- 6:00 AM2hTeam Practice Time for Varsity AthletesGeneral
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:General
Join your FYS and SAs for breakfast at Harris at your designated time. Your SAs 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 8:45 AM as the session will start promptly at 9 AM). Location: Harris Refectory. Attendance: Required. 7:15 AM: FYS: 1076, 1077, 1078, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1082, SL 105; 7:30 AM: FYS: 1065, 1067, 1068, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1072, 1074, 1075; 7:45 AM: FYS: 1035, 1036, 1038, 1042, 1044, 1047, 1050, 1051, 1061; 8 AM: FYS: 1009, 1012, 1017, 1022, 1023, 1026, 1027, 1030, 1031; (Fall Varsity Athletes should join your FYS 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). Our first session will start at 9:15 a.m. - 9:15 AM30mWelcome to ConnectionsGeneral
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, 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 SAs and head to your FYS classroom to meet the rest of your Advising Team. Location: Palmer Auditorium. Attendance: Required. - 9:45 AM30mMeet your Student Advisers & FYS Outside PalmerGeneral
Your SAs will meet you after the Welcome to Connections session and take you to your FYS classroom. - 10:15 AM1hFYS Advising Team MeetingGeneral
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 SAs. Location: Your FYS Classroom. - 11:30 AM30mPre-Business Information SessionGeneral
Meet our pre-business adviser and learn about how to engage with our pre-business programs and related courses. Location: Silfen Auditorium (Bill Hall). - 11:30 AM30mPre-Health Information SessionGeneral
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. Location: Olin 014. - 11:30 AM1h 30mAcademic FairGeneral
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 SA 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. Location: Shain Library. Attendance: Highly Recommended. - 11:30 AM1h 30mDrop-In Language Study AdvisingGeneral
Visit the staff at the Walter Commons to discuss your options for studying a language at Conn and learn more about Study Away opportunities, community engagement and more! Location: Walter Commons (Blaustein 1st floor). - 11:30 AM1h 30mMathematics & Statistics Placement InterviewsGeneral
Placement Interviews (lasting 5 minutes) will take place during the Academic Fair at the Mathematics & Statistics Table. Strongly recommended for all students planning to take a mathematics course, particularly those planning to take any course in the calculus sequence or a statistics course. (Students who are unable to 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 Christopher Hammond, cnham@conncoll.edu. Location: Mathematics & Statistics table at the Academic Fair - 11:30 AM2hArt (Studio) Information Session & Class Placement & RegistrationGeneral
Information Session (11:30 AM – 12 PM) about studio art classes and faculty for any interested students. Class placement and Registration for any student planning on taking 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 roster before online registration opens. Contact: Professor Chris Barnard, cbarnard@conncoll.edu. Chu Room, Shain Library. - 11:30 AM2h 30mLunchGeneral
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 & Environmental Engineering Programs Information SessionGeneral
Meet faculty from our Environmental Studies program and learn about our partnership with Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the courses you need to take during your first-year. Location: New London Hall 101. - 12:00 PM30mPre Law Information SessionGeneral
Interested in applying to law school after graduation? Learn about how to become a strong applicant and meet our pre-law adviser. Location: Silfen Auditorium (Bill Hall). - 12:00 PM1hArabic Language Placement InterviewsGeneral
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 Waed Athamneh, wathamne@conncoll.edu. Location: Blaustein 304 (Prof. Waed Athamneh’s office). - 12:00 PM1h 30mIntroduction to Dance Department: Joyful ClassGeneral
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. Location: Myers Studio, 3rd floor, Cro. - 12:30 PM45mScience for Science Majors Information SessionGeneral
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
Information Session for students interested in participating in the Music Department, including ensembles, lessons and classes. Location: Oliva Hall (first floor of Cummings Arts Center) - 1:30 PM4hPhysics Placement InterviewsGeneral
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) or Friday by noon (for Friday interviews). Location: Room 209, Olin Science Center. A sign-up page can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyzCeS. - 2:00 PM45mTheater Department Introductory WorkshopGeneral
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. Location: Tansill Theater. Contact: Professor Ken Prestinizi, kprestin@conncoll.edu - 2:00 PM2hFrench Placement TestGeneral
