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FRESHMAN ORIENTATION PROGRAM 2026
“THE BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE”

PROGRAM

Week 1

Day 1 • Monday, August 17

Day 2 • Tuesday, August 18

Day 3 • Wednesday, August 19

Day 4 • Thursday, August 20

Day 5 • Friday, August 21

Day 6 • Saturday, August 22

Week 2

Day 1 • Monday, August 24

Day 2 • Tuesday, August 25

Day 3 • Wednesday, August 26

Day 4 • Thursday, August 27

Day 5 • Friday, August 28

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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)

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MONDAY, AUGUST 17

Time

EVENT

LOCATION – Responsible office/person


8:00 – 9:10


REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN


  • Find your department and receive an orientation T-shirt at the desk

山ǿ OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the 山ǿ building (south side)

  • Office Managers of major programs
  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers
  • Admission Office
  • International Office
  • PR Office
  • Security
  • Medical Office

9:10 – 9:30


STUDENT “MIXER”

山ǿ OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the 山ǿ building (south side)

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

9:30 - 10:00

WELCOMING CEREMONY


  • President/VPAA (Welcome Remarks)

FORUM

  • President/VPAA
  • Student Life Office
  • 山ǿ Orientation Director
  • PR Office

10:00 - 10:10

Break

10:10 - 11:20

Academic Session 1

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

  • Corresponding L&T Faculty

11:20 - 11:30

Break


11:30 - 12:40


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:40 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area


13:30 - 14:40

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

14:40 - 14:50

Break

14:50 - 15:30

MEDICAL OFFICE Presentation

  • Medical Documentation Requirements for All Students
  • Medical Services/First Aid/ Student Health/Vaccinations Information

FORUM

Groups 1 - 22

  • Medical Office

15:30 - 16:00


COUNSELING SERVICE at 山ǿ

  • Overcoming First-Year Challenges
  • Appointment System

FORUM

Groups 1 - 22

  • Counseling Service Office

16:00 - 16:10

Break

16:10 - 17:10

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 1

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

  • Visa
  • Registration
  • Counseling Service/ Health Insurance
  • Student Accommodation/Dormitory
  • Q & A

CH (440)

ALL NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

  • International Student Office (ISO)
  • Administrative Services Center (ASC)
  • Medical Office
  • Counseling Service Center
  • 山ǿ Dormitory Coordinator

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

Time

EVENT

LOCATION – Responsible Office/Person


9:30 - 10:40


Academic Session 1

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 - 10:50

Break


10:50 - 12:00


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 - 12:50

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area

12:50 - 14:00

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

14:00 - 14:10

Break

14:10 - 14:50

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER (ASC) INFORMATION SESSION


  • ID/Universal Bank Cards
  • Study Agreements

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

  • Administrative Services Center

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

  • Scholarships and Financial Aid Office

15:30 - 15:40

Break


15:40 - 18:00


SURVIVAL DAY “山ǿ-GRAPHIA”



FORUM / CH (440) / GYM

All freshmen

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers
  • Medical Office

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person

9:30 - 10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 - 12:50

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area

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

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

14:10 - 14:20

Break

14:20 - 15:20

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM

Paper-based tests will be conducted by the General Education department

ALL FRESHMEN:

Students from KRCH (440)

Students from CIS countries

Room 434

Other international students

Room 410

● General Education Department

15:20 - 15:30

Break

15:30 - 17:20

KYRGYZ LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM

ALL FRESHMEN:

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective classrooms

● General Education Department

17:20 - 18:30

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 3

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person

9:30 – 10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

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

12:50 - 14:00

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

14:00 - 14:10

Break

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

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

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

16:10 – 16:20

Break

16:20 – 17:30

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 4

17:30 - 18:40

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 5

/FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person

9:30 - 10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

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

12:50 - 14:00

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

14:00 - 14:10

Break

14:10 - 14:50

INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE REGISTRATION and PREPARING A STUDY SCHEDULE

● Online registration tutorial

FORUM

Groups 1 - 22

● Registrar’s Office Director and Specialists

14:50 – 15:00

Break

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

15:40 - 15:50

Break

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

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

16:30 - 16:40

Break

16:40 - 18:30

BODY MOVING DAY

FORUM

Groups 1 - 22

● Student Life Office

● Volunteers

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person

9:00 - 10:10

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 6

10:10 – 11:20

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 7

11:20 – 12:30

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 8

12:30 - 13:40

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 9

13:40 - 14:40

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 10

14:40 – 15:50

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 11

15:50 – 17:00

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 12

/MONDAY, AUGUST 24

Reminder: The deadline for submission of a student portfolio is August 28

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person

9:30 - 10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

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

12:50 - 14:00

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

14:00 - 14:10

Break

14:10 - 14:40

Civic Engagement Center (CCE) and Student Initiative Development Program (SIDP) Presentation

FORUM

Groups 1 – 22

● CCE Executive Director

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

15:10 - 15:20

Break

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

16:20 - 16:30

Break

16:30 - 17:20

山ǿ THEATER MIRRORS presentation

CH (440)

Groups 1 - 21

● 山ǿ Art Director

● Student Life Office

● Volunteers

16:30 – 17:40

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

Parallel session with theater Mirrors

MAKERSPACE

Group 22

17:20 - 19:00

“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals

Groups 1- 22 (Any available rooms)

● Volunteers

/TUESDAY, AUGUST 25

(DEADLINE FOR THE ESSAY-IN-MINIATURE SUBMISSION!)

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person

9:00 – 10:10

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 13

10:10 – 10:20

Break

10:20 – 11:30

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

11:30 - 11:40

Break

11:40 - 12:50

Academic Session 2

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

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

13:40 - 14:50

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

14:50 - 15:00

Break

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

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

16:10 - 16:40

GREEN 山ǿ Initiative Presentation

● Recycling and Sustainability

FORUM

Groups 1 - 22

Green 山ǿ Team

16:40 – 16:50

Break

16:10 – 17:20

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

Parallel Session with Green 山ǿ

MAKERSPACE

Group 14

16:50 - 19:00

“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals

CH (440)

Groups 1 - 22

● Student Life Office

● Volunteers

/WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26

Registration for courses

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person

9:30 - 10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

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

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

14:00 – 15:10

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

Parallel session with registration

MAKERSPACE

Group 15

15:10 – 16:20

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

Parallel session with registration

MAKERSPACE

Group 16

16:20 – 17:30

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

Parallel session with registration

MAKERSPACE

Group 17

17:30 – 18:40

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

Parallel session with registration

MAKERSPACE

Group 18

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/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person

9:30 - 10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

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

12:50 - 14:00

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

14:00 - 14:10

Break

14:10 - 15:50

“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals

Available classrooms

Groups 1-22

● Student Life Office

● Volunteers

15:50 –16:00

Break

16:00 - 18:00

“STAR ACADEMY”

Final Performance

FORUM

Groups 1 - 22

● Student Life Office

● Volunteers

● 山ǿ Orientation Program Director

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

STUDENT PORTFOLIOS ARE DUE!!!

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office/Person

9:00 – 10:10

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 19

10:10 –11:20

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 20

11:20 –12:30

EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE

Introduction to 山ǿ Makerspace

MAKERSPACE

Group 21

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

13:10 – 14:20

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

14:20 – 14:30

Break

14:30 - 15:40

Academic Session 2

Groups 1 – 22 in their respective rooms

● Language and Thinking Faculty

15:40 - 15:50

Break

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

16:30 - 16:40

Break

16:40 - 17:50

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

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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)