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
ԭ New Student Orientation Director – Kamilya Kadyrova at kadyrova_k@auca.kg or office #420 (ԭ 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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ԭ OUTSIDE LAWN In front of the ԭ building (south side)
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9:10 – 9:30 |
STUDENT “MIXER” |
ԭ OUTSIDE LAWN In front of the ԭ 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 ԭ
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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 ԭ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 1 |
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17:10 - 18:20 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ 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 “ԭ-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 ● ԭ 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 ԭ 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 ԭ ● 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 ԭ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 4
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17:30 - 18:40 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ 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 ● ԭ 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 ԭ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 6 |
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10:10 – 11:20 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 7 |
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11:20 – 12:30 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 8 |
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12:30 - 13:40 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 9
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13:40 - 14:40 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 10 |
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14:40 – 15:50 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 11
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15:50 – 17:00 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ 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 |
ԭ THEATER MIRRORS presentation |
CH (440) Groups 1 - 21 ● ԭ Art Director ● Student Life Office ● Volunteers |
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16:30 – 17:40 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ 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 ԭ 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 ԭ ● 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 ԭ Initiative Presentation ● Recycling and Sustainability |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22 ● Green ԭ Team |
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16:40 – 16:50 |
Break |
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16:10 – 17:20 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ Makerspace
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Parallel Session with Green ԭ 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. ԭ 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 ԭ Makerspace |
Parallel session with registration MAKERSPACE Group 15
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15:10 – 16:20 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ Makerspace |
Parallel session with registration MAKERSPACE Group 16
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16:20 – 17:30 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ Makerspace |
Parallel session with registration MAKERSPACE Group 17
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17:30 – 18:40 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ 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 ● ԭ 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 ԭ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 19
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10:10 –11:20 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ Makerspace |
MAKERSPACE Group 20
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11:20 –12:30 |
EXPLORE, DESIGN, CREATE Introduction to ԭ 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!” ԭ President (Closing remarks) Film showing on “ORIENTATION 2026: Our First Steps in ԭ” |
FORUM Groups 1 - 22 ● ԭ President ● ԭ Art Director ● ԭ 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
ԭ Freshman Orientation and Language and Thinking Program Director –
Kamilya Kadyrova at kadyrova_k@auca.kg or office #420 (ԭ campus 4th floor)