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First Flight 2012 is scheduled for August 22-26. All traditional, first-year students are expected to attend all events.

Academically, new students will meet with their advisor, attend their first First Year Seminar class, and attend the New Student Convocation. All new students will be placed in small groups and assigned to an upper class mentor. Group assignments will be made based on where you will be living in the fall. Commuter students will be assigned to groups with other commuter students, but will also be connected to a group of students who are living on-campus.

First Flight is a great opportunity for both on campus and commuter students to make friends and familiarize themselves with campus. Cardinal Cards will be handed out and parking decals may be purchased during this time.

New Student Week: First Flight Information

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2012 First Flight Schedule

Click here for the schedule of events during New Student Week.
Move-In

New students living on-campus will move into their assigned residence hall on Wednesday, August 22 at their scheduled move-in time. Students who are registered to attend Orientation on Tuesday, August 21 will be able to move-in to their assigned living space on Monday, August 20.

When you arrive, eager Otterbein students, faculty and staff will greet you on the curb, in loading areas and in the parking lots. They'll even help you carry your belongings to your room!
Commuter and Transfer Students

Commuter Students
Commuter check-in will take place in the Campus Center lounge on Wednesday, August 22. After check-in, you will meet your team in the Campus Center lobby for your family meeting to receive your Cardinal Card, meal passes for the week, and other very important information!

Transfer Students
Transfer students are welcome and encouraged to attend First Flight, if they are interested. While many of the events and programs are geared toward traditional, first-time college students, First Flight is an excellent opportunity to meet other new Otterbein students.
If you are a transfer student and are interested in attending First Flight, please call the Orientation Office at 614-823-3202 so that you can be assigned to a flight team.

New Student Week: First Flight FAQ

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Why do I need to attend New Student Week: First Flight?

All first-year students are expected to attend all First Flight events and programs. During First Flight you will attend several academic programs including Academic Convocation, two meetings with your First Year Seminar class, and an important appointment with your Department and your faculty advisor. In addition to important academic meetings, First Flight is an important time to learn your way around campus and to get to know other students before classes begin.
I have a conflict during First Flight, what do I do?

New students are expected to attend programs on Wednesday evening, and Thursday and Friday. During this time you will have important meetings with your department, your advisor and your First Year Seminar class. You should treat those programs as you would a class on your schedule. If you have an unavoidable conflict, you should contact the Orientation Office.
What happens during First Flight?

Click here to see a tentative schedule for First Flight 2012.
I am not living on-campus and do not have a meal plan, can I eat during New Student Week?

All new students are given a wristband during First Flight that serves as your meal pass. All incoming first-year students, and transfer students who register, will have meals provided starting with dinner on Wednesday. The last First Flight meal is brunch on Sunday.
How are our First Flight teams assigned?

Teams are assigned based on your living arrangement for the fall. If you are living on campus, you will be assigned to a team of students who are living on your floor. You will also be connected to other floors in your building.

If you are commuting to campus in the fall, you will be assigned to a team with other commuter students. Commuter teams will also be connected to a residence hall during this week so that you are able to meet on-campus students, as well.
When do I need to turn in my Common Book Assignment?

You will turn in your Common Book Assignment during your first, First Year Seminar meeting which is scheduled for Thursday, August 23.

If you are not scheduled to take a First Year Seminar in the fall, you will still have the opportunity to meet with your FYS instructor during this time.
When is my advising appointment?

All students will meet with their department on Friday morning and from there will meet with their advisors individually. It is crucial that you are available on Friday morning to attend these important meetings!

New Student Week

This is the moment you've been waiting for.

New Student Week: First Flight Information

2012 First Flight Schedule

Move-In

Commuter and Transfer Students

New Student Week: First Flight FAQ

Why do I need to attend New Student Week: First Flight?

I have a conflict during First Flight, what do I do?

What happens during First Flight?

I am not living on-campus and do not have a meal plan, can I eat during New Student Week?

How are our First Flight teams assigned?

When do I need to turn in my Common Book Assignment?

When is my advising appointment?

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