NSO

Spring 2012 NSO Schedule

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Event Highlights

We are very excited about this year’s NSO special events. There will be a variety of activities including:

Tuesday, January 17
Pack the Gym	5:00pm-7:00pm	Student Center
R-O-Y-A-L-S! Let’s show off our school spirit and come out to support our basketball teams. We will have face painting and as always some Royals’ raffles.
Women’s Basketball vs. San Diego Christian	5:30pm-7:00pm	Darling Pavilion
Not only will you have a chance to see the women battle it out on the court, but we’ll have free giveaways, raffle prizes, and some great halftime entertainment.
Men’s Basketball vs. San Diego Christian	7:30pm-9:00pm	Darling Pavilion
Not only will you have a chance to see the men battle it out on the court, but we’ll have free giveaways, raffle prizes, and some great halftime entertainment.
Rowdy Royals Bash	9:00pm-11:00pm	Activity Room
We’ll celebrate with our basketball teams with music, games, raffle prized, and great food from some of our local favorites.
Wednesday, January 18
CoCo Connected	3:00pm-4:30pm	Nu Lounge
Come join us for hot coco and just hang out. Mix and mingle with staff, faculty, and students.
Beat of Another Drum	9:00pm-11:00pm	Lambda Lounge
Engage in a worship experience that challenges us to allow God to use our unique person in fulfilling his mission and purpose
Thursday, January 19
The People Hunt	8:30pm-10:00pm	Downtown Disney
This annual favorite takes place in Downtown Disney with students hunting for our "marks". Can you catch them all before the time runs out? Vans meet on campus at the PCWA Plaza at 7:30 pm.
Friday, January 20
California Snowball Fight	8:00pm-10:00pm	Lambda Lounge
Peaked your interest? Be sure to sport your camo-gear and black ninja getup as we battle it out across campus.
Saturday, January 21
Student Life Road Trips	7:00am-7:00pm	Refer to Posted Road Trip Schedule
Student life reaches well beyond the borders of our campus and we want to show off some of our local hot spots. Join select staff and student leaders as they head out to check out local shopping stops, beaches, and theme parks. Sign-up sheets will be available starting at Check-In on Tuesday. At this time trips are scheduled to: Downtown Disney, The Block, Downtown Fullerton, and Huntington Beach.
Pack the Gym	Starting at 5:00pm	PCWA Plaza
We’ll have vans ready to transport students back and forth throughout the games. R-O-Y-A-L-S! Let’s show off our school spirit and come out to support our basketball teams. We will have face painting and as always some Royals’ raffles.
Women’s Basketball at Biola	5:30am-7:00pm	Biola University
Tickets will be raffled at events and available for purchase throughout the week.
Men’s Basketball at Biola	7:30am-9:00pm	Biola University
Tickets will be raffled at events and available for purchase throughout the week.

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There will be raffles at each of the evening events. Tickets are handed out during Check-In, College Student Inventory, Student Life Orientation, as well as at the events themselves. Increase your chances of winning some of our amazing giveaways and be sure to pickup raffle tickets at each of these events.

GENERAL SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Check-In: All students must attend. You will pick up your internet and phone information, mailbox combination, parking decal, finalize account details, receive information about health insurance, take your student I.D. picture, get your Barnabas Group assignment, and meet some of your student leaders. After check-in is completed you will have time to move into your room if living in the residence halls. You must be cleared in order to move into the dorms.

Commuter Community: While residents are moving into the dorms come and meet some of your fellow commuters. You may even find someone to carpool with.

President’s Welcome: All students must attend. President John Derry will welcome you to the Hope community and offer further information about New Student Orientation and the University.

Barnabas Groups: All students must attend. This peer mentoring program provides support and encouragement for all of Hope’s new students. You will be assigned to a group of 10-15 new students and one returning student who will act as your group leader. Your group will meet periodically to help you navigate through your first semester at Hope, integrate into the community, and get plugged into activities, programs, and groups on campus.

Celebration: All students must attend. We will end with final statements from the President, prayer and worship as we celebrate our newest additions to the Hope community and the start of a new academic year.

Academic Orientation/Advisement sign-up: All students must attend. You will receive important information about your academic experience from the Deans and Vice President for Academic Affairs. You will also receive the materials you will need for advising and registration.

Academic Advisement: All students must attend. You will meet with your faculty advisors to choose classes for the fall. If you participated in early registration you do not need to attend.

Registration by Appointed Time: All students must attend. Course reservation will take place with faculty advisors and final registration will be processed in the Registrar Office on the third floor of the Nutwood building. Clearance from the Business Office is required.

Student Life Orientation: All students must attend. The Student Affairs Department will introduce themselves and discuss services and opportunities offered on campus to all students.

College Student Inventory: All students must attend. CSI helps the University to get to know you better and identifies ways that we may better support you as a student.

Graduating with loans, what happens next?: Hear from staff about graduating with student loans and the financial options available once that diploma is in hand. There will be free food and raffles.

Welcome to Career Services: Visit with staff during this open house to hear about the in office and online services available to students and alumni. There will be free food and raffles.

Social and Recreational Events: There will be a number of social and recreational events planned for you during NSO. Please refer to your schedule for times and locations. Attending these events is a great way to relax, meet other students and enjoy your first few days at Hope! We encourage all students to remember that socializing is an important part of your college experience and these are connections that can last a lifetime.