Fall 2020 NSO Booklet

           Any questions?    Please ask Orientation staff or your Peer Leader. You may also email  [email protected].​    

  Table of Contents     Asynchronous vs. Synchronous   Week 1 August 3rd-7th, 2020:  Introductions & Technology Readiness     Week 2 August 10th-14th, 2020:   Campus Resources & Technology    Week 3 August 17th-21st, 2020:   Success Matters!    Week 4 August 24th-28th, 2020:   Countdown to First Day of Classes    Any questions?    Please ask Orientation staff or your Peer Leader. You may also email  [email protected].​   1 

  Asynchronous vs. Synchronous     Asynchronous (On Your Own):   After picking up an ID from the Department of Public Safety, locate your  residence hall and check in wi                  Synchronous:                             Any questions?    Please ask Orientation staff or your Peer Leader. You may also email  [email protected].​   2 

  Week 1: August 3rd-7th, 2020  Introductions and Technology Readiness    Asynchronous (On Your Own):   Student Online Training Modules:  ● MS Teams  ● Navigate  ● Blackboard  ● Zoom  ● How to use Bison  ● How to contact Technical support        Synchronous:   Monday, August 3rd, 2020 at 1:00pm-2:00pm  Meet & Greet with your Peer Leader and Classmates      Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 at 4:00pm-5:00pm EST  Onboarding Webinar hosted by the Admissions Office     Thursday, August 6th, 2020 at 5:00pm-6:00pm EST  Weekly Meeting with your Peer Leader and Classmates  (JumpStart Students: at 3:30pm EST)     Any questions?    Please ask Orientation staff or your Peer Leader. You may also email  [email protected].​   3 

    Week 2: August 10th-14th, 2020    Campus Resources and Technology      Asynchronous (On Your Own):  Campus Resources:  ● Health and Wellness Programs  ● Residence Life  ● Counseling and Psychological Services   ● Office of Students with Disabilities   ● Tutoring Services  ● Campus Activities   ● Late Night Gallaudet University   ●            Synchronous:   Monday, August 10th, 2020 at 4:00pm-5:00pm EST  Meet & Greet for Transfer Students     Thursday, August 13th, 2020 at 5:00pm-6:00pm EST  Weekly Meeting with your Peer Leader and Classmates  (JumpStart Students: at 3:30pm EST)     Any questions?    Please ask Orientation staff or your Peer Leader. You may also email  [email protected].​   4 

  Thursday, August 13th, 2020 at 7:00pm-8:00pm EST  Student Organizations Webinar     Friday, August 14th, 2020 at 7:00pm-8:00pm EST  Late Night Gallaudet University Event         Week 3: August 17th-21st, 2020   Success Matters!   Asynchronous (On Your Own):  Student Financial Services   Financial Aid             Synchronous:   Monday, August 17th, 2020 at 3:00pm-4:00pm EST  School of Human Development & Well-being Webinar    Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 at 3:00pm-4:00pm EST  School of Language, Education, and Society Webinar    Any questions?    Please ask Orientation staff or your Peer Leader. You may also email  [email protected].​   5 

  Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 at 5:00pm-6:00pm EST  Students of Color Webinar   Do you identify as a person of color? Come meet student leaders of color from  various student organizations as well as faculty and staff of color. Learn more about  the resources we have at Gallaudet to support YOU!       Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 at 3:00pm-4:00pm EST  School of Arts & Humanities Webinar     Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 at 4:00pm-5:00pm EST  Onboarding Webinar hosted by the Admissions Office     Thursday, August 20th, 2020 at 3:00pm-4:00pm EST  School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics Webinar    Thursday, August 20th, 2020 at 5:00pm-6:00pm EST  Weekly Meeting with your Peer Leader and Classmates  (JumpStart Students: at 3:30pm EST)     Friday, August 21st, 2020 at 3:00pm-4:00pm EST  School of Civic Leadership, Business, and Social Change Webinar                            Any questions?    Please ask Orientation staff or your Peer Leader. You may also email  [email protected].​   6 

                  Week 4: August 24th-28th, 2020   Countdown to First Day of Classes    Asynchronous (On Your Own):  University Welcome           Synchronous:   Monday, August 24th, 2020 at 4:00pm-5:00pm EST  Student Success Webinar    Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 at 4:00pm-5:00pm EST  Meet & Greet for LGBTQA Students  Come meet Alex Leffers, coordinator of the LGBTQA Resource Center, and learn  more about the programs, services, and opportunities for students, staff and faculty.  Learn more about what we all can do to make this a thriving community for  Any questions?    Please ask Orientation staff or your Peer Leader. You may also email  [email protected].​   7 

  lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (including nonbinary) and asexual members.  Allies are welcome to attend.    Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at 5:00pm-6:00pm EST  Weekly Meeting with your Peer Leader and Classmates  (JumpStart Students: at 3:30pm EST)     Friday, August 28th, 2020 at 4:00pm-5:00pm EST  Buff and Blue Closing Ceremony   At this time, we will wrap up New Student Orientation! We will have a raffle for  fantastic prizes. Don’t miss out! Students must be in attendance to receive prizes.           Any questions?    Please ask Orientation staff or your Peer Leader. You may also email  [email protected].​   8