PROGRAM
Important Notice:
Students will receive either a “P” or “F” grade based on their attendance and performance during the Academic Orientation Sessions.
In case of emergency, please contact
山ǿ New Student Orientation Director – Kamilya Kadyrova at kadyrova_k@auca.kg or office #420 (山ǿ campus 4th floor)
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION – Responsible office/person |
8:00 – 9:10 |
REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN
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山ǿ OUTSIDE LAWN In front of the 山ǿ building (south side)
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9:10 – 9:30 |
STUDENT “MIXER” |
山ǿ OUTSIDE LAWN In front of the 山ǿ building (south side)
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9:30 - 10:00 |
WELCOMING CEREMONY
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FORUM
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10:00 - 10:10 |
Break |
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10:10 - 11:20 |
Academic Session 1
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Group # - Room # 1 – G 34 2 – G 35 3 – 203 4 – 204 5 – 205 6 – 206 7 - 207 8- 303 9 – 304 10 – 306 11 – 307 12 – 308 13 – 309 14 – 403 15 – 404 16 – 405 17 – 406 18 – 407 19 – 408 20 - 409 21 - 410 22 - 435
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11:20 - 11:30 |
Break |
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11:30 - 12:40 |
Academic Session 2 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms
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12:40 - 13:30 |
Lunch Break |
Kitchenette area |
13:30 - 14:40 |
Academic Session 3 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms
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14:40 - 14:50 |
Break |
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14:50 - 15:30 |
MEDICAL OFFICE Presentation
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FORUM Groups 1 - 22
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15:30 - 16:00 |
COUNSELING SERVICE at 山ǿ
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FORUM Groups 1 - 22
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16:00 - 16:10 |
Break |
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16:10 - 17:10 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 1 |
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17:10 - 18:20 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 2 |
16:10 - 17:00 |
PARALLEL SESSION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ INFORMATION SESSION
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CH (440) ALL NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION – Responsible Office/Person |
9:30 - 10:40 |
Academic Session 1 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms
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10:40 - 10:50 |
Break |
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10:50 - 12:00 |
Academic Session 2 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms
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12:00 - 12:50 |
Lunch Break |
Kitchenette area |
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12:50 - 14:00 |
Academic Session 3 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms
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14:00 - 14:10 |
Break |
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14:10 - 14:50 |
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER (ASC) INFORMATION SESSION
Tuition Payment Process |
ALL GROUPS: Groups 1 - 10 > CH (440) Groups 11 - 14 > Room 434 Groups 15 –17 > Room 435 Groups 18 - 22 > Room 410
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14:50 - 15:30 |
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
ALL GROUPS: Groups 1 - 10 > CH (440) Groups 11 - 14 > Room 434 Groups 15 –17 > Room 435 Groups 18 - 22 > Room 410
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15:30 - 15:40 |
Break |
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15:40 - 18:00 |
SURVIVAL DAY “山ǿ-GRAPHIA” |
FORUM / CH (440) / GYM All freshmen
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person |
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9:30 - 10:40 |
Academic Session 1
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Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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10:40 - 10:50 |
Break |
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10:50 - 12:00
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Academic Session 2 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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12:00 - 12:50 |
Lunch Break |
Kitchenette area |
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12:50 - 13:30 |
DEAN of STUDENTS’ OFFICE ● Anti-harassment policy ● Communication and social media practices ● Diversity and inclusion ● Code of students’ rights, responsibilities, and conduct |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22
● Dean of Students |
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13:30 - 14:10 |
“UNIQUE SPIRIT” ● Life Outside the Classroom Student Involvement Opportunities |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22 ● 山ǿ Art Director ● Student Life Office ● Volunteers
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14:10 - 14:20 |
Break |
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14:20 - 15:20
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RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM Paper-based tests will be conducted by the General Education department |
ALL FRESHMEN: Students from KR – CH (440) Students from CIS countries – Room 434 Other international students – Room 410 ● General Education Department |
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15:20 - 15:30 |
Break |
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15:30 - 17:20 |
KYRGYZ LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM
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ALL FRESHMEN: Groups 1 – 22 in their respective classrooms ● General Education Department |
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17:20 - 18:30 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 3
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person |
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9:30 – 10:40 |
Academic Session 1
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Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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10:40 - 10:50 |
Break |
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10:50 - 12:00
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Academic Session 2 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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12:00 - 12:50 |
Lunch Break Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration. |
Kitchenette area ● Peer advisors |
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12:50 - 14:00 |
Academic Session 3 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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14:00 - 14:10 |
Break |
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14:10 - 14:50 |
