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The tables below provide the agenda for our time together. You can find additional information related to parking, navigating campus, and general logistics listed under the "Need Help?" section towards the bottom of this page.

Orientation Agenda

Time	Session Title	Location
9:00am	Orientation Check-in Register for orientation and enjoy muffins, coffee, and juice compliments of Student Affairs.	MCAD Main Gallery
9:30am	Welcome (Students & Families/Supporters) We kick-start with a warm welcome from President Gwendolyn Freed, as well as Director of Student Life Brett Smith, who will provide an overview of the schedule for the day.	Auditorium 140
9:45am	Getting Started at MCAD Meet some of the people who will be helping you succeed at MCAD: Jen Zuccola, Vice President of Student Affairs; Brett Smith, Director of Student Life; Dann Servaty, Assistant Director of Financial Aid; Mark Sherman, Help Desk Director; Hana Bekele, Student Accounts Manager.	Auditorium 140
10:30am	Thriving at MCAD Meet the staff dedicated to helping you engage, adapt, and thrive at MCAD. Kate Gunther, Student Experience Coordinator, will discuss student clubs and social events on campus. In this session you will also become familiar with tutoring, accommodations, and counseling on campus. Kate Goodman, Director of Student Counseling and Wellness, and Timothy Gardner, Director of the Learning Center, will cover resources and scheduling appointments for assistance.	Auditorium 140
11:15am	Getting Grounded at MCAD A panel of students offers a glimpse of life at college, with details from Kate Gunther, Student Experience Coordinator, Kate Goodman, Director of Student Counseling and Wellness, and Timothy Gardner, Director of the Learning Center. From on campus events, to the things you need to know about the city, there is a lot to learn and explore here. Get the low-down on how to thrive from current students. Questions are encouraged!	Auditorium 140
Noon	Lunch (Students & Families/Supporters) Compliments of Student Affairs. If you haven't already, take a moment to make sure you have your Student ID created (at Campus Safety).	College Center & Cafe
1:00pm	Academics, Advising, and Registration In this session, meet the staff who will help keep you on track at MCAD: Melissa Rands, Vice President Academic Affairs; River Gordon, Registrar; Tannah Frawley, Academic Advising Coordinator and Peer Mentor Program Facilitator; and Jay Gould; Director of Foundation Studies. You will have advising and registration each semester, this is where you find out more!	Auditorium 140
2:00pm	Responsibility, Personal Safety, and Policies Become familiar with the school policies and plans that all students need to know. Representatives from Student Affairs and Public Safety, Jen Zuccola, Vice President of Student Affairs, Pam Hoffmann, Campus Safety Director, and Annie Shimkus, Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, will discuss emergency plans, Title IX, and other important safety topics.	Auditorium 140
3:00pm	Peer Mentor Tour & Laptop Pick-up The Peer Mentor Program provides first-semester MCAD students with a mentor and a small cohort of fellow first-semester students to aid in the transition to the college and give support in the areas of time management, study skills, technology, financial literacy, and more. They will also show you where to find your laptop!	Auditorium 140

Need Help?

Below, you'll find more information about parking and transportation as well as navigating campus. Not quite finding the information you're after? The MCAD Intranet is a great place to do a quick search for quick how-tos and guidance related to the various MCAD Resources.