Warrior Orientation 2012
Orientation is a mandatory event for all incoming freshmen.
August 19-22, 2012
The transition to college does not have to be a difficult one. Warrior Orientation is designed to help acclimate incoming students to the Indiana Tech way of life. Our goal is to make your transition of becoming a Warrior as smooth and seamless as possible.
We are looking forward to having you on campus!
Orientation Schedule
Click on a date below to view the schedule for that particular day. You can also download and print a copy of the schedule.
Sunday, August 19
How Your Day Looks Today |
Time |
Activity |
Where |
Details |
8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. |
On Campus Student Check-In |
Andorfer Commons |
Any student living on campus will need to check-in at the Andorfer Commons’ concessions stand to sign housing paperwork, receive their room key, and to find out their orientation group assignment.
Commuter students will check in at 4:00 p.m. |
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Move-In Oasis |
Andorfer Commons |
Banks and other local organizations will be available to answer questions regarding their
services. |
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Parent Lounge |
Move-In Oasis |
Parents - need to take a break from your chaos of the day? Come take a breather and relax in the Move-In Oasis!
|
11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. |
Lunch |
Andorfer Commons Cafeteria |
Lunch will be provided to all students and their families. Take a break from moving and fill up your stomachs. |
1 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
Parent Session |
Move-In Oasis |
Parents - don’t miss out on this great session about being the parent of a college student. |
4:15 p.m.– 5 p.m. |
Commuter Check–In |
Andorfer Commons |
Any commuter student will need to come check-in at Andorfer Commons. Commuter students will want to receive their orientation group assignment prior to the welcome at 5 p.m. |
5 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. |
Welcome |
L3 Amphitheater/ Scully Square |
Students will be addressed by the president of the University and divided into their orientation groups. (Please note you will be with your group throughout the next two days, so it is very important that you are in attendance!) |
5:15 p.m.– 5:45 p.m. |
Meet Your Orientation Leader |
L3 Amphitheater/ Scully Square |
Students will be meeting their orientation leaders. The leaders will discuss the schedule for the next two days and give specifics on time and location for events.
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5:45 p.m.- 8 p.m. |
Welcome Luau Party |
Scully Square |
Stick around as we kick off Welcome Week with a bang! Join us in Scully Square for a flood of Luau festivities; food, tropical punches, steel drum band, and much more! |
Monday, August 20
Back For More, Eh? |
Time |
Activity |
Where |
Details |
8 a.m.- 10 a.m. |
Registration |
Zollner Engineering Center |
Any student who has not registered will be required to attend registration in the Zollner building at 8 a.m. Students will be taking placement exams, activating their student account, and signing up for classes. Be sure to bring your calculator! |
10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. |
"PLAYFAIR" |
Warrior Baseball Field |
A dynamic team-building interactive experience that introduces you to Indiana Tech. It's fun, it’s exciting, it’s intense, and it's the perfect start to your college career! |
11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Taste of Fort Wayne |
Scully Square |
Join us in Scully Square for this once in a lifetime opportunity to sample the best cuisine that Fort Wayne has to offer! Local restaurants will be on our campus to give you a little taste of their fine fare. |
1 p.m.– 3 p.m. |
Meeting with Colleges |
Cunningham, Zollner, and Theater |
Students will be required to meet up with the faculty members within their college to discuss the expectations of their College of Study.
