Discovery Days
Welcome all new students to Cheyney University's Discovery Days. Discovery Days is designed to assist you as you transition to college and familiarize you with the collegiate environment.
During Discovery Day's you will:
- Recieve your class schedule
- Learn how to navigate the Cheyney Portal
- Find your way around
- Meet members of your Learning Community
- Learn about campus resources
- Particpate in academic & social activities
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Day 1
Wednesday, August 22nd (A-M)
Thursday, August 23rd (N-Z)
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8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Check/Move in
Complete the final steps in your enrollment process. Move into your room if you plan to live on campus. Make sure you have turned in your health forms and official final high school transcript and satisfied all of your financial obligations to the University
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Various departments or offices
Assigned Residence Hall
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6:00 – 9:00 PM
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Wednesday Afternoon Activities
Cheyney University Intramurals-Activities offered fall 2012
Fitness Center Tour
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Marcus Foster Student Union
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Thursday, August 23rd
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (A-G)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (H-M)
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Thursday Morning Workshops
IT Workshop
During this time you will learn how to navigate the Cheyney portal
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Vaux-Logan Building (2nd Floor)
(Academic Success Center)
Student Activities will provide a shuttle to Wal-Mart for needed room items.
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6:00 PM
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Alumni Welcome Ceremony
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Ada George’s Dinning Hall
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8:00 PM
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Residence Hall Meetings
An informative meeting where you will learn the ropes about life in your residence halls-policies, procedures, and meet resident hall staff.
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Assigned Residential halls
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Day 2: Friday August 24th
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8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
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Breakfast with Student Leader
Meet your student leader who will serve as your official guide and first point of contact through all Discovery Days events and activities.
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Ada George’s Dinning Hall
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Welcome o Cheyney University Class of 2016
Official Greetings from President Howard-Vital and SGCA Officers
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DSS Auditorium
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Transitioning to College and Course Schedule Review
Guidance and Counseling
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DSS Auditorium
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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D2L Introductory Workshop
Office of General Education
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DSS Auditorium
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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Lunch
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Ada George’s Dining Hall
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
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Learning Community Meetings
Enjoy meeting your fellow classmates and begin building your Cheyney community
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Various campus wide assignments
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3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
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Student Code of Conduct and Classroom Etiquette Workshop
What we hope you brought with you and what we hope you left at home
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Vaux-Logan Auditorium
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5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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New Student Welcome Cookout
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President’s Lawn
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Fitness Activity
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Fitness Center
Double Dutch
Open Gym Basketball
Coed Dodge Ball or Kick Ball
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Outside Basketball Courts
Marcus Foster
Small Courts – Cope Hall
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9:00 PM
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Residence Hall Meetings
An informative meeting where you will learn the ropes about life in your residence halls-policies, procedures, and meet resident hall staff.
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Assigned Residential Halls
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Day 3: Saturday August 25th
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8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
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Breakfast with Student Leader
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Ada George’s Dinning Hall
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9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Cheyney Day of Service
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Historic Mount Moriah Cemetery – Philadelphia, PA
Community, Youth & Women’s Alliance (CYMA) – Coatesville, PA
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5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Dinner in Dinning Hall
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Ada Geoge’s Dinning Hall
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7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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Open Mic
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Marcus Foster
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10:00 PM
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Residence Hall Activity
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Assigned Residential Hall
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Day 4: Sunday, August 26th
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9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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Inspirational Hour
An inclusive, inspirational, soul stirring worship and praise experience
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Vaux-Logan Auditorium
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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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Sunday Brunch
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Ada George’s Dinning Hall
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Find your classes/prepare for Monday
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Meet in front of Ada George’s Dinning Hall
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