There are five available orientation dates for first-time freshmen, under 23, entering fall semester:

• Thursday & Friday, June 12-13, 2008
• Tuesday & Wednesday, June 24-25, 2008
• Thursday & Friday, July 10-11, 2008
• Friday & Saturday, July 25-26, 2008
• Thusday & Friday, August 7-8, 2008

Schedule of Events

Day one
Check-in at 9:30 a.m. - Here you will receive program materials and meal passes.
Formal welcome from the University President
Dean's meeting
Lunch
Small group information session
Resource session
Involvement opportunities
Receptions
Evening activity

Day two
Breakfast
Small group registration meeting
Lunch
Advisement with advisor from your major
Registration for Fall semester courses

Important Notes of Interest

• ETSU also requires documentation of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) for all entering students (12 hours or more) as follows: students born during or after 1957 must provide documentation of 1) having received two (2) vaccinations with live MMR vaccine since 12 months of age; or 2) positive titer to these illnesses; or 3) documentation of actually having had the disease by a physician's statement with his or her signature or stamp. (Exemption: Students who attended a Tennessee elementary of secondary public school after July 1, 2001 are presumed to have both MMR doses and proof of immunization is not required.) See www.etsu.edu/studenthealth for additional informatin about required immunizations.



• If you receive notification from the Office of Admissions or the University Advisement Center that you need assessment, follow those instructions. Students must make arrangements to complete this requirement prior to attending orientation. Without necessary testing you cannot register for classes. If you have questions about assessment, please call the University Advisement Center at (423) 439-5244. If you wish to sign up for a test date, please contact the University Testing Center at (423) 439-7842.
  ACT or SAT scores less than three years old will be used to determine placement in Developmental Studies Program (DSP) courses. Students who are 21 or older, who do not have ACT or SAT scores less than three years old, are required to take the COMPASS test.
  Following a review of transfer credit, the COMPASS test may be required. Students with high school deficiencies are required to take the COMPASS test in appropriate areas.



• All students will have the opportunity to have their University ID card made during check-in or after they complete the advisement registration process.



• The offices of Financial Aid, Admissions, and Housing will be open throughout the orientation program.



• Important-Immunization Waiver Requirement: ETSU requires all entering students to complete a Hepatitis B/Meningococcal History Waiver form prior to registering for classes.

  If you are younger than 18 years of age on your scheduled orientation date, your parent/guardian will need to complete the waiver and return it to Student Health Services before oriention. Your form should be received three working days BEFORE your orientaion in order for you to register for classes at orientation. To access this form, go to the web at www.etsu.edu/studenthealth/ , fill out the waiver and return it to Student Health Services by fax or at the address listed below.

  If you are 18 years old or older on or before your orientaion date, you will have the opportunity to complete the waiver at your orientation.

  Send the form to:
  Student Health Services
  PO Box 70675
  Johnson City, TN 37614
  or fax it to (423)439-4560
  or take it to Room 160, Roy Nicks Hall
  Failure to complete this form will prevent students from registering for classes at orientation.

Before Orientation

• Check with your guidance counselor to see that your final high school transcript is forwarded to the Office of Admissions prior to attending orientation. If the Office of Admissions has not received your final transcript, you cannot register for classes.

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