For More Information

For more information about orientation programs at Brandeis University, contact:

Jenny Abdou
Director of Orientation
Shapiro Campus Center 201
(781) 736-5074
jabdou@brandeis.edu

Gateway Summer 2013 Program Introduction Schedule

The Summer 2013 schedule is coming soon!  Below is the 2012 schedule: the 2013 one will likely be similar.

Monday, July 2

9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Check-In and Move-In
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Dinner
6:00 pm - 6:15 pm: Gateway Welcome
6:30 pm - 9:45 pm: Shuttles to Target and Best Buy

Tuesday, July 3

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Breakfast
8:45 am - 9:00 am: Welcome
9:00 am - 9:45 am: Program Introduction: Meet the Faculty
9:45 am - 10:15 am: Icebreakers & Concentric Circles
10:20 am - 11:20 am: American Culture
11:20 am - 12:00 am: Campus Tour
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch with Staff
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Welcome from Fred Lawrence, Andrew Flagel, and Steve Goldstein
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Rights and Responsibilities
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Round Robin (Oral Interviews, English Central Introduction, Bank Accounts)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Dinner
6:00 pm: Hall Meeting
6:30 pm: Evening Activity

Wednesday, July 4

12:00 pm: Fourth of July BBQ

Thursday, July 5

8:00 am - 9:00 am: Breakfast
9:15 am - 11:00 am: Diagnostics
11:15 am - 12:00 pm: Academic Services Overview
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Speaking Practicum
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Round Robin (Academic Services Advising Appointments, Health Center, Bookstore)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Dinner
6:30 pm - 9:45 pm: Shuttles to Target and Best Buy

Friday, July 6

8:00 am - 9:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:30 am: What You Need To Know From ISSO
10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Brandeis Services (Public Safety, Writing Center, Health Services & Counseling Center, Dining Services)
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Plagiarism/Academic Integrity
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Round Robin (Diagnostic Results Meetings/Placement, Program Expectations, English Central Signup)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Dinner
6:00 pm: Evening Activity