- 6:00 AM2hTeam Practice Time for Varsity AthletesGeneral | Coaches will share practice/meeting locations.
If you are a recruited varsity athlete, you should be in touch with your coach about your medical clearance process and your practice times/locations. We have coordinated your Welcome Weekend schedule so there are no conflicts with required practice times, but there may be some optional practices/workouts on your schedule. That said, your coaches want you to prioritize Welcome Weekend events (especially placement tests and auditions). If you are interested in trying out as a walk-on athlete, you should reach out to the coach of the team for more information (if you have a conflict in your schedule because you decided to try out as a walk-on, please email Dean Morash (emorash@conncoll.edu) - 7:15 AM1h 15mBreakfast with your Student Advisers at Harris (Check description for your FYS Time Slot for Breakfast)General | Harris Dining
Join your FYS and SAs for breakfast at Harris at your designated time. Your Student Advisers will let you know where to meet up! Make sure to have your ID both for breakfast and your first Welcome Weekend session this morning (please arrive early – check-in begins at 8:30 AM as the session will start promptly at 9 AM). Attendance: Required. 7:15 AM: FYS: 1076, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1089, 1090, 1091, and SL 106; 7:30 AM: FYS: 1050, 1051, 1061, 1062, 1069, and 1074; 7:45 AM: FYS: 1025, 1027, 1038, 1040, 1043, and 1044; 8 AM: FYS: 1000, 1001, 1009, 1013, 1015, 1017, 1022, and 1023; (Fall Varsity Athletes will join after practice ends at 8 AM). - 8:30 AM15mWalk to PalmerGeneral
It takes a few minutes to walk over to Palmer Auditorium, so leave now (and make sure you have your Camel Card with you to swipe in). - 8:30 AM30mRequired Check-In for SessionGeneral | Palmer Auditorium
Be sure to arrive at Palmer with time to check-in and get a seat! - 9:00 AM55mWelcome to Connections & Team AdvisingGeneral | Palmer Auditorium
Connections is Connecticut College’s unique liberal arts curriculum. Learn more about how it works and get ready for a day focused on advising and fall course selection. We will begin with a welcome by Emily Morash, Senior Associate Dean of the College and Dean of First-Year Students, and remarks by Erika Smith, Dean of the College. After this session, you will meet your Student Advisers and head to your FYS classroom to meet the rest of your Advising Team. Attendance: Required. - 9:55 AM20mMeet your Student Advisers (Outside of Palmer Auditorium)General | Meet SAs Outside & Walk to Welcome Weekend meeting room for your FYS.
Your Student Advisers will meet you after the Welcome to Connections session and take you to your FYS Welcome Weekend meeting room. - 10:15 AM1hFYS Advising Team MeetingGeneral | Your FYSs Welcome Weekend Meeting Room
You’ll meet your FYS faculty and staff advisers and go over some important information about the next two days. This includes: 1) how to prepare for your individual advising appointments and 2) when to attend placement tests, auditions and information sessions (the full list is available here: https://www.conncoll.edu/academics/dean-of-the-college/class-deans/dean-of-first-year-students/placement-tests-info-sessions-auditions). You will then head over to the Academic Fair with your Student Advisers. - 11:30 AM30mPre-Business Information SessionGeneral | Silfen Auditorium, Bill Hall
Meet our pre-business adviser and learn about how to engage with our pre-business programs and related courses. - 11:30 AM30mPre-Health Information SessionGeneral | Olin 014
Meet the pre-health professions advisors and learn all about what it means to be “pre-health” at Connecticut College. Be ready to ask questions. - 11:30 AM1h 30mAcademic FairGeneral | Shain Library
You can explore the wide range of academic programs, majors, minors, pathways and centers offered by different departments in the college. Attendees have the chance to interact with faculty and staff members, ask questions, and learn about the expertise and research interests of professors in various disciplines. Tables will be set up throughout the library. If you need help navigating the fair, ask one of the staff members at the entrance to Shain or have your Student Adviser take you over to a specific department. You can stay at the fair as long as you’d like—you might want to meet with five different departments or just have a question for one program. Attendance: Highly Recommended. - 11:30 AM1h 30mAdapting to College Life and SpanishGeneral | PC Computer Classroom, Lower Level, Shain Library
Latino Students and all interested in taking Spanish! Stop by to chat with Latin American & Latino Studies majors, Alejandra Romero-Sánchez and Stephanie Ruiz about adapting to college and speaking and studying Spanish. Drop-in workshop with activities and snacks. - 11:30 AM1h 30mDrop-In Language Study AdvisingGeneral | Walter Commons (Blaustein Humanities Center First Floor)
Visit staff in the Walter Commons to discuss your options for language study at Conn. Learn about Study Away, global engagement opportunities and more! - 11:30 AM1h 30mHebrew Placement InterviewsGeneral | Classics, Arabic, and Jewish Studies Table at the Academic Fair, Shain Library.
