WEEK ONE ORIENTATION

August 22 – 25

Start your first year off right from Thursday, August 22, to Sunday, August 25 (transfer students from August 23 – August 25). We call orientation Week One because it really is the beginning of your life at Clark. During the four days of Week One, you will meet friends, faculty and advisers who will help shape some of the most important years of your life.

What to expect

After check-in, you and your family will receive a welcome from the President, Dean of the College, Dean of Students and the Student Council President. Then orientation activities begin.

Your family is invited to attend a Family Orientation Program about Clark, which is a series of sessions addressing many questions related to Clark and what to expect during the first year.

During this first day, you will meet the orientation coordinators, your peer adviser and classmates. Peer advisers are trained to guide you in selecting courses and introducing you to campus life. Peer advisers do not disappear after Week One—they will follow up with you during the semester to see how you are doing and will be available to help you select courses for the spring.

The next few days are filled with meetings with your peer adviser and peer group to discuss academic, personal, and social challenges and opportunities. There will also be several programs focused on introducing you to Clark's academic life with professors, including a discussion about faculty expectations.

Additionally, there will be several programs focused on introducing you to Clark's academic life with professors, including a discussion about faculty expectations.

Every person you meet will give you a better idea of the richness and diversity of the Clark community. By participating fully in the Week One programs, you will discover the exciting options waiting for you at Clark.

Classes begin Monday, August 26.