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FRESHMAN ORIENTATION PROGRAM 2024
“THE SOUND OF SILENCE”

PROGRAM

Week 1

Day 1 • Monday, August 12

Day 2 • Tuesday, August 13

Day 3 • Wednesday, August 14

Day 4 • Thursday, August 15

Day 5 • Friday, August 16

Week 2

Day 1 • Monday, August 19

Day 2 • Tuesday, August 20

Day 3 • Wednesday, August 21

Day 4 • Thursday, August 22

Day 5 • Friday, August 23

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Important Notice:

Students will receive either a “P” or “F” grade based on their attendance and performance during the Academic Orientation Sessions.

In case of emergency, please contact

ɫ New Student Orientation Director Kamilya Kadyrova at kadyrova_k@auca.kg or office #420 (ɫ campus 4th floor)

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MONDAY, AUGUST 12

Time

EVENT

LOCATION – Responsible office/person

8:30– 9:10

REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN

  • Find your Department and receive an orientation T-shirt at the desk

ɫ CAMPUS OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the ɫ 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”

ɫ OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the ɫ building (south side)

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

9:30–10:00

WELCOMING CEREMONY

  • ɫ VPAA (Speech)

FORUM

  • ɫ VPAA
  • 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

Kitchinette area

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 CENTER (ASC)

INFORMATION SESSION on

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

ALL GROUPS:

Groups 1 - 9 > CH I (440)

Groups 10 - 14 > Room 434

Groups 15 - 20 > Room 410

  • Administrative Services Center

16:10 –17:10

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INFORMATION SESSION

  • Visa
  • Registration
  • Counseling Service/ Health Insurance
  • Student Accommodation/Dormitory
  • Q & A

CH I (Room 440)

All new international students

  • International Student Office (ISO)
  • Administrative Services Office (ASC)
  • Medical Office
  • Counseling Service Center
  • ɫ Dormitory Coordinator

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

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

Kitchenette area

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

WRITING AND ACADEMIC RESOURCES CENTER (WARC) Presentation

  • Academic Support Services and Resources for Successful Study
  • One-on-One Scheduling System

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • WARC Director and WARC Coordinator

15:00 - 15:40

MEDICAL OFFICE Presentation

  • Requirements for medical documents for all students
  • Medical Services/First Aid/ Student Health/Vaccinations Information

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • Medical Office

15:40 -16:10

“GREEN ɫ” Initiative

Presentation

  • Recycling and Sustainability

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • ‘Green ɫ’ Team

16:10 -16:20

Break

16:20 –18:45

SURVIVAL DAY “ɫ-GRAPHIA”

FORUM / CH I / GYM

All freshmen

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers
  • Medical Office

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

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

Kitchenette area

13:00–14:00

ACADEMIC SUCCESS at ɫ

  • Academic Expectations
  • Components of the Bachelor Degree
  • General Education Requirements/ Course Options + the First-Year Overview
  • Learning Skills
  • Q & A

ALL FRESHMEN:

Groups 1 - 9 > CH I (440)

Groups 10 - 14 > Room 434

Groups 15 - 20 > Room 410

  • General Education Co-Chairs/Director of Core Humanities: FYS/SYS
  • Academic Advising Office

14:00 - 14:10

Break

14:10– 15:10

STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE

    • Anti-harassment policy
    • Communication and social media practices
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • 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”

  • Life Outside the Classroom
  • Student Involvement Opportunities

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • Art Director
  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

15:40 - 16:10

CAMPUS SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION

  • Facilities for students with disabilities
  • Q & A

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • Physical Plant Department

16:10-16:15 Break

16:15 - 17:15

LIBRARY SESSION and USER X

Library and IT services on campus

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

  • Library, IT

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office

9:30 –10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1-20in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 –10:50

Break

10:50 –12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1-20in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 –13:00

Lunch Break.

Kitchenette area

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 and PREPARING A STUDY SCHEDULE

  • Online registration tutorial

ALL FRESHMEN:

Groups 1 - 9 > CH I (440)

Groups 10- 14 > Room 434

Groups 15 - 20 > Room 410

  • Registrar’s Office Specialists

15:00 –15:10

Break

15:10– 15:40

COUNSELING SERVICE at ɫ

  • Overcoming Challenges of the First Year
  • Appointment System

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • Counseling Service Officer

15:40 –16:10

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

Presentation

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • CCE Executive Director

16:10– 16:20

Break

16:20-17:20

LIBRARY SESSION and USER X

  • Library and IT services on campus

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

  • Library, IT


/FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

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

Kitchenette area

13:00–14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1-20 n their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10–14:20

Break

14:20–14:50

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY at ɫ:

Anti-plagiarism Session

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • WARC Director

14:50–15:00

Break

15:00-16:00

MEETING WITH ASSIGNED FACULTY ADVISORS

  • Online registration tutorial
  • Faculty advisors share their communication preferences with their advisees

*Office Managers of all undergraduate programs bring departmental CHECKLISTS for freshmen to this meeting



ALL FRESHMEN:

AMI – Room 309

ANTH - Room 207

BA – Room 410

ECON – Room 435

EMSD - Room 304

IBL – Room 220

ICP – Room G34

JMC – Room 307

LAS – Room G35

PSY - Room 434

SFW – CH I (440)

SOC – Room 308

TCMA – Room 306

  • Faculty Advisors
  • Chairs of the major programs
  • Office Managers of Academic Programs

16:00-16:10

Break

16:10– 18:00

BODY MOVING DAY

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

/MONDAY, AUGUST 19

Reminder: The deadline for submission of a student portfolio is August 23

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office

9:30–10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1-20in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40–10:50

Break

10:50–12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1-20in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00-13:00

Lunch Break.

