First Year Programs

Ask the Advisor!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Harshman-AB Lobby
Have general advising questions? Not sure about some of the BGSU academic policies and procedures? Stop by and chat with BGSU advisors from various college or program areas to be pointed to success. These sessions are meant to help with quick, simple advising questions – make sure you schedule an appointment with your college advisor if you have any major questions or concerns! Sponsored by Advising Services and the University Academic Support Council (UASC).

Managing Your Financial Aid Funds – It’s Not Like Winning the Lottery!
4 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Mylander Room (Room 207)
Often, students who receive financial aid refund checks see those funds as a windfall or “free money” and go on a spending spree. More often than not, that choice proves to be unhelpful and, in some cases, very detrimental to the student’s financial future. Spending without a plan is the number one reason why many of us get into serious financial trouble. Join us in a discussion with staff from Student Financial Aid and Student Money Management Services to explore beneficial strategies in the use of your financial aid funds.

Time Management: The Secret to Your Success!
5 – 6 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Family Room (Room 208)
We all have the same 24 hours in a day so why are some people better at balancing schedules and managing their time than others? This workshop will introduce you to time management techniques that you can use to be more in control of the way you spend your time and your life. Please bring a planner/calendar and your syllabus for each class for a workshop activity! Sponsored by Advising Services.

Leadership at BGSU: An Introduction to the Leadership Certificate Program
7 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union, France Stone Foundation Room (Room 306)
Developing leadership while at college is essential. Employers are looking for demonstrated leadership and team development experiences. The BGSU Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) provides a guide for BGSU students to advance and demonstrate their leadership and team experiences. This workshop will introduce new students to the opportunities to become a leader while a student at BGSU and to the benefits of the LCP and the program requirements. Sponsored by the Center for Leadership.

Cru LifeGroups
8 – 9 p.m., Kreischer, MacDonald, Offenhauer, Kohl, Harshman
This is where life happens... hence Lifegroup. Small co-ed groups (about 10-15 people) getting together to talk about our lives, about God, about college and experiencing community. Come make a few friends in a resident hall near you. Sponsored by Cru.

ACT Men’s and Women’s Groups
8 p.m., ACT Campus House (Blue house across from Founders)
Sponsored by ACT.

Naked Dating with Harlan Cohen
9 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Harlan Cohen is the author of the New York Times Best-Selling The Naked Roommate and has written a new book called Naked Dating: Five Steps for Finding the Love of Your Live (While Fully Clothed and Totally Sober). Harlan is bold, brutally honest, and he even plays the guitar. Sponsored by the Office of New Student Orientation and First Year Programs.

Questions? Email orientation@bgsu.edu!