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New Student Orientation - University of San Francisco

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events that will connect you to<br />

resOurCes tHAt WILL HeLp YOu tHrIve<br />

Welcome Mass<br />

In celebration <strong>of</strong> becoming a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>University</strong> community and the beginning <strong>of</strong> the new<br />

academic year, you and your family are invited to join<br />

us for Mass in St. Ignatius Church. Members <strong>of</strong> all<br />

faiths are welcome!<br />

Don’s Fest (Campus Resources and Special Programs Fair)<br />

Find out how to thrive at USF and beyond through<br />

programs and resources such as Study Abroad, The<br />

Learning & Writing Center, Living and Learning<br />

Communities, and Health Promotion Services.<br />

getting Involved and engaged at usF<br />

Getting involved on campus can help you meet<br />

others with common interests and improve your<br />

leadership skills. Joining clubs and organizations,<br />

running for <strong>of</strong>fice, or engaging in leadership<br />

positions are all possibilities!<br />

begin Your Career path Here!<br />

The Priscilla A. Scotlan Career Services Center<br />

<strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong> programs and services to help you<br />

choose a major, get real-world experience, explore<br />

career options, and find a satisfying (and cool) career.<br />

koret Night<br />

Get familiar with the Koret Health and Recreation<br />

Center’s facilities and programs such as intramural<br />

sports, outdoor adventures, and other resources to<br />

help you have fun and stay healthy!<br />

events that will HeLp YOu MAke CONNeCtIONs<br />

with other new students, faculty, and staff members<br />

recess with the gO team<br />

Who didn’t love recess as a kid? Come and play<br />

with the GO Team at this fun and interactive event<br />

featuring a multi-media performance by your orientation<br />

leaders. Learn more about your USF community<br />

and your new classmates.<br />

Community group Meetings (daily)<br />

Your Community Group will guide you through<br />

your first week on campus and help you learn what to<br />

expect as a new USF student. These meetings are an<br />

opportunity for you to meet your fellow classmates,<br />

learn about campus resources, and explore the<br />

diverse USF community.<br />

studio ’55<br />

Dance the night away in this cool on-campus<br />

“club,” another USF tradition.<br />

the Hypnotist<br />

Check out the magic <strong>of</strong> Hypnotist Chuck Milligan<br />

at this ever-popular USF event. You will not believe<br />

your eyes or what some <strong>of</strong> your classmates are<br />

capable <strong>of</strong> doing!<br />

usF Community Welcome and barbecue<br />

Join <strong>University</strong> President Father Stephen Privett<br />

at the annual Mass <strong>of</strong> the Holy Spirit to bring in the<br />

new academic year. Members <strong>of</strong> all faiths, as well as<br />

those with no religious affiliation, are welcome to<br />

participate in this USF tradition. <strong>Student</strong> leadership<br />

awards will be announced and a community<br />

barbecue will follow.<br />

for <strong>Orientation</strong> details, be sure to pick up a complete schedule when you check in<br />

at your residence hall or at the Information booth on Saturday, August 20.<br />

reMeMber: All orientation events are required!<br />

participate in all <strong>of</strong> the<br />

activities during <strong>Orientation</strong><br />

— you may feel shy because<br />

you don’t know anybody, but<br />

guess what, they don’t know<br />

anybody either! It’s really<br />

easy to meet new people and<br />

make new friends because<br />

that’s what everyone’s trying<br />

to do at this time.<br />

www.usfca.edu/orientation 3

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