Business - Maggie O'Connor Theater
General Studies - Cunningham
Engineering - Zollner
Exploratory - Warrior Athletic Center
|
3:30 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
English Write-Out Exam |
Cunningham |
Any student who tested into ENG 1100 will have the opportunity to write into ENG 1250. The write-out opportunity will be held in the Cunningham Business Center, Room 360. |
3 p.m.– 6 p.m. |
Trolley Tours of Fort Wayne |
Pierson |
A once in a lifetime opportunity to take a partial tour of Fort Wayne in s sweet vintage trolley! Who doesn’t love a trolley?! (Many of the locations for the Taste of Fort Wayne vendors will be pointed out during the tour) |
7 p.m.- 10 p.m. |
TinCaps Game |
Parkview Field |
The first 100 students will receive FREE tickets to see our local minor league baseball team, the Fort Wayne TinCaps, take on the Dayton Dragons! (Trolley transportation will be provided to the stadium beginning at 6:30 p.m. outside of Pierson)
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10:30 p.m.– Midnight |
Late Night Movie |
Maggie O'Connor |
Don’t miss this surprise big hit movie that will be playing right here in our Indiana Tech theater! Not only do you get a blockbuster hit, but we will also be serving the most delicious gourmet popcorn that your taste buds have ever came in contact with! Trust me, you do not want to miss out on this event. |
Tuesday, August 21
Day 3 and Going Strong |
Time |
Activity |
Where |
Details |
8 a.m.- 10 a.m. |
Registration |
Zollner Engineering Center |
Any student who has not registered will be required to attend registration in the Zollner building at 8 a.m. Students will be taking placement exams, activating their student account, and signing up for classes. Be sure to bring your calculator! |
10 a.m.- 11 a.m. |
Insurance Meeting |
Andorfer 205 |
Any student taking the Indiana Tech insurance can sit in on this informational meeting to learn about all the benefits and procedures associated with the insurance coverage. |
11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. |
Career Planning and Development Center Session |
Maggie O'Connor Theatre |
Do you want a job on campus? The Career Planning and Development Center has all the answers you need! Join them for this informational session regarding the steps that need to be completed for on-campus employment. |
11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. |
Commuter Pizza Party |
Andorfer Commons, 207 & 206 |
Not living on campus? That is no reason to not get involved! Come to the Andorfer Conference rooms to eat FREE pizza and learn how commuter students can get involved! |
1:30 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. |
"Maximus Mingo Mingle" |
Scully Square |
Bring your team and play along. You get to meet our mascot Maximus and play for pizza. We hope you like pie!
|
2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. |
"Occupy Tech" |
Between Schaefer and Uytengsu |
Various student service departments and organizations will be taking over the lawn at Indiana Tech. |
3:30 p.m.– 5 p.m. |
"How Sweet It Is: The Start Of A New Year" |
Recreation Center (Andorfer Commons) |
It's like the cherry on top of your banana split – enjoy ice cream as a culmination of your time during orientation. Dessert before dinner? Oh yeah. |
7 p.m. |
Residents Hall Meeting |
All Residence Halls |
This is a mandatory meeting for all students living on campus. Each Resident Assistant will hold a meeting to go over rules and regulations regarding dorm life. |
Wednesday, August 22
You're Almost There! |
Time |
Activity |
Where |
Details |
8 a.m. |
Classes Begin |
Indiana Tech Campus |
Have your pencils sharpened and your notebooks ready, it’s class time! |
10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. |
Commuter Coffee Cart |
Zollner & Cunningham |
We love our commuters too! Come to this commuter only event for free drinks and snacks! Boom! We will be at the Zollner building from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 and at the Cunningham Business Center from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
Noon- 12:30 p.m. |
Career Planning and Development Center Session |
Maggie O'Connor Theatre |
Did you miss the first informational meeting? Never fear, the Career Center is here for you. The Career Center has all the answers you need to gain that on campus job. Join them for this informational session regarding the steps that need to be completed for on-campus employment. |
7 p.m. |
Athletics Meeting |
Schaefer Center |
This is a mandatory meeting for any Indiana Tech student athlete.
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What Else is Going On
Friday, August 24
- On-Campus Employment Fair
Tuesday, August 28
Student Organization Fair
Dining Hall Hours
Following are the hours that the dining hall, located in Andorfer Commons, is open. More information can be found on the dining hall web page.
- Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Dinner: 5:15-8 p.m.
Have Questions?
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 260.422.5561, ext. 2205, or email Laura Booker at lnbooker@indianatech.edu.