New Student Orientation
Welcome to Ouachita's World
Friday-Monday, Aug. 19-22, 2022
The purpose of new student orientation is to introduce you to life at Ouachita and to help you make the most of the opportunities that await you.
During Welcome to Ouachita’s World (WOW), you will have the opportunity to get to know other new students, meet some
of Ouachita’s outstanding faculty and staff and spend time with WOW student leaders.
New student orientation will provide you valuable information about the resources
that are here for you, as well as help you get plugged in across campus. Each new
student's account will be charged a $60 one-time Orientation Fee to pay for food,
supplies and entertainment during the weekend.
We are committed to your success and to helping you achieve your educational and personal
goals. WOW is all about you, so jump in and take advantage of all that orientation
offers! Welcome to Ouachita!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Move In
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. New Beginnings, Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. “See You Soon!” Lawn Party, Cone-Bottoms Lawn
The remainder of the Orientation schedule is for students only
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. WOW Family Group Rally, followed by time with your new small group
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner, Ouachita Commons
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. New Student Worship, JPAC
9:00 – 11:00 p.m. Live Music, Dr. Jack’s Coffeehouse, Evans Student Center (ESC)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
9:30–10:30 a.m. WOW Family Time: The Reason We’re Here
10:30–11:30 a.m. Student Life at Ouachita, JPAC
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch, Ouachita Commons
1:00–3:00 p.m. Residence Hall Meetings (Mandatory)
3:00–4:30 p.m. Family Time: Community
5:00–6:00 p.m. Academic Majors Mixer, various locations
6:00–7:30 p.m. Caribbean Night Dinner, Ouachita Commons
7:30–8:30 p.m. SCOOPS with Faculty and Staff, Center of Campus
8:30 p.m. Choose your own adventure:
- Board Games
- Movie
- Basketball
- Sand Volleyball
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Church with Family Groups
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch, Ouachita Commons
1:30–5:00 p.m. Trivia / Speed Friending / Bingo / Treats
1:30–3:45 p.m. School of Fine Arts Voice Placement
3:45–5:30 p.m. School of Fine Arts Non-Music Majors Choral Auditions
5:00–6:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00–7:00 p.m. Family Time: Traditions
7:00–8:00 p.m. Scavenger Hunt
8:00–9:00 p.m. Water Games!
MONDAY, AUG. 22
Class Starts Tomorrow!
8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast, Ouachita Commons
9:00–10:00 a.m. Faculty/Staff Panel
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Non-Music Major Choral Auditions
10:30–11:30 a.m. Tiger Success Orientation, Young Auditorium, Hickingbotham Hall
All students in the Tiger Success I & II (TS1 & TSII) programs are required to attend except for the students who attended Orientation during the Tiger Success Bridge Program.
12:00–1:00 p.m. Academic Success Center Fundamentals of Reading CLEP Testing
An email will be sent to your Ouachita account with details about this testing. For questions, call (870) 245-5381.
1:00–6:00 p.m. LAKE TRIP!!!
7:30–8:30 p.m. Tigers4Life, JPAC
8:30–9:00 p.m. Beanie Ceremony, Ampitheatre
9:00 p.m. Purple & Gold Party with Karaoke, Walker Conference Center
When does my family have to leave?
NOT SURE WHAT TO EXPECT AT WOW?
Check out this video to get a glimpse into what WOW typically looks like.
Student Resources Club and Organization Registration Walker Conference Center Reservation Other Sites Location & Hours Evans Student Center Office Hours: 870-245-5539
Monday - Friday,
8 a.m. - 12 noon and 1-5 p.m.