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 (please take the “Original” test). 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. Location: Computer Lab, Basement Shain Library 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) (5–10 minutes each).General
Please plan to perform a short piece that demonstrates your background. Students at a beginning level should stop by to discuss options. Ensembles include Connecticut College Singers, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. Location: Will be posted at the entrance to Cummings Arts Center. 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 Prof. Midge Thomas, metho@conncoll.edu. For questions specific to an ensemble, please direct your questions to the ensemble's director, as follows: CC Singers: Prof. Shou Ping Liu, sliu4@conncoll.edu; Orchestra: Prof. Shou Ping Liu, sliu4@conncoll.edu; Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble: Prof. Gary Buttery, gabut@conncoll.edu - 3:00 PM1hChinese Placement Exam and InterviewsGeneral
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 Location for Placement Exam: Room 203, Woodworth House (Prof. Tek-wah King’s office) Location for Interview: 3rd floor lounge, Woodworth House. - 3:00 PM1hItalian Placement Test and InterviewGeneral
Placement Test and Interviews: Students enrolling in Elementary Italian (ITL 101) do not need to take a placement test. Students with prior knowledge and study of Italian must take the Online Placement Test: https://forms.gle/JCRPPseczNxpVeon7 and then attend a short in-person interview (10 minutes). Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Prof. Frida Morelli, fmorelli@conncoll.edu. Location: Fanning 405 (Prof. Morelli’s Office). - 3:00 PM1h 30mComputer Science Placement Test and InterviewsGeneral
Placement test and interviews. Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Prof. Ozgur Izmirli oizm@conncoll.edu. Location: New London Hall 214. - 3:00 PM1h 30mMathematics & Statistics Placement InterviewsGeneral
Placement interviews (lasting 5 minutes) will take place on the third floor of Fanning Hall. Strongly recommended for all students planning to take a mathematics course, particularly those planning to take any course in the calculus sequence, or a statistics course. (Students who had a placement interview during the Academic Fair do not need to have a second interview.) Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Prof. Christopher Hammond, (cnham@conncoll.edu) Location: Fanning Hall, Third Floor (Mathematics & Statistics Department). - 3:30 PM1h 30mLatin & Greek Placement InterviewsGeneral
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. Darryl Phillips (dphilli2@conncoll.edu). Location: Blaustein 324 (Prof. Phillips’ Office). - 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
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. 24 at https://testyourlanguage.com/german-level-test and email your results to Prof. Suzuko Knott (sknott@conncoll.edu). You will also need paper and pencil to write out answers to multi-part questions in the online test. On Aug. 24, you will attend a short in-person interview (10 minutes) with faculty in German Studies in Blaustein 332 (Prof. Knott’s office). Results: Will be emailed to you by Thursday evening. Contact: Prof. Suzuko Knott, (sknott@conncoll.edu) - 4:00 PM1hJapanese Placement Test and InterviewsGeneral
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). Location for Placement Exam: 1st floor lounge, Woodworth House. Location for Interview: Room 101 Woodworth House (Prof. Kobayashi’s Office). - 4:00 PM1hRussian Placement InterviewGeneral
Placement Interview (10 minutes each), Results: Will be given to you at the interview. Contact: Prof. Petko Ivanov (pivanov@conncoll.edu). Location: Blaustein 330 (Prof. Ivanov’s Office). - 5:30 PM2h 30mDinner with HousesGeneral
Your Floor Governor will let you know what time and where to meet to join the rest of your house for dinner at Harris Refectory.5:30 PM: Johnson, Park and Hamilton First Floor 5:45 PM: Hamilton Second & Third Floors 6 PM: Lambdin, Morrison Second & Third Floors, Katharine Blunt 6:30 PM: Morrison Fourth & Fifth Floors, Branford, Blackston 7 PM: Larrabee, Smith-Burdick 7:30 PM: Plant, Windham, Lazarus - 8:00 PM1hHouse/Floor MeetingGeneral
Join your Res Life staff members in your residence halls for your 2nd house/floor meeting. Location: Your Floor Governor or Housefellow will let you know. - 9:00 PM2hBatch Blast: Matt The KnifeGeneral
Matt The Knife is a magician and mentalist. He has broken a number of Guinness World Records and is known for his trademark brand of wit that blends intense charisma with wickedly humorous improvisation and unique performance art. Location: Palmer Auditorium.
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