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FRESHMAN ORIENTATION PROGRAM 2025
“BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE”

PROGRAM

Week 1

Day 1 • Monday, August 11

Day 2 • Tuesday, August 12

Day 3 • Wednesday, August 13

Day 4 • Thursday, August 14

Day 5 • Friday, August 15

Week 2

Day 1 • Monday, August 18

Day 2 • Tuesday, August 19

Day 3 • Wednesday, August 20

Day 4 • Thursday, August 21

Day 5 • Friday, August 22

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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

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

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MONDAY, AUGUST 11

Time

EVENT

LOCATION – Responsible office/person


8:00– 9:10


REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN


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

ŮƵ OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the ŮƵ 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”



ŮƵ OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the ŮƵ building (south side)

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

9:30–10:00

WELCOMING CEREMONY


  • VPAA (Speech)

FORUM

  • VPAA
  • Student Life Office
  • Orientation Director
  • 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 – 435

19 – 403

20 - 404

  • 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

Kitchenette 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

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

ALL GROUPS:

Groups 1 - 10 > CH I (440)

Groups 11 - 15 > Room 434

Groups 16 - 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 Center (ASC)
  • Medical Office
  • Counseling Service Center
  • ŮƵ Dormitory Coordinator

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

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 ŮƵ” Initiative Presentation

Recycling and Sustainability

FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

▪ ‘Green ŮƵ’ Team

16:10 -16:20

Break

16:20 –18:45

SURVIVAL DAY “ŮƵ-GRAPHIA”

FORUM / CH I / GYM

All freshmen

▪ Student Life Office

▪ Volunteers

▪ Medical Office

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WEDNESDAY, 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

13:00–14:00

ACADEMIC SUCCESS at ŮƵ

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

FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

  • Academic Advising Office

General Education Department Co-Chairs

14:00 - 14:10

Break

14:10 –14:45

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



14:45-15:30


“UNIQUE SPIRIT”

    • Life Outside the Classroom
  • Student Involvement Opportunities

FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

  • ŮƵ Art Director
    • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

15:30 -15:40

Break

15:40 –17:40

KYRGYZ LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM

Groups 1 – 20 in their respective classrooms

  • General Education Department

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THURSDAY, 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

Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

Kitchenette area

  • Peer Advisors

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 –15:10


INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE REGISTRATION and PREPARING A STUDY SCHEDULE

  • Online registration tutorial


FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

Registrar’s Office Specialists


15:10 – 15:40


COUNSELING SERVICE at ŮƵ

  • Overcoming Challenges of the First Year
  • Appointment System

FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

  • Counseling Service Office

15:40 – 16:10


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


FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

  • CCE Executive Director

16:10 – 16:40

CAMPUS SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION

  • Facilities for students with disabilities
  • Q & A

FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

  • Physical Plant Department Director

16:40 – 17:40

LIBRARY SESSION and USER X

  • Library and IT services on campus

FORUM

Parallel Session for Groups 1 - 20

  • Library, IT

/FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

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

Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

Kitchenette area

  • Peer advisors

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 –14:50


ACADEMIC INTEGRITY at ŮƵ:

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 https://study.auca.kg

*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 220

ESCS – Room 304

IBLCH I (440)

ICP – Room G34

JMC – Room 307

LAS – Room G35

PSY – Room 435

SFW – Room 434

SOC – Room 308

TCMA – Room 306

  • Faculty Advisors/Advisors
  • 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 18

Reminder: The deadline for submission of a student portfolio is August 22

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

Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

Kitchenette area

  • Peer advisors

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

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 220

ESCS – Room 304

IBLCH I (440)

ICP – Room G34

JMC – Room 307

LAS – Room G35

PSY – Room 435

SFW – Room 434

SOC – Room 308

TCMA – Room 306

  • Department Chairs/Program Coordinators
  • Office Managers

15:20 -15:30

Break


15:30 -16:30



RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM

Paper-based tests will be conducted by the General Education department

ALL FRESHMEN:

Students from KR – CH I (440)

Students from CIS countries

Room 434

Other international students

Room 410

  • General Education Department

16:30-16:40

Break

16:40-17:30

ŮƵ THEATER “MIRRORS” presentation

CH I

Groups 1 - 20

  • ŮƵ Art Director
  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

17:30- 19:00

“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals

Groups 1 – 20 (Any available rooms)

  • Volunteers

/TUESDAY, AUGUST 19

DEADLINE FOR MINI- INTELLECTUAL ESSAY SUBMISSION!

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

Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

Kitchenette area

  • Peer advisors

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


FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

  • Scholarships and Financial Aid Office

15:00- 15:30

CTLT Welcome to Digital ŮƵ
- Building responsible digital habits
- Navigating the e-Course platform with confidence
- Accessible learning: tools that support everyone


FORUM

Groups 1 – 20

Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology

  • CTLT Director
  • Senior Specialist for E-Learning

15:30-16:10

CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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


FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

  • Career Development Office

16:10 -16:20

Break


16:20– 18:00

“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals

CH I (Room 440)

Groups 1 - 20

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

/WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

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 - 20 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch Break

Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

Kitchenette area

  • Peer advisors


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.

ŮƵ COMPUTER LABS (G31, G30, 233, 223, 433, and 432) ARE OPEN FROM 13:00 to 18:00!

  • Faculty advisors are available in relevant departments (find your department office)
  • Please visit your departments for additional information or email your department chair for additional information
  • Rooms G31, G30, 233, 223, 433, 432 are available for registration

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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 - 20in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00-13:00

Lunch Break

Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

Kitchenette area

  • Peer advisors

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


“SHARED READING BY STUDENTS & FACULTY”

(The whole L&T community (students and faculty) share pieces of writing they have produced during the program)


CH I – Groups 1 - 7

Room 410 – Groups 8 - 12

Room 434 – Groups 13 - 16

Room 435 – Groups 17, 18

Groups 19, 20 – follow their regular schedule

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

15:00-15:10

Break


15:10–17:00

“STAR ACADEMY” – Final Performance


FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

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


FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

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

Peer advisors are available during lunchtime to answer your questions about academic issues, including registration.

Kitchenette area

  • Peer advisors

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 220

ESCS – Room 304

IBLCH I (440)

ICP – Room G34

JMC – Room 307

LAS – Room G35

PSY – Room 435

SFW – Room 434

SOC – Room 308

TCMA – Room 306


15:00 -16:30


CLOSING CEREMONY

“YOU ARE NOT ALONE!”


ŮƵ President (Closing remarks)


Film showing on

“ORIENTATION 2025: Our First Steps in ŮƵ”


FORUM

Groups 1 - 20

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

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Students will receive either a “PASS” or “FAIL” grade based on their attendance and performance during the Orientation Language and Thinking Program Academic Sessions.

In case of an emergency, please contact

ŮƵ Freshman Orientation and Language and Thinking Program Director

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