ACADEMIC SUCCESS at 山ǿ ● Academic Expectations ● Components of the Bachelor’s Degree ● General Education Requirements/ Course Options + the First-Year Overview ● Learning Skills |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22
● Academic Advising Office ● General Education Department Co-Chairs |
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14:50 - 15:30 |
WRITING AND ACADEMIC RESOURCES CENTER (WARC) Presentation ● Academic Support Services and Resources for Successful Study ● One-on-One Scheduling System |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22 ● WARC Director and WARC Coordinator |
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15:30 - 16:10 |
LIBRARY SESSION and USER X EXPERIENCE Library and IT services on campus |
FORUM Session for Groups 1 - 22 ● Library and IT |
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16:10 – 16:20 |
Break |
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16:20 – 17:30 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 4
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17:30 - 18:40 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 5
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person |
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9:30 - 10:40 |
Academic Session 1
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Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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10:40 - 10:50 |
Break |
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10:50 - 12:00
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Academic Session 2 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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12:00 - 12:50 |
Lunch Break Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration. |
Kitchenette area ● Peer advisors |
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12:50 - 14:00 |
Academic Session 3 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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14:00 - 14:10 |
Break |
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14:10 - 14:50 |
INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE REGISTRATION and PREPARING A STUDY SCHEDULE ● Online registration tutorial
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FORUM Groups 1 - 22 ● Registrar’s Office Director and Specialists |
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14:50 – 15:00 |
Break |
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15:00 - 15:40 |
“WORDS THAT WORK”
Training workshop |
ALL FRESHMEN: FORUM - Groups 1 - 13 CH (440) – Groups 14 - 19 Room 410 – Groups 20 - 22 ● 山ǿ Advising Office |
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15:40 - 15:50 |
Break |
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15:50 – 16:30 |
MEETING WITH ASSIGNED FACULTY ADVISORS ● Online registration tutorial
*Office Managers of all undergraduate programs bring departmental CHECKLISTS for freshmen to this meeting
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ALL FRESHMEN: AMI – Room 309 ANTH - Room 207 BA – Room 410 ECON – Room 220 ESCS - Room 304 IBL – CH (440) ICP – Room G34 JMC – Room 307 LAS – Room G35 PSY - Room 435 SFW – Room 434 SOC – Room 308 TCMA – Room 306 ● Advisors ● Office Managers of Academic Programs |
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16:30 - 16:40 |
Break |
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16:40 - 18:30 |
BODY MOVING DAY |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22 ● Student Life Office ● Volunteers |
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person |
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9:00 - 10:10 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 6 |
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10:10 – 11:20 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 7 |
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11:20 – 12:30 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 8 |
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12:30 - 13:40 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 9
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13:40 - 14:40 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 10 |
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14:40 – 15:50 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 11
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15:50 – 17:00 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 12
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Reminder: The deadline for submission of a student portfolio is August 28
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person |
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9:30 - 10:40 |
Academic Session 1
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Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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10:40 - 10:50 |
Break |
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10:50 - 12:00
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Academic Session 2 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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12:00 - 12:50 |
Lunch Break Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration. |
Kitchenette area ● Peer advisors |
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12:50 - 14:00 |
Academic Session 3 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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14:00 - 14:10 |
Break |
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14:10 - 14:40 |
Civic Engagement Center (CCE) and Student Initiative Development Program (SIDP) Presentation |
FORUM Groups 1 – 22 ● CCE Executive Director
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14:40 -15:10 |
CAMPUS SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION ● Facilities for students with disabilities ● Q & A |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22 ● Physical Plant Department Director |
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15:10 - 15:20 |
Break |
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15:20 - 16:20 |
Q&A SESSION:
GOOD ADVICE AND GOOD QUESTIONS
● Meeting with Department Chairs and Office Managers of all Undergraduate Academic Programs |
ALL FRESHMEN: AMI – Room 309 ANTH - Room 207 BA – Room 410 ECON – Room 220 ESCS - Room 304 IBL – CH (440) ICP – Room G34 JMC – Room 307 LAS – Room G35 PSY - Room 435 SFW – Room 434 SOC – Room 308 TCMA – Room 306
● Department Chairs/Program Coordinators ● Office Managers |
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16:20 - 16:30 |
Break |
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16:30 - 17:20 |
山ǿ THEATER MIRRORS presentation |
CH (440) Groups 1 - 21 ● 山ǿ Art Director ● Student Life Office ● Volunteers |
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16:30 – 17:40 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
Parallel session with theater Mirrors MAKERSPACE Group 22
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17:20 - 19:00 |
“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals |
Groups 1- 22 (Any available rooms) ● Volunteers |
(DEADLINE FOR THE ESSAY-IN-MINIATURE SUBMISSION!)