Placement Interview (lasting 5–10 minutes). During the interview we’ll discuss your background in Hebrew to determine the appropriate course level for you at Conn. Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Professor Liora Zeevi (lzeevi@conncoll.edu). - 11:30 AM1h 30mMathematics & Statistics Placement InterviewsGeneral | Mathmatics & Statistics Table at the Academic Fair, Shain Library.
Placement Interviews (lasting 5 minutes) will take place during the Academic Fair at the Mathematics & Statistics Table. It is strongly recommended for all students planning to take either a mathematics or statistics course, particularly those planning to take any course in the calculus sequence or introductory statistics course. (Students who cannot have a placement interview during the Academic Fair have another opportunity from 3:00 – 4:30 PM on the third floor of Fanning Hall.) Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Professor Priya Kohli, pkohli@conncoll.edu. - 11:30 AM1h 30mSpanish Language Placement InterviewsGeneral | Haines Room, Lower Level, Shain Library
All incoming first-year students who intend to take a Spanish course at any point during their 4 years at CC (including beginning, intermediate, advanced, native and heritage speakers) are required to fill out the “Interested in Taking Spanish” online form and take the online exam prior to Welcome Weekend (See Placement Test Webiste). Please note your score and come to a short interview with department faculty during the Academic Fair, 11:30-1:00, Shain Library (no sign-up required). - 11:30 AM2hArt (Studio) Information Session & Class Placement & RegistrationGeneral | Charles Chu Reading Room, Shain Library
Information Session (11:30 AM – 12 PM) about studio art classes and faculty for any interested students. Class placement and Registration for any student wanting a Fall semester art course. Students should bring their real or virtual portfolio, if available, to help find the right class. Courses selected during this session will be added to the students schedule before online registration opens. Contact: Professor Chris Barnard, cbarnard@conncoll.edu. - 11:30 AM2h 30mLunchGeneral | Harris Dining
Lunch is available during this time at Harris Refectory. You can check out the full daily dining schedule on Camelweb! - 11:30 AM5h 30mPlacement Tests, Auditions & Information SessionsGeneral
Placement tests and auditions are scheduled over an extended period of time so that you may take more than one. Placement tests are important for a number of departments. They are designed to determine the right course level for you, so that your classes are challenging and engaging, but not too easy or too difficult based on your prior experience in the field. You are not expected to study or prepare for placement tests. All levels of ability are encouraged to participate. If you miss a session or have a conflict, please contact the department representative listed (by email). Information sessions are designed so that you can learn more about a given department/program and their course offerings. Location: See individual listings for locations and details. Attendance: Highly Recommended. - 12:00 PM30mEnvironmental Studies Program Information SessionGeneral | Olin 014
Meet faculty from our Environmental Studies program and learn the courses you need to take during your first-year. - 12:00 PM30mPre Law Information SessionGeneral | Silfen Auditorium, Bill Hall
Interested in applying to law school after graduation? Learn about how to become a strong applicant and meet our pre-law advising team. - 12:00 PM1hArabic Language Placement InterviewsGeneral | Classics, Arabic and Jewish Studies Table at the Academic Fair in Shain Library.
Placement Interview (lasting 5–10 minutes). During the interview we’ll discuss your background in Arabic to determine the appropriate course level for you at Conn. Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Professor Hazza Abo Rabia (haborabi@conncoll.edu). - 12:00 PM1h 30mIntroduction to Dance Department: Joyful ClassGeneral | Myers Studio, Third Floor, College Center at Crozier Williams, Entrance at back next to Sprout Garden.
