Online Orientation
August 17-21, 2020
Congratulations and Welcome to APU! You are about to begin a journey that some may call the most memorable years of your life. On behalf of the entire staff and faculty here at APU, we welcome you and are looking forward to meeting you. Please note that some of the online sessions during this year’s Orientation week will be repeated. The content of these repeated sessions will stay the same. But, we wanted to offer some of the same sessions on different days to allow for scheduling flexibility. We strongly encourage all new students to attend as many online sessions as possible. If you join and participate in a session, you will be entered to win a prize… the more sessions you attend, the more likely you are to win! We look forward to having you join us next week.
MONDAY, August 17
Join all of today’s sessions using the Blackboard link below:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/5b7f1f875e4044d48ea0681606850b29
Dial-in: +1-571-392-7650
PIN: 100 580 1465
9:30 am – 10:00 am Dean of Students Welcome
New students are encouraged to talk with the Dean of Students, learn more about the agenda and meet your fellow classmates online during the first session of the day. We will also be discussing a few community engagement activities.
10:00 am – 10:30 am Student Resources: Academic Support Center and Tutors
New students will learn about the following resources offered to all APU students including: the Academic Support Center, tutoring, and the Effective Communication Center.
10:30 am – 11:00 am Session to Success: Advising and Career Services
Join Advising and our Career Services Coordinator to learn about the academic advising process and more resources. This team can offer helpful guidance during your college career so come prepared to learn.
11:00 am – 11:30 am APU Portal and IT Tech Talk
During this session, new students will hear about the services offered through the IT Department and meet Financial Aid staff to learn how to navigate the APU Student Portal.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm LUNCH BREAK
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Blackboard 101: Learning Online
During this important session, new students will learn about our teaching and learning platform. Blackboard is used to access course information and interact with your professors and classmates.
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Laying the Foundation: Student Government and the Handbook
Learn about opportunities to get involved with student government and discuss some of the policies and procedures from the Student Handbook.
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Open Q&A with the Dean of Students
New students will have the opportunity to ask any lingering questions they may have about the Fall 2020 semester. The Dean of Students will be able to provide answers or direct students to the appropriate point of contact.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm APU Social Hour
We hope that new students and their families, faculty, and staff are able to attend this open session to meet and welcome our new students! All are welcome.
TUESDAY, August 18
9:30 am – 11:30 am Fall All-Community Meeting
Join President Val Davidson for an update on APU’s strategic goals and summer activities, an introduction of new faculty and staff, a profile of the incoming class, and an overview of the University’s current COVID-19 response.
Join the Fall All-Community Meeting session using the Blackboard link below:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/800191ec9a4c424ba24bee8709d59bbb
Dial-in: +1-571-392-7650
PIN: 491 338 6714
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Consortium Library Virtual Tour
Students are encouraged to join this session to learn about and discuss all of the incredible resources available to students through the library.
Join the Consortium Library Virtual Tour session using the Zoom link below:
https://alaska.zoom.us/j/91884958460?pwd=RDF0RWdUMjVTRGF0VkkrU1gybzVTUT09
Meeting ID: 918 8495 8460
Passcode: 236 785
Find your local number: https://alaska.zoom.us/u/abhtYziNR8
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Open Q&A with the Dean of Students
New students will have the opportunity to ask any lingering questions they may have about the Fall 2020 semester. The Dean of Students will be able to provide answers or direct students to the appropriate point of contact.
Join the Open Q&A session using the Blackboard link below:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/5b7f1f875e4044d48ea0681606850b29
Dial-in: +1-571-392-7650
PIN: 100 580 1465
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm APU Social Hour
We hope that new students and their families, faculty, and staff are able to attend this open session to meet and welcome our new students! All are welcome.
Join the APU Social Hour session using the Blackboard link below:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/5b7f1f875e4044d48ea0681606850b29
Dial-in: +1-571-392-7650
PIN: 100 580 1465
WEDNESDAY, August 19
Join all of today’s sessions using the Blackboard link below:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/5b7f1f875e4044d48ea0681606850b29
Dial-in: +1-571-392-7650
PIN: 100 580 1465
9:30 am – 10:00 am Dean of Students Welcome
New students are encouraged to talk with the Dean of Students, learn more about the agenda and meet your fellow classmates online during the first session of the day. We will also be discussing a few community engagement activities.
10:00 am – 10:30 am Session to Success: Advising and Career Services
Join Advising and our Career Services Coordinator to learn about the academic advising process and more resources. This team can offer helpful guidance during your college career so come prepared to learn.
