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1ORIENTATION 2022
WELCOME TO NDMU!These programs and events will introduce you to the campusenvironment, provide opportunities for you to meet your classmatesas well as faculty and staff, and equip you with the tools and resourcesnecessary for a successful college career. Our hope is that you will attendeach program and take advantage of all of the social opportunities. If atime range is indicated for an event, it means either that you have thatperiod of time to check it out or that you will find further instructions inyour arrival packet. If only a start time is indicated, please report to thespecified location several minutes prior to the beginning of the event.Events marked withTRACKER2are mandatory.MENTORSHIP &SPONSORSHIPPERSONALLEADERSHIPCOMMUNICATION& TEAMWORKGLOBAL AWARENESS& DIVERSITY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26NEW STUDENT MOVE-IN: BLOCK 18:00–11:00 a.m.Meletia HallNEW STUDENT MOVE-IN BLOCK 212:00–2:00 p.m.Meletia HallEXPLORING CAMPUS RESOURCES11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.BUSINESS OFFICE: THERESA HALL, ROOM 123Answer questions about your payment plan or cost of attending NDMU.CAREER CENTER: THERESA HALL, ROOM 120Stop by to talk career readiness and career identity.FINANCIAL AID: FOURIER HALL, ROOM 001Stop by to ask questions regarding grants, scholarships, loans, andfederal work study.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, NDMU IDS: RICE HALL, ROOM 105Questions regarding your NDMU ID, or other technology.PUBLIC SAFETY, PARKING PASSES: LOBBY OF CAROLINE HALLAll students must register their vehicles with the Office of Public Safety.Stop by this office to take care of this task or address other parking andsafety concerns you may have.REGISTRAR: CAROLINE HALL, ROOM 125This office handles course registration and student records.MORRISSY FAMILY RECEPTION11:30 a.m.Otenasek HouseA welcome mixer for all students in the Morrissy Honors Program andtheir families. We invite you to come to the ‘O’ House to meet thedirector, fellow honors peers, faculty, staff and take a tour of your honorshome base.3
FAMILY FAREWELL WITH PRESIDENT YAM & NDMU LEADERSHIP2:30 p.m.Tent behind Doyle HallAfter students say goodbye to their families, all families can come tomeet President Yam and other NDMU Leadership.ORIENTATION CHECK-IN FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUTERSTUDENTS2:30–3:00 p.m.Marion Burk Knott Lobby (MBK)Stop by the check-in table, get your orientation group assignment,grab your schedule for the weekend and some NDMU swag. Getready to meet your peers and build relationships that will last alifetime. Go Gators!PLAYFAIR3:00–4:30 p.m.Marion Burk Knott Gym (MBK)Playfair is the perfect way to make friends on campus, build unity, anddiscover your school spirit! The event is led by trained facilitators.MEET YOUR ORIENTATION LEADER4:30–5:00 p.m.Marion Burk Knott Gym (MBK)Students will gather into their assigned orientation group to meet theirofficial Orientation Leader for the weekend!DINNER5:00–6:30 p.m.Doyle Dining HallFLOOR MEETINGS6:30–7:30 p.m.Meletia HallAttend your first official floor meeting in your residence hall to meet yourResident Advisor (RA) and learn everything you need to know aboutliving in the residence hall.4
COMMUTER MEETING6:30–7:30 p.m.Doyle Hall, Gator AlleyAttend a commuter specific meeting to learn about the resourcesavailable to you and meet fellow commuter students.OUTDOOR MOVIE: ENCANTO8:00 p.m.Doyle LawnBring a blanket and gather on Doyle Lawn for a screening of Encanto.Popcorn, cotton candy, and drinks will be provided.SATURDAY, AUGUST 27ORIENTATION CHECK-IN FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUTERSTUDENTS10:00–10:30 a.m.Marion Burk Knott Lobby (MBK)Stop by the check-in table and regroup with your Orientation Leader.This is your first full day of Orientation. Let’s get ready for a full day offun!ROUND-ROBIN OF RESOURCES10:30–11:30 a.m.Doyle Hall, Doyle FormalPublic Safety, Career Center, Accessibility, Tutoring / Success Center/ Trailblazers, Handbook, IT, Bonner Program, My Americorps VISTAmentoring/tutoring program, and IMPRINT.BRUNCH12:00–1:00 p.m.Doyle Dining HallMEET YOUR ORIENTATION LEADER1:15pmDoyle Hall, Doyle FormalMeet your orientation leader to guide you to the LNDL for the nextevent.5
SERVICE WITH A PURPOSE: AN INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITYCARE AND ENGAGEMENT1:30–3:00 p.m.Loyola Notre Dame Library, 1st Floor MakerspaceUtilize your creativity while serving others, crafting items such asbookmarks, buttons, and postcards to address identified needs oncampus and in the greater Baltimore community. Participants also willalso receive MobileServe training, as well as an introduction to socialissues which will be explored further through the service-learningcomponent of NDMU 100.ILLUMINATING THE INTENTIONS: AN ALL-CLASSES ASSEMBLY4:00–6:00 p.m.LeClerc AuditoriumAll Women’s College students are required to attend this program, wherethey will meet with fellow members of their class and set intentions forthemselves as they reflect on their NDMU experience.WOMEN’S COLLEGE COOKOUT6:00–7:30 p.m.Tent Behind Doyle HallAll Women’s College students are asked to attend a free outdoorcookout.LIGHTING THE WAY: LANTERN CHAIN7:30 p.m.NDMU ArchAll Women’s College students will welcome new students during thisevent that is grounded in NDMU tradition.HYPNOTIST: ADAM STONE8:30 p.m.LeClerc AuditoriumTransform your perception of reality as you experience one of the most indemand corporate entertainers in the area. His performance contains apsychological cocktail of methods such as hypnosis, suggestive influence,and good old fashion trickery to boggle your mind, ensnare your senses,and mess with your personal reality. His shows are always interactive,always impossible and of course always fun. Prepare to believe in theunbelievable with the magic of Adam Stone.6
