(PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 3, 2005) - The Phoenix College Office of Recruitment and Retention will offer the Spring 2005 new student orientation on Saturday, Jan. 8. The free orientation will be jam packed with important information for new and current students. The event will get underway at 8 a.m. in the Bulpitt Auditorium.

New and continuing students are encouraged to mark their calendars and get ready to hear the latest strategies for college success. The event is free; however, students must register for NC 500, section 9000 to attend.

View the full orientation schedule below.

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Registration
Student Club and Academic Program Fair
Campus and Class Schedule Tours
Sophomore Square

9 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Bulpitt Auditorium

9:20 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
Program of the Day

9:25 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
PC 101: How to Survive in College
PowerPoint Presentation & Skit

10:25 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Dismissal to Workshops

10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
First Session

11:15 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Second Session

Attend helpful workshops to learn about:

• SAIL - Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership
• Dazed and Confused? - Discover Services, Explore Careers, Job Opportunities, Programs of Study and much more
• University Bound - What You Need to Ensure a Smooth Transfer
• Strategies for College Success
• Calling all PC Parents and Significant Others * Bilingual session - all efforts will be made to provide interpreters for languages requested in advance.
• Scholarships - How to Apply and Be Successful!

12 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Closing, Evaluations and Door Prizes
Cafeteria

12:15 p.m.
Lunch
Cafeteria and Bears Den Patio (HC)

Parents are welcome; however, no children please.

For more information, click here or visit the Recruitment web site.

Phoenix College will make every effort to provide translators for students of languages other than English, and to accommodate students with special needs wishing to attend this event. Please contact our office to submit your written request. All requests for translators or special needs assistance must be submitted by Jan. 6, 2005.