A preliminary schedule for NSO follows. A more detailed version will be available when you check in at NSO. Families and guests of new students are invited to attend all sessions unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. > Check-in
Nicholson Commons Dining Room
To streamline the move-in of almost 700 students, each student is assigned a check-in time. It is important that you plan to arrive at that time. You will receive your assigned time the first week of July in the student portal at https://my.pointloma.edu. Also note that ID pictures will be taken during the check-in process, so be prepared.
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. > Move-In
Residence Halls
You will be able to move in after you have checked in at Nicholson Commons.
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. LEAP Orientation (Continental breakfast and lunch will be served)
Nicholson Commons Recreation Room
Invitational event (families and guests are invited to attend).
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. ISF Student Luncheon/Orientation
First Church Ellipse Chapel
Invitational event (families and guests are invited to attend).
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. > Math Placement Exam
Brown Chapel
The Mathematics Placement Exam is taken by all new freshman and transfer students. (Calculators may be used.)
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. > General Session I – Welcome
Greek Amphitheatre
President Bob Brower
Meet Provost John Hawthorne and Vice Presidents Joe Watkins, Caye Smith, George Latter, and Mary Paul.
All General Sessions will be simulcast in Spanish.
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. > Your Academic Home
Academic department area presentations
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dinner
Eat with your academic department.
Locations will be printed in the NSO program.
7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Parents’ Connection Dessert Reception
Nicholson Commons Main Dining Room
For all parents and guests
Point Loma’s Parents’ Connection Council is looking forward to meeting you.
7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. GAP (Get Acquainted Party) – Students Only
Golden Gymnasium
This session will give you an opportunity to meet some of your classmates.
9 p.m. – 10 p.m. Time Out
Brown Chapel
An informal time of worship through song and hearing of the Word, Time Out takes place Wednesdays at 9 p.m. weekly during the academic year.
10 p.m. –11 p.m. Residential Life Meeting – Students Only
Brown Chapel
Expectations in the halls
Friday, August 22, 2008
7 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Breakfast – Students Only
Nicholson Commons Main Dining Room
Parents should plan to have breakfast off campus.
Invitational Breakfast Events for new students and their families will be offered at this time.
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. General Session II – Point Loma’s Mission
Brown Chapel
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. PLNU-UCLA Research Survey – Freshmen Only
Brown Chapel
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. > Transfer Student Orientation – Students Only
Nicholson Commons Recreation Room
9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Parent “Transitions” – Parents/Guests Only
Golden Gymnasium
11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch – Students Only
Nicholson Commons Main Dining Room
11 a.m. –12:45 p.m. Luncheon for Parents (and Guests)
Golden Gymnasium
Keys to student success at PLNU
11 a.m. –12:45 p.m. > Transfer Student Luncheon – Students Only
Nicholson Commons Recreation Room
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. > General Session III – Financial Information Session
Brown Chapel
Attendance is required for all students.
2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Resource and Electives Fair
Campus Mall
Essential contacts for students about support programs, clubs and activities.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Honor's Composition Exam
Bond Accademic Center 103
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Dinner
Dinner provided at two designated locations (which will be printed in the NSO Program).
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Commuter Student Dinner
Nicholson Commons Recreation Room
The Commuter Student Services Office is committed to providing information and support for off-campus students. We encourage you to attend this session/dinner that introduces the commuter to the wonderful services we have to offer. www.pointloma.edu/commuter
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Covenant Service – NSO Closing Session
Brown Chapel
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Residence Halls “Open House”
Residence Halls
All new students and their families are invited to come by and visit.
Parents – this is the end of NSO for you.
There aren’t any programs on Saturday designed for parents or guests.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. MANE EVENT Breakfast – Students Only
Nicholson Commons Main Dining Room
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. > Preface (Summer Reading Program and Discussion)
Locations will be printed in the NSO program.
10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. > StrengthsQuest Seminar
Locations will be printed in the NSO program.
Meet in small groups to discuss your strengths. You will take the StrengthsQuest Finder during the summer prior to attending NSO. See your student portal for more information after July 1.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sophomore Nursing Orientation
Taylor Hall
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
Nicholson Commons Main Dining Room
Student meal plan begins – PLNU ID card required.
1:15 p.m. – 8:00p.m. ASB & MANE Event
Soccer Game, dinner, & special activities
Sunday, August 24, 2008
6 a.m. – 7 a.m. Sunrise Sand Tradition –Students
Greek Amphitheatre
Creating traditions at PLNU
Coffee/donuts will be served.
7 a.m – 8 a.m. Worship Service – Students
Greek Amphitheatre
9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. The University Experience: The Night Before
Residence Halls