Be sure to stop by the field house and view quality household rooms items rescued when students left campus last spring.A variety of goods are available at yard sale prices.

Members of Information Technology Services (ITS) and Student Computer Services (SCS) will be knocking on doors all throughout campus to offer assistance in connecting individual student computers to the network.

Lunch
All Dining Halls

Enjoy a reception with President Adams, vice- presidents, faculty members, deans, coaches, admissions staff, and student leaders.

In order to accommodate the large size of the audience, please plan your attendance as follows:

Families whose last names begin with A-L,
arrive from 3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Families with last names beginning with M-Z,
arrive from 3:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Student leaders will assist members of the Class of 2012 in lining up for the First Steps program.The Class of 2012 will be lead by the Class of 2011 Representatives to First Steps.

Members of the Class of 2012 will process to Miller Library steps to hear remarks from President Adams, and Vice-Presidents Yeterian and Terhune. This program marks the beginning of the academic year for the class of 2012. The class of 2012 photo will also be taken.

Residence Hall leaders will meet with the new and returning  members of our community and talk about the Colby community.  What exactly is meant by community and what part do you play? 

Building Your Community (A Discussion over Dinner)
Robert's Lawn 

Your discussion will continue over dinner about the role of community at Colby. Hall Staff and student leaders will be on hand to continue the discussions and to share advice about navigating the Colby community.

First Year Seminar
Think Before You Drink with Mike Green (Greeny)
and Campus Security
Wadsworth Gymnasium

Noted speaker Mike Green along with Campus Security will present this first "First Year Seminar".  This is a topic and presentation that should not be missed. Greeny's presentation will be followed by Campus Conversations on alcohol.

Members of the Class of 2012 will have the opportunity to participate in this highly interactive ultimate icebreaker. Everyone will be up and moving around! It's entertainment Its fun!

Take this opportunity to meet with faculty members and become oriented to academics at Colby. Bring your questions about academics at Colby.

What is meant by a liberal arts education? This session will feature faculty members working with students in groups to learn about the important foundation of a liberal arts education and why it is important to learn such lessons.

Members of the Class of 2012 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed to enjoy the outdoors and interact as a group.

Dinner
Roberts and Dana Dining Halls
Robert's open until 8 p.m.

How you think-- your attitude--can really affect how your first year of college goes. There are five major changes that you can make to ease the transition to college life. Mike Weber will show you just how important this transition and give you the tools to make it worthwhile. This is a presentation not to be missed.

What is meant by community engagement? How does the Colby community fit into the state and the world as a whole? What does it mean to be an active member of a healthy community and the rights and responsibilities that accompany the privilege.  Students will hear a presentation to prepare them for their day in the community.

Members of the Class of 2012 will spend the day going out into the community and participating in a different projects in the community with student leaders. What's your role in the larger community while at Colby and beyond.

5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Members of the Class of 2012 upon returning from their day in the community will use this time to reflect on what the they accomplished in the day.

Members of the Class of 2012 will embark on Colby Outdoor Orientation Trips (COOT²) from Friday - Sunday. 

Be sure to bring your keys with you and lock your room door on the way out.

Join COOT² leaders and Hall Staff for a traditional Maine lobster bake. Don't forget your lobster ticket!

A favorite Orientation tradition, hear from the Blue Lights, Colby Eight, EVE, Megalomaniacs, Sirens and Creamy Goodness in this musical evening.

iPlay COOT² Night
Alfond Turf Field

Join student leaders and participate in this introduction to Colby's intramural program. COOT² groups will participate for a variety of prizes.

Members of the Class of 2012 will take necessary language placement exams in German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin. Students that are interested in languages that are not offered at Colby should contact Associate Dean Susan McDougal at 207-859-4252.

Interested in pursuing a career in a health related field? Don't miss this session with Career Services, where you will learn valuable information about selecting courses that will fulfill your objectives

Interested in a career in law? Want to be prepared for this goal? Don't miss this session with Career Services, where you will gain valuable information about selecting courses for your overall career goals.

Have a question about a math course? Attend this information session and find the answer.

What information is necessary to be able to compete in this world academically? Come and find the answer.

Members of the Class of 2012 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed to enjoy the outdoors and interact as a group.

Members of the Class of 2012 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed to enjoy the outdoors and interact as a group.

Stop on by Page Commons as SPB has a special dance planned in the Class of 2012's honor.

Meet with your academic advisor to chat about Colby, course selections, and plans for the future.

Members of the Class of 2012 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed to enjoy the outdoors and interact as a group

Members of the Class of 2012 will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities designed to enjoy the outdoors and interact as a group

Meet your Residence Hall leadership and assemble for Colby's formal Convocation.

Colby begins each new academic year by officially welcoming the newest class of students in this academic ceremony. Hear remarks by President Adams and sign the matriculation book, registering as members of the Class of 2012.

Come participate in this seminar focused mental health and how societal stereotypes can lead to complications later on. Ross uses tasteful humor and insights to help participants understand common signs that students can look for in their friends and peers and well as providing resources that they can use in these sensitive situations

Gather with your HR and the rest of your Residence Hall community to talk about your particular community and work to create community standards for your hall.

Come on out and find out how to get involved in more than 110 active clubs and organizations. There will be something for everyone!