ORIENTATION - Southeastern University

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ORIENTATION
WELCOME
STEPS TO BE COMPLETED
BY ALL NEW STUDENTS:
n Class Registration (Tuesday)
n Health Services
Pansler Alumni-Student Union, Second Floor – Sawgrass Suite
nHousing
Pansler Alumni-Student Union, Second Floor – Sawgrass Suite
n Fire Card & Meal Plan
Addison Hall, First Floor – Campus Services Office
n Mailbox Assignments
Pansler Alumni-Student Union, First Floor – Campus Mailroom
n Meet with Academic Advisor (Tuesday)
n Student Financial Services
Addison Hall, Second Floor
The student financial services office is open for students who have not paid their accounts.
n Vehicle Registration & Emergency Text Message Sign-Up
Pansler Alumni-Student Union, Second Floor – Sawgrass Suite
To register your car, please bring your driver’s license, car registration and proof of insurance.
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11:30 AM–1:45 PM Brunch at Tuscana Ristorante
The cost for Sunday’s brunch for all nonstudents is
$10.25 per person.
1:00–4:30 PM
Arrival and Check-In, Residence Halls Open
Aventura – First-floor lobby
Bauer – Front lobby
Bethany – Front lobby
Destino – First-floor lobby
Esperanza – First-floor lobby
South Pointe/Valencia/Buttercup/Bethany Apts. –
Spence Hall, RA Office
Parkside Apts. – 3726 Cleveland Heights Blvd., Lakeland, FL
1:00–2:00 PM Commuters Informational Meeting
Johnson Chapel
Required for all new commuters. Commuter check-in will
immediately follow in the Sawgrass Suite.
2:00–3:00 PM Issues and Tissues (Parent Session)
Business & Education Building, Room 115
Join the student development staff for a time of
information and Q&A. For parents only.
— This concludes the parents’ portion of the orientation program. —
7:30 PM Fire and Ice
Portîco Coffeehouse
Come out and join the student development team as they
kick off our week of events!
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9:00–10:00 AM SEU 101: Orientation
Bush Chapel
Every first-year student with a birthday after August 1, 1995,
or under two semesters of traditional university enrollment
(fewer than 28 credit hours) is automatically enrolled in the
First Year Experience for a full academic year. The First
Year Experience includes a four-week SEU 101 course.
10:00–10:30 AM All NEW Students Meeting
Bush Chapel
11:30 AM–4:00 PM Lakeland 101
Various Residence Halls
All new students are encouraged to meet at their residence halls
with members of the residence life staff to get a hands-on guide
to the Lakeland community.
5:00 PM Spark: New Student Dinner
Tuscana Ristorante, Salon C
All new students are encouraged to attend this dinner and fully
engage in the Southeastern experience with SEU faculty and staff.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 3
9:00–10:30 AM Getting Off to a Great Start with Advising and the Registrar!
(Required)
Business & Education Building, Room 115
Required for all students who are new to SEU. Topics include
registration policies, transfer credit information, four-year
plans and advising.
10:30 AM–12:00 PM Academic Program Meetings (Required)
Behavioral Sciences Majors
Business & Education Building, Room 206
Business Administration Majors
Business & Education Building, Room 121
Communication Knowledge Exam
Lindsey Science Building, S500
Education Majors
Business & Education Building, Room 113
English & Intercultural Studies Majors and English Majors
Spence 103
Historical, Legal and Leadership Majors
Mathematics Majors
Music Theory Placement
Natural Sciences Majors
Business & Education Building, Room 114
Business & Education Building, Room 112
Music Hall, MH1
Lindsey Science Building, S600
Nursing Majors
Modular 7
Religion Majors/Ministry Grant Announcement
Social Work Majors
Johnson Chapel
Business & Education Building, Room 211
Sport Management Majors
Undecided or Unsure of a Major
Business & Education Building, Room 115
Business & Education Building, Room 207
Not sure which meeting to go to or what you want to major in?
All students are welcome to learn more about our programs and
set up a time to meet with our academic advisors.
12:30–4:00 PM New Student Advising
Students are required to meet with their academic
advisors. You will receive instructions at the 9:00 AM
registration meeting.
7:30 PM Semester’s Eve
Fontana Plaza (Between Bethany and Bauer)
Come ready to celebrate dressed in your favorite New Year’s
attire, and join us for fun and classy games, snacks and more.
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9:00–10:00 AM Decide Chapel
Bush Chapel
Following Decide Chapel, upperclassmen (sophomores,
juniors and seniors) will have the opportunity to sign up for
Connect Groups. Connect Groups, which meet on a weekly
basis for 10 weeks each semester, are an opportunity for
faculty and staff to build mentoring relationships with students
outside the classroom.
7:30 PM Residential Hall Meetings
Required for all residential students. See your resident
director or resident assistant for more details.
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9:00–10:00 AM Prayer Chapel
Bush Chapel
After Prayer Chapel, freshman students will be able to sign up
for Connect Groups.
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For details about our annual conference:
SEU.edu/conference
7:30 PM Under the Lights
Kelly Gardens and El Prado
End Welcome Week right with FYE under the lights of the
Kelly Gardens. Solidify new friendships and reconnect with
old ones as we welcome students back with food and music.
Catch the
Important Phone Numbers
Main Switchboard 863.667.5000
Registrar863.667.5082
Admission Office 863.667.5018 or 1.800.500.8760
Campus Safety 863.667.5190 during business hours, .863.712.3950 after hours
Academic Advising863.667.5082
Office of Orientation863.667.5654
Office Hours and Locations
Admission Office Addison Hall, Second Floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM –4:30
Financial Aid Addison Hall, Second Floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM –3:30
Registrar Spence Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 AM –4:00
AthleticsSportsplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 AM –4:30
Housing
Addison Hall, First Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 AM –4:30
Academic Advising Spence Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM –4:30
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