New Graduate Student School Orientations
You are embarking on what will be a powerfully challenging and rewarding time in your graduate school life. Your training here begins with New Student Orientation. Schedules and dates are below:
Key Dates for 2023
- July 3-23 Photo upload (mandatory)
- July 18-19 Online Student Orientation
- Aug 9-18 Early orientation period for Design & Production (Animatronics, Costume Design, Scene Design, Scenic Art, Stage Properties, Wig & Makeup)
- Aug 14-18 Orientation period for Design & Production (Production Project Management, Costume Technology, Stage Automation, Sound Design, Technical Direction)
- Aug 14-21 Orientation period for Filmmaking and Music
- Aug. 14 New graduate students arrive
- Aug. 21 University classes begin
Recorded New Student & Parent Online Orientation Videos
The online sessions recorded on July 18-19, 2023 are posted below. Each session title is a video link and will open in a new browser tab.
- Recorded Zoom Video Link | Orientation to Health, Counseling Services, Student Support and Assistance, and Learning Resources (Online - 45:19) (Students) 8:45-10a.m. (EST), Zoom
- Recorded Zoom Video Link | Safety, Security and Student Conduct (Online - 1:00:27) by Student Affairs (Students) 10:15-11:15 a.m (EST), Zoom
- Recorded Zoom Video Link | Student Engagement & Leadership (Online - 38:02) by Student Affairs (Students) 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (EST), Zoom
- Recorded Zoom Video Link | Housing, Dining and One Card (Online - 41:55) by Student Affairs (Students) 1-2 p.m. (EST), Zoom
- Recorded Zoom Video Link | Orientation to Health, Counseling Services, Student Support and Assistance, and Learning Resources (Online - 45:19) (Students) 8:45-10a.m. (EST), Zoom
- Recorded Zoom Video Link | Safety, Security and Student Conduct (Online - 1:00:27) by Student Affairs (Students) 10:15-11:15 a.m (EST), Zoom
- Recorded Zoom Video Link | Student Engagement & Leadership (Online - 38:02) by Student Affairs (Students) 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (EST), Zoom
- Recorded Zoom Video Link | Housing, Dining and One Card (Online - 41:55) by Student Affairs (Students) 1-2 p.m. (EST), Zoom
Day-by-Day Orientation Schedules
Review UNCSA Community Health Standards prior to arrival on campus.
In-Person Orientation period for Design & Production (Costume Design, Scene Design, Scenic Art, Stage Properties, Wig & Makeup Design, Production Project Management, Costume Technology, Stage Automation, Sound Design, Technical Direction), Filmmaking and Music. Students must have valid photo ID (drivers license or passport).
Residential students and commuter students have an open check-in on Aug. 14 from 10 a.m to 1:30 p.m.
Early Arrival on Wednesday, Aug. 9 for Design & Production (Costume Design, Scene Design, Scenic Art, Stage Properties, Wig & Makeup Design, Animatronics).
Wednesday, Aug. 9
- Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., D&P Building, Room 115
Thursday, Aug. 10
- Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., D&P Building, Room 115
Friday, Aug. 11
- Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., D&P Building, Room 115
Saturday, Aug. 12
- Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., D&P Building, Room 115
Sunday, Aug. 13
- Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., D&P Building, Room 115
Monday, Aug. 14
- Move-In/Check-In (Commuters/Residential) 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. New residential student move-in & commuter students have an open check-in
- Parking | Lot N
- Residence Life | Hanes Student Commons
- Parking Decals | Hanes Student Commons
- One Card | Hanes Student Commons
- Mail Center | Hanes Student Commons
*Once Check-In is completed students proceed to Move-In
- Graduate Student Council Q&A and Luncheon Session 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Eisenberg Social Hall
- Graduate Student Cookout and Volleyball Tournament 5-6:30 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, The Hill
Tuesday, Aug. 15
- Breakfast 8-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Design and Production Meeting with D&P Graduate Faculty 4-4:30 p.m., D&P Room 127
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Wednesday, Aug. 16
- Breakfast 7:15-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- A.L.I.C.E. Training 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., D&P Room 113
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Design and Production Walking Tour of Facilities 2-4:30 p.m., Meet at D&P Front Lobby
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Thursday, Aug. 17
- Breakfast 7:15-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Design and Production Maker Space Orientation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Aquarius - Maker Space - 101
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
- Design and Production Introduction to the Library and Its Resources 4-5 p.m., 2nd floor of Library
- International Studnents Information Session 5-6 p.m. Library 4th Floor
- International Student Association Mixer 6-7 p.m., Library 4th Floor
Friday, Aug. 18
- Breakfast 7:15-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Orientation Curriculum & DegreeWorks (Optional) 10-11:30 a.m., D&P Drawing Studio 113
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
- Design and Production Meeting (All New D&P Students) 2–4:30 p.m., Freedman Theatre
- Design and Production New Student Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m.. Sneden's Landing
- Grad Social 7:30-9:30 p.m., 634 W 4th St Suite 120
Saturday, Aug. 19
- Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Sunday, Aug. 20
- Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Monday Aug. 21
- Academic Classes Begin
- Party on the Plaza 5:30p-6:30 p.m. Daniels Plaza
Tuesday Aug. 22
- Design and Production General Meeting (All D&P Students) 3:30–5:30 p.m., Freedman Theatre
Sunday Aug. 27
- Design and Production Respirator Fittings and Training (Appointments Will Be Posted) 1-2 p.m., D&P Drawing Studio-113
Monday, Aug. 14
- Move-In/Check-In (Commuters/Residential) 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. New residential student move-in & commuter students have an open check-in
- Parking | Lot N
- Residence Life | Hanes Student Commons
- Parking Decals | Hanes Student Commons
- One Card | Hanes Student Commons
- Mail Center | Hanes Student Commons
*Once Check-In is completed students proceed to Move-In
- Graduate Student Council Q&A and Luncheon Session 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Eisenberg Social Hall
- Graduate Student Cookout and Volleyball Tournament 5-6:30 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, The Hill
Tuesday, Aug. 15
- Breakfast 8-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Wednesday, Aug. 16
- Breakfast 7:15-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Thursday, Aug. 17
- Breakfast 7:15-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Grad School Film Welcome Session 9-10 a.m., Film Village, Gold Theatre (Mandatory)
- Story Ideation Workshop (New Graduate Screenwriters & Creative Producers) 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Film Village, Scoring Stage 3101
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
- International Studnents Information Session 5-6 p.m. Library 4th Floor
- International Student Association Mixer 6-7 p.m., Library 4th Floor
Friday, Aug. 18
- Breakfast 7:15-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Library Tour 1-2 p.m., 2nd Floor Library
- Grad Film Equipment Workshop (for both G1 and G2 Graduate Screenwriters & Creative Producers) 2-4 p.m. Location TBD
- All School Film Meeting 4-5 p.m., Film Village, Main Theatre (Required)
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
- Pizza Party for All Film Students 5-6:30 p.m., Film Village, BB&T Lobby (Optional)
- Grad Social 7:30-9:30 p.m., 634 W 4th St Suite 120
Saturday, Aug. 19
- Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Sunday, Aug. 20
- Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Monday Aug. 21
- Academic Classes Begin
- Party on the Plaza 5:30p-6:30 p.m. Daniels Plaza
Monday, Aug. 14
- Move-In/Check-In (Commuters/Residential) 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. New residential student move-in & commuter students have an open check-in
- Parking | Lot N
- Residence Life | Hanes Student Commons
- Parking Decals | Hanes Student Commons
- One Card | Hanes Student Commons
- Mail Center | Hanes Student Commons
*Once Check-In is completed students proceed to Move-In
- Graduate Student Council Q&A and Luncheon Session 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Eisenberg Social Hall
- SCHOOL OF MUSIC WELCOME MEETING & WALKING TOUR FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS 3-5:00 p.m. Outside Library & Learning Commons
- Graduate Student Cookout and Volleyball Tournament 5-6:30 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, The Hill
Tuesday, Aug. 15
- Aural Skills Proficiency Assessment: Interview Portion (required of all new Music MM degree students; throughout the day, scheduled directly between student and faculty)
- Breakfast 8-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Dining Hall
- A.L.I.C.E. Training 2-4 p.m., Location TBD
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Wednesday, Aug. 16
- Aural Skills Proficiency Assessment: Interview Portion (required of all new Music MM degree students; throughout the day, scheduled directly between student and faculty)
- Breakfast 7:15-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Thursday, Aug. 17
- Aural Skills Proficiency Assessment: Interview Portion (required of all new Music MM degree students; throughout the day, scheduled directly between student and faculty)
- Breakfast 7:15-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
- International Studnents Information Session 5-6 p.m. Library 4th Floor
- International Student Association Mixer 6-7 p.m., Library 4th Floor
Friday, Aug. 18
- Breakfast 7:15-10 a.m., Dining Hall
- Aural Skills Proficiency Assessment: Dictation Portion (required of all new Music MM degree students) 9-10 a.m., Watson Chamber Music Hall
- First-of-Year Hearings: Brass Students (individual times will be posted) 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Watson Chamber Music Hall
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- First-of-Year Hearings: Woodwind Students (individual times will be posted) 1-3:30 p.m., Watson Chamber Music Hall
- First-of-Year Hearings: String Students (individual times will be posted) 3:30-6 p.m., School of Music Complex - 167
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
- First-of-Year Hearings: Piano Students (individual times will be posted) 4-5:30 p.m., Watson Chamber Music Hall
- Grad Social 7:30-9:30 p.m., 634 W 4th St Suite 120
Saturday, Aug. 19
- Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Sunday, Aug. 20
- Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dining Hall
- Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Hanes Student Commons, Dining Hall
Monday Aug. 21
- Academic Classes Begin
- Party on the Plaza 5:30p-6:30 p.m. Daniels Plaza
Wednesday Aug. 23
- School of Music Convocation 2-2:50 p.m., Watson Hall