Come ready to dance and find out what classes you can register for in your first semester at Conn. No experience necessary. Wear any comfortable clothing. Techniques offered may include Modern, Afro Caribbean, Ballet, Improvisation, Jazz and more. Contact: Rachel Boggia rboggia1@conncoll.edu. - 12:30 PM45mScience for Science Majors Information SessionGeneral | Olin 014
Are you considering a major in Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics or Statistics and Data Science? Attend this session to learn more about how to explore your options and what courses you should take during your first semester and beyond. Location: Olin 014. - 1:15 PM30mMusic Department Information SessionGeneral | Oliva Hall, Cummings Arts Center
Information Session for students interested in participating in the Music Department, including ensembles, lessons and classes. Music theory placement: Students should consult this guide to help identify the right music theory course for them. We encourage students with questions to attend our information session and/or to meet with a member of the music faculty during individual consultations to finalize their course selection. Contact: Professor Dale Wilson, jdwil@conncoll.edu - 1:30 PM4hPhysics Placement InterviewsGeneral | Room 209, Olin Science Center
Placement Interview: Students with significant physics experience may place out of PHY 109 by interview. Interviews will last 30–40 minutes and will consist of qualitative multiple-choice questions on Newtonian mechanics (kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotational motion, etc.). The focus of these questions will be on comprehension of important concepts rather than on detailed calculations or memorization; any necessary equations and formulas will be provided. Results: Will be emailed to you on Thursday evening (for Thursday interviews). A sign-up page can be found at https://bit.ly/4dnr8C4. If the available times do not work with your schedule, or if you have other questions, contact Prof. Michael Seifert . - 2:00 PM45mTheater Department Information SessionGeneral | Room 118, Palmer Auditorim
Information Session for students interested in any aspect of Theater (auditions, performance, design & tech, stage management and classes). The Department of Theater’s auditions, classes and performances are open to all majors. We are a vibrant and varied artistic community. Come find out about the many opportunities for participation. Contact: Sabrina Notarfrancisco snotar@conncoll.edu - 2:00 PM2hFrench Placement TestGeneral | PC Classroom, Shain Library
In-person placement test. Faculty from the French and Francophone Department will also be able to discuss your placement during this time. Results: Will be given to you at the placement test. Online placement test, taken any time: http://www.transparent.com/learn-french/proficiency-test.html . Email your score out of 50 points total to Prof. James Austin, jfaus@conncoll.edu, prior to Aug. 23. For students who have taken the SAT exam in French or have a 4 or 5 on the AP test, visit: https://www.conncoll.edu/academics/majors-departments-programs/departments/french/french-placement-exam/ for placement information. Contact: Prof. James Austin, jfaus@conncoll.edu - 2:00 PM2hMusic Department: Individual consultations for private instrumental lessons, private vocal lessons (MUS 115/215) and ensembles (MUS 220)General | Will be posted at the entrance to Cummings Arts Center
Please plan to perform a short piece that demonstrates your background. Students at a beginning level should stop by to discuss options. Consultations will be 5-10 minutes long. Ensembles include Connecticut College Singers, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. Orchestra & Choir consultation will take place from 5-7pm. Practice rooms will be available to warm up on a first-come, first-serve basis on the first floor of Cummings. Information about using lockers for instruments and practice rooms during the semester will be available in Cummings 216 (Music Department Office). Results: Will be given to you immediately following the consultation. Contact: For general questions, please email Professor Dale Wilson, jdwil@conncoll.edu. For questions specific to an ensemble, please direct your questions to the ensemble's director, as follows: CC Singers and Orchestra: Professor Shou Ping Liu, sliu4@conncoll.edu; Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble: Professor Gary Buttery, gabut@conncoll.edu. - 3:00 PM1hChinese Placement Exam and InterviewsGeneral | Location for Placement Exam: Room 203, Woodworth House (Prof. Tek-wah King’s office) Location for Interview: 3rd floor lounge, Woodworth House.