10:30 am – 11:00 am Campus Life and Safety
A time to discuss living on-campus and the reality of living in Alaska. Topics to be covered include: dorm life, wildlife, APU SAFE app, and more!
11:00 am – 11:30 am APU Portal and IT Tech Talk
During this session, new students will hear about the services offered through the IT Department and meet Financial Aid staff to learn how to navigate the APU Student Portal.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm LUNCH BREAK
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Blackboard 101: Learning Online
During this important session, new students will learn about our teaching and learning platform. Blackboard is used to access course information and interact with your professors and classmates.
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Laying the Foundation: Student Government and the Handbook
Learn about opportunities to get involved with student government and discuss some of the policies and procedures from the Student Handbook.
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Open Q&A with the Dean of Students
New students will have the opportunity to ask any lingering questions they may have about the Fall 2020 semester. The Dean of Students will be able to provide answers or direct students to the appropriate point of contact.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm APU Social Hour
We hope that new students and their families, faculty, and staff are able to attend this open session to meet and welcome our new students! All are welcome.
THURSDAY, August 20
Join all of today’s sessions using the Blackboard link below:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/5b7f1f875e4044d48ea0681606850b29
Dial-in: +1-571-392-7650
PIN: 100 580 1465
9:30 am – 10:00 am Dean of Students Welcome
New students are encouraged to talk with the Dean of Students, learn more about the agenda and meet your fellow classmates online during the first session of the day. We will also be discussing a few community engagement activities.
10:00 am – 10:30 am Student Resources: Meditation Room and Wellness
New students will learn about the services and events put on by our Chaplain and services offered through the Counselling and Wellness Center.
10:30 am – 11:00 am Campus Life and Safety
A time to discuss living on-campus and the reality of living in Alaska. Topics to be covered include: dorm life, wildlife, APU SAFE app, and more!
11:00 am – 11:30 am Institute of Culture and Environment (ICE) Meeting
Meet and greet with some of our esteemed faculty at APU. Learn something new about your future professors and ask questions about your major.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm LUNCH BREAK
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Institute of Health and Wellness (IHW) Meeting
Meet and greet with some of our esteemed faculty at APU. Learn something new about your future professors and ask questions about your major.
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Institute of Business and Public Policy (IBPP) Meeting
Meet and greet with some of our esteemed faculty at APU. Learn something new about your future professors and ask questions about your major.
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Open Q&A with the Dean of Students
New students will have the opportunity to ask any lingering questions they may have about the Fall 2020 semester. The Dean of Students will be able to provide answers or direct students to the appropriate point of contact.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm APU Social Hour
We hope that new students and their families, faculty, and staff are able to attend this open session to meet and welcome our new students! All are welcome.
FRIDAY, August 21
Join all of today’s sessions using the Blackboard link below:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/5b7f1f875e4044d48ea0681606850b29
Dial-in: +1-571-392-7650
PIN: 100 580 1465
9:30 am – 10:00 am Dean of Students Welcome
New students are encouraged to talk with the Dean of Students, learn more about the agenda and meet your fellow classmates online during the first session of the day. We will also be discussing a few community engagement activities.
10:00 am – 10:30 am Student Resources: Textbooks and Disability Support Services
New students will learn about ordering their textbooks and requesting accommodations through the Disability Support Services Office.
10:30 am – 11:00 am APU Portal and IT Tech Talk
During this session, new students will hear about the services offered through the IT Department and meet Financial Aid staff to learn how to navigate the APU Student Portal.
11:00 am – 11:30 am Institute of Culture and Environment (ICE) Meeting
Meet and greet with some of our esteemed faculty at APU. Learn something new about your future professors and ask questions about your major.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm LUNCH BREAK
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Institute of Health and Wellness (IHW) Meeting
Meet and greet with some of our esteemed faculty at APU. Learn something new about your future professors and ask questions about your major.
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Institute of Business and Public Policy (IBPP) Meeting
Meet and greet with some of our esteemed faculty at APU. Learn something new about your future professors and ask questions about your major.
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Open Q&A with the Dean of Students
New students will have the opportunity to ask any lingering questions they may have about the Fall 2020 semester. The Dean of Students will be able to provide answers or direct students to the appropriate point of contact.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm APU Social Hour
We hope that new students and their families, faculty, and staff are able to attend this open session to meet and welcome our new students! All are welcome.
If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of Students Office:
(907) 564-8287
DOSOff@alaskapacific.edu
