2008 New Student Orientation
Contact Information:
Alvin H. Darden, Dean of Freshmen
(404) 681-2800, ext.7804
adarden@morehouse.edu
The Morehouse College family is proud to present its 2008 New Student Orientation (NSO) Program to incoming freshman and transfer students. NSO is the College’s overall effort to ensure that new students are well prepared for the journey toward academic excellence and personal development at Morehouse College. In addition to helping you successfully make the transition to your college environment, the orientation program is the beginning of ongoing retention initiatives that are designed to support your timely graduation from the College. Listed below are several of the activities that will take place during the orientation week:
Tuesday, August 19th: Check-In and Hospitality Activities
You are to arrive on campus on Tuesday, August 19th, between the hours 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The NSO Program will begin with your arrival and will end on Tuesday, August 26th. When you enter the campus, you will be greeted by members of the Morehouse family who will guide you to your assigned resident hall.
Wednesday, August 20th -Thursday, August 21st: Welcoming Ceremonies with Administrators, Faculty, Staff, and Students; Morehouse Academic Program; Division Deans’ Forums: Academic Advisement Sessions and College Resources.
During the orientation week, you and your parents will be greeted in an opening assembly by the President of the College, administrators, division deans, faculty, and staff. You will also be provided important information on topics, such as: The Morehouse College Academic Program, Academic Advisement and Tutorial Services, Campus Life Programs and Organizations, Standards of Conduct Policies, Counseling Center Resources, Safety, and Student Accounts and Financial Aid. Campus tours will be available, and a memorable Parents Parting Ceremony will be held on Thursday evening, August 21st for parents and their sons. The Parents Parting Ceremony is a moving and inspirational ritual that allows parents and sons to define new roles and parents to depart so that their sons can begin their “transformation” to Morehouse. This ceremony marks the end of the parents’ orientation program.
Friday, August 22nd: Finalize Registration Matters
Cultural and Social Activities
Throughout the orientation program you and your new brothers will engage in structured educational, cultural, social activities, which are designed to enhance your overall transition to the College. You will participate in learning activities designed to familiarize you with the powerful history of the College, group discussions on transitions to college life at Morehouse, seminars on the expectations of the “Man of Morehouse” and social interactions with neighboring Atlanta University Center freshman students.
Rites of Passage and Student Bonding Activities
An array of highly spirited and safe brotherhood initiation and bonding activities will be provided for you and your new brothers throughout the orientation program. These activities are designed to encourage the “spirit” of brotherhood and support among you and your classmates.
Alumni Interaction/ Spirit Night
Morehouse College Alumni will play an active role in your orientation by sharing their personal experiences from their student days at Morehouse and by describing what it means to be a “Morehouse Man.” During Spirit Night, alumni will discuss salient features of the history and legacy of Morehouse College and will introduce students to traditional Morehouse spirit songs and chants.
A 2008 New Student Orientation (NSO) detailed schedule will be available on Morehouse College’s website (www.morehouse.edu) beginning July 1, 2008. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Alvin H. Darden, Dean of Freshmen at (404) 681-2800, extension 7804, or e-mail him at adarden@morehouse.edu.
If you have any particular questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the appropriate office(s):
| Admissions | (404) 215-2632 | admissions@morehouse.edu |
| Financial Aid | (404) 215-2638 | financialaid@morehouse.edu |
| (800) 873-9041 | ||
| Records & Registration | (404) 215-2641 | records@morehouse.edu |
| Student Accounts | (404) 653-7768 | studentfinancialservices@morehouse.edu |
| (404) 215-2654 | ||
| Housing | (404) 215-2634 | housing@morehouse.edu |
Again, we look forward to your arrival at Morehouse and your participation in this year’s exciting, informative, and meaningful orientation program.