Written placement exam (lasting about 50 minutes). One-on-one oral interview (around 10 minutes). Results: Will be emailed to you by Friday morning. Contact: Prof. Tek-wah King, tkin@conncoll.edu - 3:00 PM1h 30mComputer Science Placement InterviewGeneral | Location: New London Hall 214
Placement interview. (A brief informal chat about your prior experiences in CS, if any. Students with little to no prior CS coursework should enroll for COM110.) Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Prof. James Lee slee10@conncoll.edu. - 3:00 PM1h 30mMathematics & Statistics Placement InterviewsGeneral | Fanning Hall, Third Floor (Mathematics & Statistics Department)
Placement interviews (lasting 5 minutes) will take place on the third floor of Fanning Hall.It is strongly recommended for all students planning to take either a mathematics or statistics course, particularly those planning to take any course in the calculus sequence or introductory statistics course. (Students who had a placement interview during the Academic Fair do not need a second interview.) Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Prof. Priya Kohli, (pkohli@conncoll.edu) - 3:30 PM1h 30mLatin & Greek Placement InterviewsGeneral | Blaustein 204 (Prof. Evans’ Office)
Placement Interview (lasting 5 minutes). During the interview we'll discuss your background in the language and talk about prior classes that you completed to determine the appropriate course level for you at Conn. If you are planning to continue your study of Greek or Latin while at Conn, please stop by. Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Prof. Brett Evans (bevans2@conncoll.edu). - 3:30 PM2h 30mTeam Practice Time for Varsity AthletesGeneral
Teams/coaches will determine start/end times during these practice blocks. Location: Determined by team. - 4:00 PM1hGerman Placement Test (Online) and InterviewsGeneral | Blaustein 332 (Prof. Atherton’s Office)
Online placement test (lasting approximately 1 hour) and interview required of students with prior knowledge and/or study of German. Complete the online test prior to Aug. 22 at https://testyourlanguage.com/german-level-test and email your results to Prof. Geoffrey Atherton(gath@conncoll.edu). You will also need paper and pencil to write out answers to multi-part questions in the online test. On Aug. 22, you will attend a short in-person interview (10 minutes) with faculty in German Studies in Blaustein 332 (Prof. Atherton’s office). Results: Will be emailed to you by Thursday evening. Contact: Prof. Geoffrey Atherton, (gath@conncoll.edu) - 4:00 PM1hJapanese Placement Test and InterviewsGeneral | Location for Placement Exam: 1st floor lounge, Woodworth House. Location for Interview: Room 101 Woodworth House (Prof. Kobayashi’s Office).
Written Placement Exam (lasting 30 minutes) and Oral Interview (lasting 10 minutes). Results: Will be emailed to you by Friday morning. Contact: Prof. Hisae Kobayashi (hkob@conncoll.edu). - 4:00 PM1hRussian Placement InterviewGeneral | Blaustein 330 (Prof. Ivanov’s Office).
Placement Interview (10 minutes each), Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Prof. Petko Ivanov (pivanov@conncoll.edu). - 5:00 PM2hMusic Department: Individual consultations for Orchestra and ChoirGeneral | Will be posted at the entrance to Cummings Arts Center
Please plan to perform a short piece that demonstrates your background. Students at a beginning level should stop by to discuss options. Consultations will be 5-10 minutes long. Practice rooms will be available to warm up on a first-come, first-serve basis on the first floor of Cummings. Information about using lockers for instruments and practice rooms during the semester will be available in Cummings 216 (Music Department Office). Results: Will be given to you immediately following the consultation. Contact: For general questions, please email Professor Dale Wilson, jdwil@conncoll.edu. For questions specific to an ensemble, please direct your questions to the ensemble's director, as follows: CC Singers and Orchestra: Professor Shou Ping Liu, sliu4@conncoll.edu. - 5:30 PM2h 30mDinnerGeneral | Harris Dining
Dinner is available during this time at Harris Refectory. You can check out the full daily dining schedule on Camelweb! - 8:00 PM1hCommunity Meeting with Res LifeGeneral | Your ResLife Staff will let you know where your House/Floor meetings will take place.
Join your Res Life staff members in your residence halls for your 2nd house/floor meeting. Get the inside scoop about living on campus, and what to expect. - 9:00 PM1h 30mGnome Sweet Gnome Paint NightGeneral | Main Street East, Above Harris Dining
Gnomes are considered symbols of good luck, so why not start your year off right by decorating your very own good luck charm? Join us to paint your own ceramic gnome and ensure an amazing first year. All supplies are included, but please note that a limited number of ceramic gnomes will be available. - 9:00 PM2h 30mBatch Blast: Supercharged Race TrackGeneral | Meet the busses outside of Harris Dining
Head off campus tonight for some supercharged fun! Shuttles will depart campus beginning at 8:45pm to take you to Supercharged in Montville, CT, featuring one of the world's largest indoor multi-level go-kart tracks, axe throwing lanes, and a fun-filled Ninja Wipeout course with trampolines. Get in line outside of Harris early so that you can fill out the venue's waiver and get a bus seat!
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