Kitchenette area

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

KYRGYZ LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM

  • Oral interviews will be conducted by the General Education department

All local freshmen:

Refer to your L&T Faculty to find yourself on the list and find the relevant classroom for the placement interview

  • General Education Department



15:20-16:20

Q&A SESSION:

GOOD ADVICE AND GOOD QUESTIONS

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

ALL FRESHMEN:

AMI – Room 309

ANTH - Room 207

BA – Room 410

ECON – Room 435

EMSD - Room 304

IBL – Room 220

ICP – Room G34

JMC – Room 307

LAS – Room G35

PSY - Room 434

SFW – CH I (440)

SOC – Room 308

TCMA – Room 306

  • Department Chairs/Program Coordinators
  • Office Managers

16:20-16:30

Break

16:30-17:20

ɫ THEATER “MIRRORS” MUSICAL

presentation.

CH I

Groups 1- 20

  • ɫ Art Director
  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

17:20-19:00

“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals

CH I (Room 440)

Groups 1- 20

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

/TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

DEADLINE FOR MINI- INTELLECTUAL ESSAY SUBMISSION!

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office

9:30–10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1-20in 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

Kitchenette area

13:00–14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1-20in 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 -15:30

AI Awareness and Introduction to the E-course (MOODLE)

Presentation by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology

ALL FRESHMEN:

FORUM

  • CTLT Director
  • Senior Specialist for E-Learning

15:30-16:10

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Presentation

  • Career Prospects
  • On-Campus Employment Opportunities for Students
  • Career Preparation and Skill Building

ALL FRESHMEN:

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • Career Development Office

16:10-16:50

INFORMAL MEETINGS WITH ADVISORS

  • Questions regarding registration and study tracks

ALL FRESHMEN:

Faculty Advisors are available in the corresponding rooms or via Zoom.

Please refer your questions: to the departmental emails to find out the information about your advisor:

AMI (Office 415) - math@auca.kg

ANTH (Office 315) - anth@auca.kg

BA(Office 210) - busadm@auca.kg

ECON(Office 215) - econ@auca.kg

EMSD (Office 415)- ageo@auca.kg

IBL (Office 210) - law@auca.kg

ICP (Office 210) - icp@auca.kg

JMC (Office 215) jour@auca.kg

LAS (Office 333) - las@auca.kg

PSY (Office 310) - psy@auca.kg

SFW (Office 310) - sfw@auca.kg

SOC (Office 315) - soc@auca.kg

TCMA (Office 415) tcma@auca.kg

Please visit your departments for additional information

16:50– 17:00

Break

17:00- 18:30

“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals

CH I (Room 440)

Groups 1- 20

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

/WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

Registration for courses

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 1-20in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 –13:00

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area

13:00–18:00

ONLINE REGISTRATION for COURSES

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


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

ARE OPEN FROM 13:00 to 18:00!

FORUM

  • Faculty advisors are available in relevant departments
  • Please visit your departments for additional information or email your department chair for additional information

Please refer your questions: to the departmental emails to find out the information about your advisor:

AMI (Office 415) - math@auca.kg

ANTH (Office 315) - anth@auca.kg

BA(Office 210) - busadm@auca.kg

ECON(Office 215) - econ@auca.kg

EMSD (Office 415)- ageo@auca.kg

IBL (Office 210) - law@auca.kg

ICP (Office 210) - icp@auca.kg

JMC (Office 215) jour@auca.kg

LAS (Office 333) - las@auca.kg

PSY (Office 310) - psy@auca.kg

SFW (Office 310) - sfw@auca.kg

SOC (Office 315) - soc@auca.kg

TCMA (Office 415) tcma@auca.kg

  • Rooms are available for registration purposes: G31, G30, 233, 223, 433, 432

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/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office

9:30-10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1- 20in 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 1-20in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10- 14:20

Break

14:20 –15:50

Rehearsals

  • Volunteers
  • All freshmen

15:50 - 16:00

Break

16:00- 18:00

“STAR ACADEMY” – Final Performance

FORUM

Groups 1- 20

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

STUDENT PORTFOLIOS ARE DUE!!!

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office

10:00 - 11:10

Academic Session 1

Groups 1- 20 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

11:10- 11:20

Break

11:20 –12:30


Academic Session 2

Groups 1- 20in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:30 –13:30

Lunch Break


13:30 - 15:00


Informal Meetings with Department Faculty, Current Students, and Alumni

  • Study Track-related issues
  • Sharing experiences
  • Prospects of the major/Career options
  • Q&A

ALL FRESHMEN:

AMI – Room 309

ANTH - Room 207

BA – Room 410

ECON – Room 435

EMSD - Room 304

IBL – Room 220

ICP – Room G34

JMC – Room 307

LAS – Room G35

PSY - Room 434

SFW – CH I (440)

SOC – Room 308

TCMA – Room 306


15:00 -16:30

CLOSING CEREMONY “YOU ARE NOT ALONE!”


AUCA President (Closing remarks)


Film showing on

“ORIENTATION 2024: Our First Steps in ɫ”


FORUM

Groups 1- 20

  • AUCA President
  • ɫ Art Director
  • Director of ɫ Freshman Orientation Program
  • Student Life Office
  • PR Office
  • Volunteers

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Students will receive either a “P” or “F” grade based on their attendance and performance during the Academic Orientation Sessions.

In case of an emergency, please contact

ɫ Freshman Orientation and Language and Thinking Program Director

Kamilya Kadyrova at kadyrova_k@auca.kg or office #420 (ɫ campus 4th floor)

American University of Central Asia
7/6 Aaly Tokombaev Street
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic720060

Тел.: +996 (312) 915000 + Вн.
Факс:+996 (312) 915 028