University Chapel Lawn Students meet their NSO leaders and groups Residence Hall Briefing* Assigned Residence Halls Dinner 6:30 p.m.. Logan Hall Learn what is expected as a Tuskegee gen
Trang 1THE GOLDEN TIGER EXPERIENCE: NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
AUGUST 16-20, 2019
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 Residence Hall Move-In
7:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m
Assigned Residence Halls
Student I.D Station and Mailbox Assignments
8:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m
Tompkins Hall Ballroom
New Student Luncheon
12:30 p.m to 2:00 p.m.
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
Complimentary lunch for students
$8 per person for parents and other guests
Golden Tiger New Student Orientation Leader (NSOL) Match-up*
5:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m
University Chapel Lawn
Students meet their NSO leaders and groups
Residence Hall Briefing*
Assigned Residence Halls
Dinner
6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
Opening Session*
8:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m
Logan Hall
Learn what is expected as a Tuskegee gentleman and woman; new student do’s and don’ts; proper protocol for attending university convocations and meetings; and Tuskegee pride
Golden Tiger NSOL Team Experience Line Dancing 9:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m
Logan Hall
The Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management recruits talented
students who meet the university’s desired academic profile; evaluates applications
and credentials of prospective students for timely acceptance; establishes professional
relationships with high school and community college counselors; maintains
relationships with alumni and the community to facilitate recruitment efforts; and
upholds the university’s reputation and image The office’s goal is to market the
university’s academic programs, rich traditions, historical legacy and student life
experiences in a manner that positively benefits enrollment, as well as its national and
international reputation and acclaim
Location: Margaret Murray Washington Hall, lower level Hours: Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m Phone: 800.622.6531 Fax: 334.727.5750
Email: admissions@tuskegee.edu Web: tuskegee.edu/admissions
The Office of Housing and Residence Life provides students with an educational
living-learning atmosphere that promotes a successful transition from home to campus
living We strive to create a safe and wholesome environment that is conducive to
student development and that fosters academic success, leadership, positive
decision-making and responsible citizenship Services are provided in a friendly, courteous and
efficient manner to ensure a positive experience that compliments academic success
Location: Behind the West Commons Apartments Hours: Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m Phone: 334.724.4100 or 727.8600 After-Hours:
334.727.8866 Fax: 334.724.4987 Email: tuhousing@tuskegee.edu Web:
tuskegee.edu/housing
The Office of Student Financial Services manages financial aid and scholarship
resources from university, federal, state and private sources Students may be
awarded financial aid in the form of scholarships, fellowships, grants, work study,
and loans These funds are awarded based on eligibility, including financial need,
academic merit, athletic achievement, and/or non-athletic performance measures
Every effort is made to allocate resources to afford as many students as possible the
opportunity to attend and graduate from Tuskegee Office staff also provide financial
aid counseling to parents and students
Location: Carnegie Hall, 2nd floor Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m to
4:30 p.m Phone: 800.416.2831 or 334.727.8088 Fax: 334.724.4227
Email: faid@tuskegee.edu Web: tuskegee.edu/faid
The Office of the Bursar manages the payment of university-related fees, including
tuition, room and board, by check, money order, and debit/credit card Bursar’s
Office staff members work closely with Admissions and Enrollment Management,
the Registrar’s Office, and Student Financial Services to ensure students are officially
enrolled and have access to necessary university services We strive to provide all
students with exceptional service while abiding by the university’s financial policies
and procedures
Location: 108 Kresge Center Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m to 3:30
p.m Phone: 334.727.8538 or 727.8648 Fax: 334.724.4465 Email: bursar@
tuskegee.edu Web: tuskegee.edu/bursar
STUDENT RESOURCES AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
The Office of the Registrar provides services to current and former students, employees, and other constituents that include academic records and transcripts requests; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidance; enrollment verification; registration; transfer credit processing; and graduation clearance
Location: 136 Kresge Center Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m to 12
p.m., and 1 p.m to 4:30 p.m Phone: 334.727.8505 or 727.8338 Fax:
334.727.8232 Email: registrar@tuskegee.edu Web: tuskegee.edu/registrar
The Office of Student Health Services provides students with primary health care services and encourages the use of preventive methods through health education and counseling Services include medical emergencies; medication and medical supplies;
laboratory services; and referral services
Location: 71-235 John A Kenney Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m
