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Countdown 1 Introduction Information as you prepare for Fall 2009: 
New Student Orientation (NSO). The Student and Faculty Co-Conveners are eager to greet you on the main drive as you arrive on campus. The five-day NSO should provide a solid foundation for your Earlham experience — a foundation based on support, scholarship, fun, dialogue and community values. Be sure to review the NSO schedule and to consult Highlights of NSO 2009 for a more in-depth description of some of the week's activities. Presidential Welcome. President Doug Bennett extends an online greeting to you as you begin your college career, and he'll greet you in person during New Student Orientation. In Earlham fashion, you'll come to know the president as "Doug," during interactions related to community governance, discussions of current issues, convocations, college policies, and films (his passion). You may even take one of his Politics courses. At Earlham, the President's Office door is always open to students and parents. Peer Mentoring Program. In early August, your Peer Mentor will be in touch with you via your Earlham e-mail. Read about the 2009-2010 Peer Mentors before meeting your Mentor on Tuesday, August 25, during New Student Orientation. Arrival on Campus. On Friday, August 21, you'll finally meet the Earlham New Student Orientation Committee in person. Please plan to arrive between 8 a.m. and noon. If you'd like a better idea of what you'll do that day, see What to Expect Upon Arriving at Earlham. Remember a shuttle service is available for those arriving at area airports; your Arrival Form should be submitted by July 17. The Registrar's Office is preparing for your arrival. They have shared information with your academic adviser, asked the Post Office to assign a post office box for your "official Earlham mailing address" and are making final additions to the 2009-10 Academic Calendar and Course Schedule. Please plan to visit the Registrar's Office Open House with your parents from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, August 21. Building Your Academic Career. During Registration, you'll select the remaining courses for the Fall Semester that also capture your interests and encourage you to define new ones. Try to become familiar with the academic terminology of the College through the Glossary of Academic Terms and understand more about registration fees by reading the Essential Academic Information before you arrive. Take another tour through the academic Web pages to discover the breadth of the curricular options that await you. Plan to attend the "Building an Academic Career" session on Saturday, August 22, at 9:15 a.m. to learn more about the expectations for an Earlham degree. Quantitative Skills Assessment. Given to all first-year students during New Student Enrollment Confirmation on Tuesday, August 25, this assessment is part of a new program Earlham is developing as the College continues to build a stronger community of teachers and learners. The Quantitative Skills Assessment will help different curricular planning units on campus understand the level and needs of Earlham students as the College works to strengthen its offerings. The assessment is a basic survey of high school level arithmetic, algebraic and geometric skills. The skills you will be tested on may include estimation, calculating percentages, solving equations for one and two unknowns, and the basics of graphing and table interpretation. Any formula you must have to answer the questions will be provided. You will not be permitted to use calculators while taking this assessment. Parents Asking Questions? If your parents are looking for online information regarding the beginning of your Earlham experience, direct them to the Welcome to Parents of New Earlham Students at the Earlham Web site. Recently added Information includes a page about Academic Advising and a document titled "When We Notify Parents." |
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Earlham College · 801 National Road West · Richmond,
Indiana 47374-4095 |