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28ORIENTATION CHECK-IN FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUTERSTUDENTS10:00–10:30 a.m.MBK LobbyStop by the check-in table and regroup with your Orientation Leader forthe final day of Orientation activities!WHERE’S YOUR CLASS TOURS10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.All Around CampusOrientation Leaders will stop at each classroom that new students havelisted on their class schedule, so they do not have to worry about findingtheir classes on their first day. In addition, they will stop by key buildingson campus to help students navigate finding the services they needdaily. Make sure you come prepared by printing out or pulling up yourschedule on your phone prior to arriving.BRUNCH12:00–1:00 p.m.Doyle Dining HallESCAPE ROOM- LOYOLA NOTRE DAME LIBRARY ORIENTATION1:00–2:00 p.m.Loyola Notre Dame LibrarySolve puzzles in the escape room, compete at the maker challenge, andexperience virtual reality at the Loyola Notre Dame Library.DEI SPEAKER: JANESE MURRAY2:00–3:30 p.m.LeClerc AuditoriumDiversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at NDMUIn this fast paced, interactive session, we will explore diversity,equity, inclusion and belonging and why this is important to NDMU.Participants will also be encouraged to think about what they can do tosupport an inclusive environment where all feel a sense of belongingand connection.7
EXPLORE THE COLLEGETOWN SHUTTLE3:15–4:30 p.m.LeClerc CircleBaltimore Collegetown Network offers a free transportation service tolocal participating universities and colleges to navigate the Baltimorearea. Come tour the shuttle and learn about what both BaltimoreCollegetown Network and the shuttle can provide during your time atNDMU.DIVERSITY BUTTONS3:30–4:30 p.m.LeClerc LobbyFollowing the words of Janese Murray students are invited to makediversity buttons that celebrates our diverse campus. All supplies will beavailable! Orientation Leaders and Staff will assist students.ORIENTATION LEADER FAREWELL4:30–5:00 p.m.Marion Burk Knott Gym (MBK)Join your Orientation Leader for a final send off! Reflect on theweekend together, and ask any lingering questions to tackle the firstweek of classes.MASS6:00–7:00 p.m.Marikle ChapelJoin Campus Mission and Ministry to reflect and pray together as youbegin your time at NDMU. Held in the Catholic tradition, students fromall religious and non-religious backgrounds are welcome.WHACKY WAFFLE EXTRAVAGANZA7:00–8:30 p.m.Murphy Gathering SpaceCome meet new friends at the mini dino & creepy crawly waffle bar! Wewill have toppings galore.8
FALL 2022 MEAL SERVICES & HOURSDoyle Dining HallThe Gator Grind CaféM–F Breakfast: 7:00–9:30 a.m.LOCATED IN THE DOYLE DINING HALLM–F Lunch: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.M–F: 7:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.M–F Dinner: 4:00–6:30 p.m.Weekend Brunch: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Weekend Dinner: 5:00–6:00 p.m.9
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MBK Sports ComplexBunting HallUniversity Academic BuildingLeClerc AuditoriumDoyleCaroline HallFourier HallTheresa HallKnott Science CenterMeletia HallDIRECTIONS TO CAMPUSBy car from the northTake the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) to North CharlesStreet (exit 25). Drive 4.6 miles south on Charles Streetto the University entrance on the left, immediately pastHomeland Avenue but before Cold Spring Lane.By car from the Inner HarborTake I-83 north 4.4 miles to Cold Spring Lane east (exit9A). Drive 1.3 miles on West Cold Spring Lane and turnleft onto North Charles Street.The University entranceis 0.4 miles on the right.11
CONTACT INFOACADEMIC AFFAIRSHOUSING & RESIDENCE ife@ndm.eduACCESSIBILITY & STUDENTINCLUSIONCOMMUNITY STANDARDS410-532-5401accessibility@ndm.eduGIFT SHOP410-532-5395bookstore@ndm.eduBUSINESS OFFICE410-532-5440business@ndm.eduMISSION & MINISTRY410-532-5488OICS@ndm.eduPUBLIC 72campusministry@ndm.eduSTUDENT ENGAGEMENT &COMMUNITY PROGRAMSCAREER -5387career@ndm.eduCOUNSELING CENTER410-532-5384CounselCtr@ndm.eduFINANCIAL AID410-532-5369finaid@ndm.eduSERVICE & STUDENT LIFE410-532-5195studentlife@ndm.eduHEALTH SERVICES410-532-5403healthservices@ndm.eduHELP DESK nd@engage ndmu@notredameofmd@notredameofmd
Drive 4.6 miles south on Charles Street to the University entrance on the left, immediately past Homeland Avenue but before Cold Spring Lane. By car from the Inner Harbor Take I-83 north 4.4 miles to Cold Spring Lane east (exit 9A). Drive 1.3 miles on West Cold Spring Lane and turn left onto North Charles Street.The University entrance
