Open Beit Midrash The Batei Midrash are the centerpiece of our campus and the life force of our yeshiva. Come learn in the Beit Midrash throughout Orientation. Make the Beit Midrash your home by stopping in frequently to learn with others or independently. Academic Advising and Student Support Services Academic Advisers and Student Support Services professionals are available to meet with students to plan and discuss your Spring 2018 schedule and any other academic issues or questions you may have. We are here to help you succeed and encourage you to contact us to schedule individual appointments: Sy Syms School of Business: Email: symsadvising@yu.edu Phone: 212.960.0845 Yeshiva College: Email: advising@yu.edu Phone: 212.960.5276 Undergraduate Torah Studies: Email: willi.balk@yu.edu Phone: 646.592.4461 ************************************************** Don t know if you re a registered or non-registered student? Registered Student : If you have signed up for classes and already have your class schedule, then you are a registered student. Anyone who made their schedule in Israel is also a registered student. Non-Registered Student : If you have not yet signed up for classes, then you are not registered. ******************************************************** 1
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Arrival and Move-In 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Morgenstern Hall Lobby Check into your dorm room and pick up your pre-printed ID card or take your ID photo. Student Leaders and Resident Advisors will be on hand to assist you with any questions that should arise. Torah Studies Placement 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Glueck Center, 6th floor Undergraduate Torah Studies Office For those who have not already been placed in a morning shiur or program, learn about the different shiurim and programs available on campus during your Bechina with one of the Undergraduate Torah Studies staff. Click the link to schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/2toabew Student and Parent Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Enjoy Lunch with your fellow classmates, resident advisors, and mashgichim. Hear words of welcome and inspiration from Rabbi Menachem Penner, Dean of the Undergraduate Torah Studies program. Mincha & a Torah Thought 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM Rubin Hall, Rubin Shul Daven Mincha with your classmates and hear words of Torah from Rabbi Baruch Simon, Rosh Yeshiva. Hebrew Placement Exam 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Belfer Hall, Room 218 Mandatory for all students. 2
Torah Studies Placement 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Glueck Center, 6th floor Undergraduate Torah Studies Office For those who have not already been placed in a morning shiur or program, learn about the different shiurim and programs available on campus during your Bechina with one of the Undergraduate Torah Studies staff. Click the link to schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/2toabew An Insider s Guide to the Wilf Campus 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM Meet in Morgenstern Hall Lobby Join your Student Orientation Guide for an interactive walking tour of key departments and other nearby campus locations. Get answers to questions on the who, what, where, and when of student life on the Wilf campus. How to @ YU 4:10 PM - 5:10 PM Belfer Hall, Room 218 A hands-on tutorial of the skills needed to successfully navigate student technology resources presented by Avi Schwartz, Student Life Coordinator. Please bring your laptops or any technological device you would like to use. Dinner 6:00 PM Rubin Hall, Furman Dining Room Enjoy dinner and join the Yeshivas Bein Hasemesterim and Night Seder Rebbeim in an interactive game while learning about the different Night Seder options available on the Wilf Campus. Maariv 7:00 PM Rubin Hall, Rubin Shul Orientation to the Beit Midrash 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM Glueck Center, Room 307 Join Rabbi Jake Steinmetz for tips and strategies on how to maximize your time as you transition to YU. 3
Open Night Seder 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM Glueck Beit Midrash Meet and chill with your RAs and Fellow Residents 8:45 PM Floor Lounges Enjoy some snacks, relax, and meet your RAs and other students living on your floor. MONDAY, JANUARY 28 Shacharis 8:20 AM Morgenstern Beit Midrash Breakfast / Health Living on Campus 9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Join Rabbi Josh Weisberg, Senior Director of Student Life, and members of the Counseling Center for a discussion about university policies regarding safety, security, drugs, alcohol, and harassment. This session is mandatory for all incoming students. Interactive Torah Learning 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Glueck Beit Midrash, Back section of the first floor M eet and learn with the Rebbeim from your respective Torah Studies Program, the Mashigichim, and other members of the Undergraduate Torah Studies staff. Curriculum Reviews 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM Furst Hall, Rooms 316 & 317 Meet with Academic Advisors to learn about the core curriculum for Wilf Campus undergraduate students, including course requirements, electives, and other options. 4
Individualized Academic Advising and Registration 11:35 AM - 12:45 PM Furst Hall, Room 535 Meet individually with an Academic Advisor and plan your Spring 2019 class schedule. This session is mandatory for all non-registered students. Meet the Deans 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM SYMS: Belfer Hall, Room 416 Yeshiva College: Furst Hall, Room 110 Stop by the office of the Dean of the Sy Syms School of Business or the Associate Dean of Yeshiva College to say hello and ask any questions you may have about the college, new courses being offered, major concentrations, and more. Dean Michael Strauss Sy Syms School of Business Belfer Hall 416 Dean Shalom Holtz Yeshiva College Furst Hall 110 Lunch: Academic Community Workshop 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM Enjoy lunch and a timely discussion with your professors and upperclassmen about academic integrity as a YU student. Campus Safety and Security and Active Shooter 1:50 PM - 2:50 PM Hear important information on how to stay safe on campus with the Director of University Housing and Residence Life, Jonathan Schwab. This session is mandatory for all students. Mincha 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Rubin Hall, Rubin Shul 5
Success Fair 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM Furst Hall, Room 501 Come to our campus fair and speak with staff and students about resources on campus dedicated to your personal success at YU. Meet department representatives and ask questions. Don't forget to pick up free swag along the way! Participating Departments: Academic Support Services Academic Computing Athletics Career Center Counseling Center Human Resources/Student Employment Library Services Mailroom/Production Services Student Council Student Life Writing Center Library Top 10 4:30 PM-5:00 PM Pollack Library, Room 310 Make your way to the Yeshiva University Library, home to 5 floors full of books and places to study. Hear from a representative from the Library about the Top 10 Things you ll find at Yeshiva University Libraries. Introduction to the Career Center 5:05 PM - 5:35 PM Glueck Center, Room 307 During this engaging workshop, you will learn how the Career Center can best help you with resumes, job applications, internship opportunities and more. Dinner 6:00 PM Belfer Hall, 12th Floor Sky Cafe Enjoy dinner with your Madrichim and the Student Life team and hear about campus clubs and activities, student government, student service learning programs and other opportunities to make your life outside the classroom fun, memorable and meaningful. 6
Shiur with Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM Belfer Hall, 12th Floor Sky Cafe 7