Opening Day- Day 1

OPENING DAY
Wednesday, August 26

8:00 am. - 11:30 am.
Move-In
New students move into their residence halls: Stine, Rice, Paul, Patrick, Hanson, and Huber.

9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Information Tables
Breidenbaugh Hall North Lawn, Lincoln Avenue
Stop by and learn about the services the College and the town of Gettysburg have to offer. Register your bike; open a bank account; speak with Financial Aid, Facilities, and Dining representatives. You can also visit the College Bookstore for items to make your new room more comfortable.

10:30 am. - 4:00 pm.
Hospitality Gazebo
Stine Lake
You can find maps, water, and other parent resources at the Gazebo on Stine Lake!

11:00 am.
Student and Family Lunch
Dining Center
You and your family are invited to attend lunch in Gettysburg's dining hall, affectionately known as "Servo."

11:00 am.
Student Athletes and Family Lunch
Under the Tent, Memorial Field
Fall, Winter, and Spring Student Athletes and their families are invited to attend lunch under the tent on Memorial Field. Staff from the Athletic Department will make remarks for families at 12:00 pm.

12:45 pm.
Transfer Student Assembly & Course Advising
College Union Building (CUB), second floor lobby

1:00 pm.
First-Year Student Welcome & Orientation Groups Assembly
Various Locations
This session will provide information about expectations during orientation, an overview of the family welcome session, and details about Opening Convocation. Students will assemble in orientation groups to meet their First-Year Team (Orientation Leader & Resident Assistant). Your Orientation Group assignment is on the door of your room.

1:00 pm. Parents as Partners
College Union Building (CUB), Ballroom
This session is for families. New students will meet with their orientation groups at this time. Julie Ramsey, vice president for College Life and dean of students, and two current students will help parents anticipate the Gettysburg College student experience, understand how Gettysburg interacts with students and parents, and determine how best to support their daughter's or son's growing independence.

1:00 pm. - 3:00 pm. Sibling Social
The Junction
This open house session is for siblings and family members of the Class of 2013. Ice cream will be served, the Disney Pixar movie, UP, will be shown, and board games will be available. It is a great opportunity to get out of the heat and relax for a bit. New students will meet with their orientation groups and parents will be in an information session at this time at this time. Please note, this is not a daycare service; there will be limited supervision present.

2:00 pm. - 2:40 pm. & 2:45 pm. - 3:30 pm.
Conference Style Sessions for Families Each session offered twice, various locations

Internet Social Networks - Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc .
McCreary Hall, Bowen Auditorium

Staying Safe and Healthy
Masters Hall, Mara Auditorium

2:00 pm. - 3:30 pm. Open Houses various locations
Academic Advising
College Union Building, second floor

Center for Career Development
53 W. Stevens Street

Eisenhower Institute
157 N. Washington Street

Musselman Library, Stine Lake

Health Services, 250 W. Broadway

Dining Services, Dining Center, Lincoln Avenue

2:00 pm. - 4:00 pm.
Opening Day Lounge for Families
Norris-Wachob Alumni House
Now that the heavy lifting is done and you've moved your students into their residence halls, it's time to relax. Come lounge in the living room of Norris-Wachob Alumni House, where we will provide a relaxing place for you to sit, get a cup of coffee and other snacks, read newspapers, take a breather, and meet other Gettysburg parents.

3:15 pm.
Dress for Opening Convocation
Residence Halls
Students will return to their rooms to dress for the ceremony. This is a formal occasion; please dress appropriately.

4:00 pm. - 5:00 pm.
178th Opening Convocation Ceremony
Pennsylvania Hall Lawn, North Side, Beachem Portico
All students and families will attend the formal welcoming ceremony for the incoming first year class. This is a formal academic occasion; please dress appropriately. The Faculty Processional will begin at approximately 3:55 pm. with the Program to follow.

5:00 pm. - 6:00 pm.
Farewell to families
Old Quad, Alumni House Lawn
Take moment to say goodbye to your family while enjoying some light refreshments on the front lawn of the Alumni House near Glatfelter Hall.
Lounge for Families Open, Norris-Wachob Alumni House

6:15 pm.
Dinner for the Class of 2013
Under the Tent, Memorial Field
In case of dangerous weather, the dinner will be held in the Dining Center.

8:00 pm. - 9:30 pm.
First Floor Meetings
Residence Halls
The First-Year staff will present you with information on how to best enjoy your residence hall experience.

9:30 pm.
Building Social Events and preparation for Field Day
Residence Halls

*Events, Times, and Locations may change*