to 4:30 p.m Phone: 334.727.8641 or 727.8642 Fax: 334.724.4437 Web:
tuskegee.edu/studenthealth
The Wellness Center helps students achieve their personal and academic goals by helping them to better understand themselves and others and to lead more satisfying
and healthy lives The center offers individual and group counseling for students
who need assistance with or who are experiencing difficulty with personal and social issues, academics, stress management, test anxiety, grief, relationships, sexuality, family concerns, disability accommodations, and veteran’s status
Location: between Kresge Center and Luther Foster Hall Hours: Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m Phone: 334.727.8244 Web: tuskegee
edu/wellnesscenter
The Tuskegee-Center of Academic Excellence and Innovative Learning (T-CAEIL) provides academic support services to first-year and at-risk students
T-CAEIL also offers academic coaching; tutoring sessions; math enrichment exercises;
and academic development resources
Location: 70-131 John A Kenney Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9
a.m to 9 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m to 9 p.m Phone:
334.725.2390 or 725.2395 Fax: 334.725.2391 Email: tcaeil@tuskegee.edu
Web: tuskegee.edu/tcaeil
The Office of Information Technology coordinates, monitors and provides appropriate access to all technology-related services for students and employees, including TigerWeb, Blackboard, university email, campus labs, and student IDs
Location: 70-229 John A Kenney Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30
a.m to 4:30 p.m Phone: 334.727.8040 Email: helpdesk@tuskegee.edu
Web: tuskegee.edu/oit
Trang 2State of Skegee After Party
Logan Hall
New incoming students only
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
Breakfast
8:00 a.m to 9:30 a.m
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
Tuskegee Song and University Chants
9:00 a.m to 9:30 a.m
University Chapel
Resources and Programs for Tuskegee Students
10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.
University Chapel
Learn more about the resources, programs and activities available to you
as a Golden Tiger Speakers from the Office of Student Affairs and other
university units will discuss Chapel programs, the university’s Code of
Conduct and Student Handbook, Title IX services and reporting, Judicial
Affairs, Counseling Services, campus organizations, intramural sports
and information technology resources.
Lunch
12:30 p.m to 1:30 p.m
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
Meet this Year’s Student Government Association “Alliance”
Administration
1:30 p.m to 3:00 p.m.
Logan Hall
Learn more about what SGA is from this year’s officers and leaders, as
well as about SGA programs and activities like freshman elections, the
Freshman Dorm Step Show and Welcome Back Week traditions.
SGA Annual Dodgeball Game
3:00 p.m to 4:30 p.m
Logan Hall Lawn
Dinner
6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
New Student Ball, sponsored by SGA
8:30 p.m to 12:00 a.m.
Logan Hall
Join us in your best semi-formal attire for this nighttime opportunity to meet your classmates and make new friends.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 Breakfast
8:00 a.m to 9:30 a.m
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
Meet the Golden Tiger NSOL Team
9:00 a.m
University Chapel Lawn
Rites of Passage Ceremony*
9:30 a.m to 11:00 a.m.
University Chapel
This annual ceremony is your formal welcome to the Tuskegee Family, where you will receive your official university pin, light the unity candle, and take the pledge to become a true Tuskegee Gentleman and
Tuskegee Woman Our speaker will be Dr Ahkinyala Cobb-Abdullah ’95.
Tuskegee Gentlemen should wear white dress shirts or polo shirts, and black dress pants Tuskegee Women should wear white or black dresses, or combination of blouses, dress pants or skirts in those color combinations Shoes should be “dressy” or “dressy casual,” and should not include flip-flops, slides, gym shoes or the like.
Lunch
12:30 p.m to 1:30 p.m
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
Miss Tuskegee University Ladies Tea*
1:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m
Tompkins Hall Ballroom
Mr Tuskegee University and Gentlemen Talk*
1:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m.
Logan Hall
Meet the Golden Tiger NSOL Team
6:15 p.m
White Hall Lawn
Dinner
6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
Golden Tiger NSOL Team Experience*
8:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m
Logan Hall
New incoming students only
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
Breakfast and Academic Affairs & Support Services
8:00 a.m to 9:00 a.m
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
Academic Colleges and Schools Session*
9:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m
Respective college and school locations
Lunch with Your College or School
11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
Campus Tours by NSO Leaders*
1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m
Dinner
4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m
Tompkins Hall Cafeteria
Student Life Patio Party
6:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m
Tompkins Hall Patio
*ALL EVENTS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK ARE MANDATORY* NOTE: Scheduled activities and locations are subject to change
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
“It’s a Great Day to
Be a Golden Tiger!”