students and faculty within the context of the classroom. You will also be engaged by the stories of how the faculty member leading your session became interested in their field of study. Academic Transition Day will help you understand your role as a student at St. Thomas. Moreover, the sessions will provide a venue for asking questions which will help orient you to university studies. The end of Academic Day is marked by the T-Pin Ceremony. For more information about the T-Pin Ceremony see page 3. After the ceremony, the Students’ Union will be hosting a Dance/Social in the cafeteria in James Dunn Hall. Academic Transition Day is the most important day of Welcome Week, so be sure to take part in all of the events!

Academic Transition Day
9:30-10:00am Sign-Up for Students Living Off-Campus
Assignment of Peer Mentor Groups in Sir James Dunn Cafeteria
10:00-11:00am Official Welcome from the President, VP, Director of Student Affairs & Guest Speaker (in the courtyard or rain location: the STU chapel)
11:00-12:15pm Mock Class
12:15-2:00pm Lunch & Free Time
12:30-1:30pm First-Year Co-op Luncheon, James Dunn Hall, Room 108
2:00-3:30pm Upper-Year Panel: Questions & Answers, Meet Your Advisor, Group Meetings & Library Tours (optional)
3:30-6:00pm Supper & Free Time to Get Ready for the T-Pin Ceremony
4:30-5:30pm Reception Sponsored by the Social Work Department in the Lower Level of James Dunn Hall ~ Open to All (see pg. 21 for details)
6:00pm T-Pin Ceremony (in the courtyard or rain location: the STU Chapel)
9:00-12:00pm Students’ Union Activity: Social/Dance in James Dunn Hall

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