FRESHMAN ORIENTATION PROGRAM 2023
“THE SOUND OF SILENCE”

Time

EVENT

LOCATION – Responsible office/person

8:30– 9:10

REGISTRATION

·         Find your Department and Receive a T-Shirt at the desk

OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the AUCA building (south side)

• Office managers of major programs
• Student Life Office
• Volunteers
• Admission Office
• International Office
• PR Office
• Security
• Medical Office

9:10– 9:30

STUDENT “MIXER”

OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the AUCA building (south side) 

• Student Life Office
• Volunteers

9:30–10:00

WELCOMING CEREMONY

•  AUCA President (Speech)

FORUM

• Freshman Orientation Director
• Student Life Office
• PR Office

10:00–10:10

Break

10:10–11:20

Academic Session 1

Group # -   Room #

    1 –     G 34

    2 –     G 35

    3 -      203

    4 –      204

    5 –      205

    6 –      206

    7 –      207  

    8 –      303

    9 –       304

   10 –      306

   11 –      307

   12 –      308

   13 –      309

   14 –      406

   15 –      407

   16 –      408

   17 –      409

   18 –      410

   19 –      434

    20 –      435

• Corresponding Orientation Faculty

11:20–11:30

Break

11:30–12:40

Academic Session 2

Groups 1- 20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

12:40–13:40

Lunch Break

13:40–14:50

Academic Session 3

Groups 1- 20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

14:50–15:10

Break

15:10 - 16:10

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICE INFORMATION SESSION

• ID/Universal Bank Cards
• Study Agreements
• Tuition Payment Process

Groups   1 - 10      > CH I (440)

Groups 11 - 15      > Room 434

Groups 16 - 20      > Room 410

• Administrative Services Office

16:10 –17:10

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INFORMATION SESSION

• Visa
• Registration
• Counseling Service/ Medical Insurance
• Accommodation Issues
• Q & A

CH I (Room 440)

All new international students

• International Student Office
• Administrative Services Office
• Medical Office
• Counseling Service Center

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible   Office

9:30 –10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1- 20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40–10:50

Break

10:50–12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1- 20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00–13:00

Lunch Break

13:00–14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1- 20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10–14:20

 Break

14:20 -14:40

MEDICAL OFFICE Presentation

• Requirements on medical documents

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• Medical Office

14:40 - 15:20

Presentation on GREEN AUCA Initiative

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

• Green AUCA’ Team

15:20 -16:00

·         Campus Security and Fire Safety Issues

·         Facilities for students with disabilities

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

• Physical Plant Department

16:00 -16:10

Break

16:10 –18:30

SURVIVAL DAY “AUCA-GRAPHIA”

FORUM / CH I / GYM

• Student Life Office
• Volunteers
• Medical Office

Time

EVENT

LOCATION   –   Responsible Office

9:30–10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1- 20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40–10:50

Break

10:50–12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1- 20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00–13:00

Lunch Break

-          Peer advisors are available at the FORUM during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

13:00–14:00

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

• Academic Expectations
• Components of the Degree
• General Education + First Year Overview
• Learning Skills

Groups 1 -10      > CH I (440)

Groups 11 -15    > Room 434

Groups 16 - 20   > Room 410

• Academic Advising Office
• Director of Core Humanities/ General Education Head

14:00 - 14:10

Break

14:10– 15:10

STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE

• Anti-harassment Policy
• Communication and Social Media Practices
• Code of Students’ Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• Dean of Student Affairs
• Student Affairs Coordinator
• Student Life Officer

15:10-15:40

“UNIQUE SPIRIT”

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• Art Director
• Student Life Office
• Volunteers

15:40 -16:10

WRITING AND ACADEMIC RESOURCES CENTER (WARC) Presentation

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• WARC Director and Coordinators

16:10–17:10

LIBRARY SESSION and  USER X  

CH I (440) - Parallel Session for   Groups 1- 10

• Library, IT

Time

EVENT

LOCATION  -  Responsible Office

9:30 –10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 –10:50

Break

10:50 –12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 –13:00

Lunch Break

-          Peer advisors are available at the FORUM during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

13:00 –14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10 – 14:20

Break

14:20 –15:00

INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE REGISTRATION

“Online registration tutorial”

http://onlineregistration.auca.kg/en/help/student/

Groups 1-10       > CH I (440)

Groups 11-15     > Room 434

Groups 16- 20    > Room 410

• Registrar’s Office

15:00 –15:10

Break

15:10– 15:40

COUNSELING SERVICE at AUCA

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• Counseling Service Office

15:40 –16:10

CCE (Civic Engagement Center) and SIDP (Student Initiative Development Program) Presentation

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• CCE Executive Director

16:10– 16:50

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY at AUCA:

Anti-plagiarism Session

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• WARC Director

16:50-17:00

Break

17:00 –18:00

LIBRARY SESSION and USER X

CH I (440) - Parallel Session for Groups 11-20

• Library, IT

Time

EVENT

LOCATION   - Responsible Office

9:30–10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40–10:50

Break

10:50–12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00–13:00

Lunch Break

-          Peer advisors are available at the FORUM during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

13:00–14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10–14:20

Break

14:20–15:20

MEETING WITH ACADEMIC ADVISORS

• Online registration tutorial

http://onlineregistration.auca.kg/en/help/student/

*Office Managers of major programs should bring departmental CHECKLISTS to this meeting

