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ORIENTATION
GUIDE
Hampton University, Our “Home by the Sea”
Orientation is a special time set aside to acquaint you with the campus, programs and activities. Orientation prepares you for the new experiences you will encounter here at the University. We urge you to take full advantage of all the opportunities orientation offers. We wish each of you the greatest success in fulfilling the obligation you have assumed.
We at Hampton University are willing and eager to assist you in every way we can to achieve the goals you have set.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISOR
Students must schedule an advisement session with a Student Success Advisor that will take place between Monday, August 25th through Monday, September 8th. Take some time to review this booklet before scheduling your session. After you have reviewed this booklet, click the button below to make your appointment. Advisement sessions should not be scheduled during the time of a mandatory event.
CANVA, ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY, AND LIBRARY ORIENTATION
Please Select below to complete your virtual orientations at this time. If you have not registered your personal electronic device(s), follow the steps on page 27 of this booklet to do so at this time.
ATTENTION GUARDIANS:
Please DO NOT take any original student official documents home. Students will need their original documents to complete the orientation process.
STUDENT ORieNTATION schedule
All events, sessions, and meetings are mandatory.
NEW STUDENTS CHECK-IN (by first letter of last name)
| Check In Times |
|---|
| 8:00 a.m. (A-D) |
| 9:00a.m. (E-J) |
| 10:00 a.m.(K-R) |
| 11:00 a.m. (S-Z) |
| Check -In Locations |
|---|
| Twitchell Hall Kennedy Hall James Hall Suites McGrew Towers (Floors 4, 5, & 6 Only!) |
PHOTOS FOR YOUR HAMPTON UNIVERSITY IDENTIFICATION CARD
If you have not uploaded your photo, please take this time to take your Hampton University I.D. photo. If you need assistance, please go to the Office of Freshman Studies located on the second floor of the Student Center, Room 212.
LUNCH
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Hampton University Dining Hall
DINNER
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Hampton University Dining Hall
RESIDENCE HALL MEETING
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Assigned Residence Halls
This meeting will include review of the lock out procedures, general mail retrieval, visitation hours and expectations, curfew expectations and residence hall etiquette.
NEW STUDENTS CHECK-IN (by first letter of last name)
| Check In Times |
|---|
| 8:00 a.m. (A-D) |
| 9:00a.m. (E-J) |
| 10:00 a.m.(K-R) |
| 11:00 a.m. (S-Z) |
| Check In Locations |
|---|
| Virginia Cleveland Hall Virginia Cleveland Suites Kelsey hall Harkness Hall McGrew Towers (Floors 2 & 3 Only) |
PHOTOS FOR YOUR HAMPTON UNIVERSITY IDENTIFICATION CARD
If you have not uploaded your photo, please take this time to take your Hampton University I.D. photo. If you need assistance, please go to the Office of Freshman Studies located on the second floor of the Student Center, Room 212.
OFF-CAMPUS FRESHMAN CHECK-IN
Ms. Vonda Pendleton, Office of Freshman Studies
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. –Student Center, Room 212
FOOD DISTRIBUTION SPONSORED BY FOOD LION
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Student Center
LUNCH
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Hampton University Dining Hall
DINNER
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Hampton University Dining Hall
*OPENING SESSION
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Convocation Center
Welcome Address – President Darrell K. Williams
*Proper program decorum and proper attire required.
SPECIAL WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS “NEGOTIATING THE MAZE”
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Armstrong Stadium
Classroom Casual Attire
Student Leaders will conduct a spirit session, new students will receive a big brother and/or big sister.
The Student Leadership Training Program | Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
PARENTS AND STUDENTS RECONNECT
7:00 p.m. –Armstrong Stadium
Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
RESIDENCE HALL MEETING
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Assigned Residence Halls
This meeting will include review of the lock out procedures, general mail retrieval, visitation hours and expectations, curfew expections and residence hall etiquette.
LUNCH
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Hampton University Dining Hall
*SUCCESS WITHOUT EXCEPTION: CODE OF CONDUCT
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Ogden Hall
Business Casual Attire
This informative session will address successful ways to make your living and learning experience productive and without incident. This session will also highlight the expectations for student conduct on and off campus, appropriate dress for campus functions and major disciplinary matters as defined by the Code of Conduct.
Ms. Latashia Pender, Director, Office of Residence Life and Housing
Mr. Aleczander Whitfield, Assistant Vice President of Student Success and Dean of Students
*KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: HAMPTON ELECTORAL BOARD
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Ogden Hall
Business Casual Attire
An open discussion about voter registration and voters rights. Students will engage with voting officials.
Ms. Rebecca Winn, Esq.
DINNER
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Hampton University Dining Hall
*HAMPTON UNIVERSITY’S EXPECTATIONS OF YOU: ACADEMICS, STUDENT LIFE, THE CODE OF CONDUCT
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Ogden Hall
Business Casual Attire
| Presiding: | Ms. Stella Nelms | Office of Freshman Studies |
| Keynote Speakers: | Dr. Betty Stewart | Executive Vice President and Provost |
| Dr. Barbara L. Inman | Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management |
*MAKING IT AT HU, STRAIGHT TALK, WANNA BE GREEK
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Ogden Hall
Business Casual Attire
Student leaders will conduct a showcase demonstrating how to make it at Hampton University through an illustration of different scenarios.
The Student Leadership Training Program | Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
BREAKFAST
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Hampton University Dining Hall
*ALMA MATER REHEARSAL
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Ogden Hall
Business Casual Attire
Mr. Omar Dickenson, Director, University Choirs
*HAMPTON STUDENT INITIATIVE
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Ogden Hall
Business Casual Attire
This information session will provide an overview of the Hampton Student Initiative.
Hampton Student Initiative Committee Members
*ACADEMIC FAIR, PART I: ALL UNDECLARED/NOT CERTAIN/UNDECIDED STUDENTS MUST ATTEND
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. –Student Center Theater
Business Casual Attire
Ms. Stella Nelms, Academic Advisor, Office of Freshman Studies
LUNCH
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Hampton University Dining Hall
*ACADEMIC FAIR, PART II – MAJOR DEPARTMENT MEETINGS
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Ogden Hall
REGISTRATION/ADVISEMENT FOR FIRST TIME FRESHMAN MANDATORY – ALL NEW STUDENTS MUST ATTEND
Business Casual Attire
Refer to next page for department locations. It is at these meetings that students will meet their Departmental Advisor and Departmental Deans and Chairs. It is also at these meetings where students will be given the opportunity to ask any questions about their major curricula and class schedules. Class schedules will be reviewed and approved at this time. These mandatory meetings will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. and must be attended by all new students.
DINNER
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Hampton University Dining Hall
*MAKING IT AT HU, STRAIGHT TALK, WANNA BE GREEK
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Ogden Hall
Business Casual Attire
Student leaders will conduct a showcase demonstrating how to make it at Hampton University through an illustration of different scenarios.
The Student Leadership Training Program | Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
Barbara Inman, Ed. D.
Vice President for
Student Success and Enrollment Management
Hampton University
Hampton Virginia 23668: 757-727-5000