New Freshmen Orientation - June 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2008
Soon after high school graduation, thoughts turn toward your first semester at Central. What will living in a residence hall really be like? What courses will you take? During summer orientation you will meet with an academic adviser, discuss options for courses and select a group of classes for your fall semester. In addition, you will meet new friends and get a picture of what life at Central is all about.
Things to do prior to orientation:
Things to bring:
Orientation schedule*
| 8-9 a.m. | Check in - Maytag Student Center |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Many college offices will be open, including the financial aid office, student accounts, Central Bookstore, and campus services (for your ID photos) |
| 9-10 a.m. | Welcome - Douwstra Auditorium |
| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Group advising (students only) - Vermeer Science 180 |
| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Parent session - Graham Conference Center |
| 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lunch - The Central Market Lunch will be provided for students. Parents, friends and family members may pay for lunch at the door ($6.50). |
| 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Student Panel - Douwstra Auditorium |
| 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Individual advising appointments (students) - Adviser offices |
| 1:30-4:30 p.m. | *E-portfolio building (students) - Vermeer Science Center *Entrance loan counseling (students) -Vermeer Science Center *Each takes 10-20 minutes. |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Financing session (parents) - van Emmerick Studio, Maytag Student Center |
| 2:30-4:00 p.m. | Parent tours of Pella leave every half hour - Maytag Student Center |
| 2:30-5:00 p.m. | Information Fair - Maytag Student Center |
| 3:45, 4:15, or 4:45 p.m. | Optional tours of Schipper Fitness Center, meet at the weightroom |
| 3-5:30 p.m. | Check out - Maytag Student Center |
* Note: This schedule is subject to change, though arrival and departure times will not change.
Summer reading program:
Incoming Central students are asked to read Ishmael Beah's book "A Long Way Gone" during the summer. Books will be available for purchase during orientation. Watch for more information on the summer reading program.
Fall 2008 class schedules
You will develop and register for your class schedule during the summer orientation program. Additional schedule adjustments can be made during Welcome Week in August.
Academic advising
If you're interested in getting a head-start on the academic advising and course scheduling processes that we'll deal with during orientation, we're here to offer you some help. You may need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
An Introduction to Academic Life at Central College (2008 version will be available soon!)- This is a primary resource that we'll use during orientation to help you learn about 1) Central's curriculum and our academic requirements, 2) about the academic advising process, and 3) about special academic programs you might be eligible for or required to participate in.
Central College Catalog - The Catalog is the official document outlining all academic programs and policies, and has information about all academic majors, course descriptions in all academic departments, etc. We'll also be using the catalog during orientation, so being a bit familiar with it ahead of time would be helpful.
AP, CLEP, Transfer Credit
Please bring any information or records you have regarding college-level credit you have earned via the Advance Placement Program (AP), College-level Education Program (CLEP), or through another college or university.
Students with disabilities
Central College provides appropriate accomodations to students with disabilities. If you have a disability that is appropriately documented by a licensed professional, we encourage you to establish an individual appointment time during summer orientation to discuss our services. You may make an appointment prior to your arrival and we encourage you to contact Nancy Kroese, director of student support services, at any time to discuss disability-related concerns. She may be reached at 641-628-5247.
Hotels/motels
Pella
Knoxville (20 minutes from Pella)
Oskaloosa (25 minutes from Pella)
Newton (35 minutes from Pella)