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person |
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9:00 – 10:10 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 13
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10:10 – 10:20 |
Break |
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10:20 – 11:30 |
Academic Session 1
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Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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11:30 - 11:40 |
Break |
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11:40 - 12:50
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Academic Session 2 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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12:50 - 13:40 |
Lunch Break Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration. |
Kitchenette area ● Peer advisors |
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13:40 - 14:50 |
Academic Session 3 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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14:50 - 15:00 |
Break |
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15:00 - 15:40 |
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ● Career Prospects ● On-Campus Employment Opportunities for Students Career Preparation and Skill Building |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22
● Career Development Office |
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15:40 - 16:10 |
CTLT Welcome to Digital 山ǿ ● Building responsible digital habits ● Navigating the e-Course platform with confidence ● Accessible learning: tools that support everyone |
FORUM Groups 1 – 22 Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology ● CTLT Director ● Senior Specialist for E-Learning |
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16:10 - 16:40 |
GREEN 山ǿ Initiative Presentation ● Recycling and Sustainability |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22 ● Green 山ǿ Team |
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16:40 – 16:50 |
Break |
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16:10 – 17:20 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace
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Parallel Session with Green 山ǿ MAKERSPACE Group 14
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16:50 - 19:00 |
“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals |
CH (440) Groups 1 - 22 ● Student Life Office ● Volunteers
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Registration for courses
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person |
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9:30 - 10:40 |
Academic Session 1
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Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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10:40 - 10:50 |
Break |
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10:50 - 12:00 |
Academic Session 2 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch Break Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration. |
Kitchenette area ● Peer advisors |
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13:00 - 18:40 |
ONLINE REGISTRATION for COURSES
Faculty Advisors are available to help you with registration based on the major you are enrolled in. 山ǿ COMPUTER LABS (G31, G30, 233, 223, 433, and 432) ARE OPEN FROM 12:50 to 19:00 |
Faculty advisors are available in relevant departments (find your department office) ▪ Please visit your departments for additional information or email your department chair for additional information ▪ Rooms G31, G30, 233, 223, 433, 432 are available for registration |
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14:00 – 15:10 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
Parallel session with registration MAKERSPACE Group 15
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15:10 – 16:20 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
Parallel session with registration MAKERSPACE Group 16
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16:20 – 17:30 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
Parallel session with registration MAKERSPACE Group 17
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17:30 – 18:40 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
Parallel session with registration MAKERSPACE Group 18
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person |
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9:30 - 10:40
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Academic Session 1 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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10:40 - 10:50 |
Break |
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10:50 - 12:00
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Academic Session 2 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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12:00 - 12:50 |
Lunch Break Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration. |
Kitchenette area ● Peer advisors |
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12:50 - 14:00 |
Academic Session 3 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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14:00 - 14:10 |
Break |
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14:10 - 15:50 |
“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals |
Available classrooms Groups 1-22 ● Student Life Office ● Volunteers |
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15:50 –16:00 |
Break |
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16:00 - 18:00 |
“STAR ACADEMY” Final Performance
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FORUM Groups 1 - 22 ● Student Life Office ● Volunteers ● 山ǿ Orientation Program Director |
STUDENT PORTFOLIOS ARE DUE!!!
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Time |
EVENT |
LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person |
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9:00 – 10:10 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 19
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10:10 –11:20 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 20
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11:20 –12:30 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 21 |
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12:30 -13:10 |
Lunch Break Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration. |
Kitchenette area ● Peer advisors |
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13:10 – 14:20 |
Academic Session 1 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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14:20 – 14:30 |
Break |
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14:30 - 15:40
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Academic Session 2 |
Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms ● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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15:40 - 15:50 |
Break |
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15:50 - 16:30 |
SHARED READING BY STUDENTS & FACULTY (The entire L&T community (students and faculty) will share pieces of writing produced during the program.) |
ALL FRESHMEN: Groups 1 - 10 > CH (440) Groups 11 - 14 > Room 434 Groups 15 –17 > Room 435 Groups 18 - 20 > Room 410 Groups 21, 22 > Room 220
● Language and Thinking Faculty |
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16:30 - 16:40 |
Break |
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16:40 - 17:50
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CLOSING CEREMONY “YOU ARE NOT ALONE!” 山ǿ President (Closing remarks) Film showing on “ORIENTATION 2026: Our First Steps in 山ǿ” |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22 ● 山ǿ President ● 山ǿ Art Director ● 山ǿ Orientation Program Director ● Student Life Office ● PR Office ● Volunteers |
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Students will receive either a “PASS” or “FAIL” grade based on their attendance and performance during the Orientation Language and Thinking Program Academic Sessions.
In case of an emergency, please contact
山ǿ Freshman Orientation and Language and Thinking Program Director –
Kamilya Kadyrova at kadyrova_k@auca.kg or office #420 (山ǿ campus 4th floor)