Parent Orientation Schedule
Thursday
Parent orientation consists of presentations by UDM faculty, students and administrators about the programs and resources available to freshmen as they transition from high school to college. Parents will also learn about campus life opportunities and will have a chance to sit down one-on-one with a financial aid representative. Parent Orientation is a day full of helpful information. Plan to dress casually and comfortably.
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| 8 - 9 a.m. | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION | Student Center Building, Lobby and Fountain Lounge |
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| 8 - 8:30 a.m. | MASS (optional) | St. Ignatius Chapel, Commerce & Finance Building |
| 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. | REGISTRATION | Student Center Building, Lobby |
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| 9 - 9:15 a.m. | OVERVIEW | Student Center Building, Fountain Lounge Monica Williams, Dean of Students |
| WELCOME | Antoine M. Garibaldi, Ph.D., President | |
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| 9:15 - 9:35 a.m. | SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS | Student Center Building, Fountain Lounge Heather Hill - Vasquez, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Education |
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| 9:35 - 10:20 a.m. | GENERAL EDUCATION Academic Requirements College Specific |
Liberal Arts & Education - Briggs Building, Room 125 |
| Architecture - Seminar Room 116 |
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| Business Administration - Commerce & Finance Building, Room 139 | ||
| Engineering and Science - Engineering Building Room 220 | ||
| Health Professions - Chemistry Building, Room 114 and Health Professions Building | ||
| University College - Library, Room 319 | ||
| Dental Hygiene - Student Center Building, Fountain Lounge | ||
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| 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. | REFLECTIONS ON BEING A PARENT | Student Center Building, Fountain Lounge Cheryl Styzynski, Director, Student Accounting Office |
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| LIVING ON CAMPUS | Lanae Gill, Director, Residence Life | |
| Sr. Beth Finster, Assis. Director, University Ministry | ||
| Letitia Williams, Director, Department of Public Safety | ||
| Doug Pugh, General Manager, Dining Services | ||
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| 11:45 - 12:15 p.m. | MONEY MATTERS | Student Center Building, Fountain Lounge and Ballroom |
| Financial Aid | Kimberly Richardson, Financial Aid Counselor - Freshmen | |
| Student Accounting | Donnetta Pope, Tuition Management Liaison | |
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| 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. | LUNCH | Fountain Lounge |
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| 12:50 - 1:10 p.m. 1 - 1:10 p.m. |
TOUR (optional) ADVANCEMENT |
Student Center, Fountain Lounge Tour of Residence Halls (optional) Jacqueline Elliot |
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| 1:10 - 1:30 p.m. | FINANCIAL AID TOUR (optional) |
Student Center, Ballroom Tour of Residence Halls (optional) |
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| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | STUDENT PANEL | Student Center, Fountain Lounge |
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| 2 - 2:45 p.m. | SUPPORT SERVICES | Student Center, Fountain Lounge |
| Academic Advising and UAS | Emilie Gallegos, Director, University Academic Services | |
| Career Education Center | Elissa Clemons, Assistant Dean, Career Education Center | |
| Health Center | Deborah Hale, Director, Health Center | |
| Personal Counseling | Annamaria Silveri, Personal Counselor | |
| IT Services | Ranard Bynum, Help Desk Manager, Information Technology Services | |
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| 2:45 - 3 p.m. | Break | |
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| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | ENGAGING IN CAMPUS LIFE | Student Center, Fountain Lounge |
| UDM Titan Athletics | Brandon Longmeier, Director, Athletics Marketing Promotion | |
| Student Life | Aleczander Whitfield, Assistant Director, Student Life | |
| Intramural Sports | Adam Hollmann, Assistant Director, Campus Recreation & Intramural Sports and Facility Operations |
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| 3:30 p.m. | Wrap - up & Evaluation/Meet Students | |
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If your plans change or you are unable to attend, please contact the Office of Admissions at 800-635-5020 or admissions.events@udmercy.edu so we may reschedule or cancel your attendance.
For parents coming from afar… the city of Detroit and the surrounding communities have a lot to offer visitors. We encourage you to visit our Discover Detroit site for hotel and other visitor information!
The entire University community looks forward to hosting you during parent orientation this summer!
