Aug 27, 2004 -- CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:30 am – 9:00 am, Koch Auditorium A WELCOME MESSAGE 9:00 am – 9:30 am, Koch Auditorium Hear greetings from Mr. Richard M. Joel, President, YU. JEWISH STUDIES ORIENTATION AND BEIT MIDRASH PROGRAM 9:45 am - 11:00 am, Koch Auditorium Essential for all students, including those returning from Israel study. Participate in a stimulating session of Torah study. Batei Midrash locations SCW 245 Lexington Avenue, room 618 BRH 50 E. 34th Street, room 2C SRH 119 E. 29th Street, Ivry Beit Midrash, 2nd floor Student Councils Every undergraduate student at YU’s Midtown Campus is a member of Stern College for Women Student Council and Stern College for Women Torah Activities Council. In addition, students entering Sy Syms School of Business become members of the Sy Syms School of Business Student Council. The three student councils sponsor numerous and varied campus activities and events. Student leaders are available during Orientation 2004 to answer your student life questions. ACADEMIC ORIENTATION 245 Lexington Avenue 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Registered Israel returnees A – C Room 406 D – G Room 518 H – K Room 606 L – P Room 601 R – Sk Room 401 Sk – Z Room 501 New SCW students A – L Room 718 M – Z Room 1015 Sy Syms School of Business 215 Lexington Avenue, Room 209 Mandatory for all new students, including those returning from Israel. Academic requirements are explained and kits containing registration appointments and information are distributed. PLACEMENT EVALUATIONS 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm STERN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN HONORS PROGRAM RECEPTION 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Levy Lobby, 215 Lexington Avenue Hosted by the Faculty Honors Committee, who will discuss honors course offerings, mentoring and research opportunities, cultural enrichment, and leadership training. SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ORIENTATION 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 215 Lexington Avenue, Third floor An insider’s view of what lies ahead and an introduction to the SSSB Student Council, hosted by Sy Syms student council leaders. JEWISH STUDIES PLACEMENT 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Room 618 By appointment. Schedules are posted in the college building and residence halls. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Room 301 Introduces you to the academic and collegiate environment at SCW and SSSB. Attendance is mandatory for international and resident-alien students. LIFE IN THE BIG CITY: A SECURITY ORIENTATION 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm , Room 1015 Choose from sessions at 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm or 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm A common-sense guide to life on campus and the city around you. All students should attend. CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Choose from sessions at 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm or 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm CHOOSING A MAJOR AND CAREER: EDUCATIONAL PLANNING, Room 518 THE SECRETS OF COLLEGE SUCCESS, Room 501 Learn skills necessary to manage your college adjustments. YES, THAT WILL FIT INTO YOUR SCHEDULE ! Room 1015 Academic advisers offer assistance in planning your academic schedule. BOAT CRUISE 8:00 pm Spend and enjoyable evening sailing on the Hudson River surrounded by the New York City skyline. Tempting tastes of culinary kosher New York await you aboard! Transportation leaves from BRH at 7 pm.