SFW   -                            FORUM

ICP –                           Room G34

ANTH -                        Room 207

IBL –                            Room 220

ES –                             Room 301

TCMA –                        Room 306

JMC –                          Room 307

AMI –                           Room 309

SOC –                          Room 409

ECON –                        Room 410

AGEO/EMSD -             Room 430

PSY –                           Room 434

LAS –                           Room 435

BA –                             CH I (440)

• Academic Advising
• Office Managers of Academic Programs

15:20–15:30

Break

15:30-16:00

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Career Development Center Presentation

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• Career Development Office

16:00-16:10

Break

16:10– 18:00

BODY MOVING  DAY

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• Student Life Office
• Volunteers

Time

EVENT

LOCATION  - Responsible Office

9:30–10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40–10:50

Break

10:50–12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00-13:00

Lunch Break

-          Peer advisors are available at the FORUM during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

13:00–14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10–14:20

Break

14:20-15:00

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• Scholarships and Financial Aid Office

15:00-16:00

Q&A SESSION:

“GOOD ADVICE AND GOOD QUESTIONS”

• Meeting with Department Chairs and Office Managers of all Undergraduate Academic Programs

ICP –                           Room G34

ANTH -                        Room 207

IBL –                            Room 220

ES –                             Room 301

AGEO/EMSD -             Room 304

TCMA –                        Room 306

JMC –                           Room 307

SOC –                           Room 308

AMI –                            Room 309

LAS –                            Room 409                      

PSY -                             Room 410

BA    –                           Room 434

ECON –                        Room 435

SFW –                           CH I (440)

• Department Chairs/Program Coordinators
• Office Managers

16:00-16:10

Break

16:10-17:00

AUCA THEATER “MIRRORS” MUSICAL

presentation.

CH I

Groups 1-20

• AUCA Art Director
• Student Life Office
• Volunteers

17:00-17:10

Break

17:10- 19:00

“STAR ACADEMY”  rehearsals

CH I (Room 440)

Groups 1-20

• Student Life Office
• Volunteers

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office

9:30–10:40

 Academic Session 1

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40–10:50

Break

10:50–12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00-13:00

Lunch Break

-          Peer advisors are available at the FORUM during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

13:00–14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10–14:20

Break

14:20 –15:00

“SHARED READING BY STUDENTS & FACULTY”

(Whole L&T community share their writing that they have produced during the program.)

CH I           –        Groups 1- 9

Room 410  –        Groups 10- 13

Room 434  –        Groups 14 -16

Room 435  –        Groups 17, 18

Room G34 –        Groups 19, 20

• Language and Thinking Faculty
• All freshmen

15:00 -15:10

Break

15:10-16:10

KYRGYZ PLACEMENT EXAM

Ø  Paper-based tests will be conducted by the General Education department

All freshmen

Groups 1 - 7 –         CH I (440)

Groups 8 -17 -         FORUM

Groups 18- 20 –      Room 410

• General Education Department

16:10-16:20

Break

16:20– 18:00

“STAR ACADEMY” final rehearsals

CH I (Room 440)

Groups 1-20

• Student Life Office
• Volunteers

Time

EVENT

LOCATION  -    Responsible Office

9:30 - 10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40– 10:50

Break

10:50 – 12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 –13:00

Lunch Break

-          Peer advisors are available at the FORUM during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

13:00–14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10-14:20

Break

14:20–16:00

ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS!

Advisors are available to help you with registration based on the major you are enrolled in.

AUCA COMPUTER LABS (G31, G30, 233, 223, 433, and 432) ARE OPEN FROM 14:20 to 18:00!

FORUM                                                          

• Advisors are available at the tables in the FORUM
• Please visit the Academic Advising office (room #244) or email advising@auca.kg for additional information
• Rooms G31, G30, 233, 223, 433, 432

16:00–18:00

“STAR ACADEMY” – Final performance

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• Student Life Office
• Volunteers
• Director of AUCA Freshman Orientation Program

Time

EVENT

LOCATION  -  Responsible Office

8:30–10:55

ONLINE REGISTRATION continues

Meeting with Advisors

COMPUTER LABS (G31, G30, 233, 223, 433, and 432) ARE OPEN

• Advisors are available in their offices.
• Please visit the Academic Advising office (room #244) or email advising@auca.kg for additional information.

10:55–11:00

Break

11:00 –12:10

Academic Session 1

Groups 1-20 in their respective rooms

• Language and Thinking Faculty

12:10 –13:10

Lunch Break

13:10 –14:30

CLOSING CEREMONY “YOU ARE NOT ALONE!”

Film Showing on

“ORIENTATION 2023: Our First Steps in AUCA”

FORUM

Groups 1-20

• Orientation Director
• Student Life Office
• PR Office
• Volunteers

19:00-22:00

AUCA FRESHMAN PARTY: AUCA AND COKE STUDIO

Headliners:

• AUCA Theater “Mirrors”
• JAX
• Tamga
• Aiym Aiylchieva
• Bayastan
• Ayana Kasymova   
• Interactive Games
• DJ Set

OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the AUCA building (south side) 

• Student Life Office
• Volunteers
• All Orientation Community