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FRESHMAN ORIENTATION PROGRAM 2025
“BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE”

PROGRAM

Week 1

Day 1 • Monday, August 11

Day 2 • Tuesday, August 12

Day 3 • Wednesday, August 13

Day 4 • Thursday, August 14

Day 5 • Friday, August 15

Week 2

Day 1 • Monday, August 18

Day 2 • Tuesday, August 19

Day 3 • Wednesday, August 20

Day 4 • Thursday, August 21

Day 5 • Friday, August 22

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Important Notice:

Students will receive either a “P” or “F” grade based on their attendance and performance during the Academic Orientation Sessions.

In case of emergency, please contact

뵺 New Student Orientation Director Kamilya Kadyrova at kadyrova_k@auca.kg or office #420 (뵺 campus 4th floor)

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MONDAY, AUGUST 11

Time

EVENT

LOCATION – Responsible office/person


8:30– 9:10


REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN


  • Find your department and receive an orientation T-shirt at the desk

뵺 OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the 뵺 building (south side)

  • Office managers of major programs
  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers
  • Admission Office
  • International Office
  • PR Office
  • Security
  • Medical Office

9:10– 9:30


STUDENT “MIXER”



뵺 OUTSIDE LAWN

In front of the 뵺 building (south side)

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

9:30–10:00

WELCOMING CEREMONY


  • 뵺 PRESIDENT/VPAA (Speech)

FORUM

    • 뵺 President/VPAA
    • Student Life Office
  • PR Office

10:00–10:10

Break

10:10–11:20

Academic Session 1

Group # - Room #

1 – G 34

2 – G 35

3 – 203

4 – 204

5 – 205

6 – 206

7 - 207

8- 303

9 – 304

10 – 306

11 – 307

12 – 308

13 – 309

14 – 406

15 – 407

16 – 408

17 – 409

18 – 435

  • Corresponding Orientation Faculty

11:20–11:30

Break


11:30–12:40


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:40–13:40

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area


13:40–14:50

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

14:50–15:10

Break

15:10 - 16:10

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER (ASC) INFORMATION SESSION

  • ID/Universal Bank Cards
  • Study Agreements
  • Tuition Payment Process

ALL GROUPS:

Groups 1 - 8 > CH I (440)

Groups 9 - 13 > Room 434

Groups 14 - 18 > Room 410


  • Administrative Services Center

16:10 –17:10

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INFORMATION SESSION

  • Visa
  • Registration
  • Counseling Service/ Health Insurance
  • Student Accommodation/Dormitory
  • Q & A

CH I (Room 440)

All new international students

  • International Student Office (ISO)
  • Administrative Services Center (ASC)
  • Medical Office
  • Counseling Service Center
  • 뵺 Dormitory Coordinator

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office

9:30 –10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

▪ Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40–10:50

Break

10:50–12:00

Academic Session 2

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

▪ Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00–13:00

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area

13:00 –14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

▪ Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10 –14:20

Break

14:20 - 15:00

WRITING AND ACADEMIC RESOURCES CENTER (WARC) Presentation

● Academic Support Services and Resources for Successful Study

● One-on-One Scheduling System

FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

▪ WARC Director and WARC Coordinator

15:00 - 15:40

MEDICAL OFFICE Presentation

● Requirements for medical documents for all students

● Medical Services/First Aid/ Student Health/Vaccinations Information

FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

● Medical Office

15:40 -16:10

“GREEN 뵺” Initiative Presentation

Recycling and Sustainability

FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

▪ ‘Green 뵺’ Team

16:10 -16:20

Break

16:20 –18:45

SURVIVAL DAY “뵺-GRAPHIA”

FORUM / CH I / GYM

All freshmen

▪ Student Life Office

▪ Volunteers

▪ Medical Office

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

Time

EVENT

LOCATION – Responsible Office


9:30–10:40


Academic Session 1

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40–10:50

Break


10:50–12:00


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00–13:00

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area

13:00–14:00

ACADEMIC SUCCESS at 뵺

  • Academic Expectations
  • Components of the Bachelor Degree
  • General Education Requirements/ Course Options + the First-Year Overview
  • Learning Skills
  • Q & A

ALL FRESHMEN:

Groups 1 - 8 > CH I (440)

Groups 9 - 13 > Room 434

Groups 14 - 18 > Room 410


  • Academic Advising Office
  • General Education Department Co-Chairs

14:00 - 14:10

Break

14:10 –14:45

STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE

    • Anti-harassment policy
    • Communication and social media practices
    • Diversity and inclusion
  • Code of students’ rights, responsibilities, and conduct

FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

  • Student Life Officer



14:45-15:30


“UNIQUE SPIRIT”

    • Life Outside the Classroom
  • Student Involvement Opportunities

FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

  • 뵺 Art Director
    • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

15:30 -15:40

Break

15:40 –17:40

KYRGYZ LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM

ALL FRESHMEN:

Groups 1 - 8 > CH I (440)

Groups 9 - 13 > Room 434

Groups 14 - 18 > Room 410

  • General Education Department

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office

9:30 –10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 –10:50

Break


10:50 –12:00


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 –13:00

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area


13:00 –14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10 – 14:20

Break


14:20 –15:00


INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE REGISTRATION and PREPARING A STUDY SCHEDULE

  • Online registration tutorial

ALL FRESHMEN:

Groups 1 - 8 > CH I (440)

Groups 9 - 13 > Room 434

Groups 14 - 18 > Room 410

  • Registrar’s Office Specialists

15:00 –15:10

Break


15:10 – 15:40


COUNSELING SERVICE at 뵺

  • Overcoming Challenges of the First Year
  • Appointment System

FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

  • Counseling Service Office

15:40 – 16:10


Civic Engagement Center (CCE) and Student Initiative Development Program (SIDP) Presentation


FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

  • CCE Executive Director

16:10 – 16:40

CAMPUS SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION

  • Facilities for students with disabilities
  • Q & A

FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

  • Physical Plant Department Director

16:40 – 17:40

LIBRARY SESSION and USER X

  • Library and IT services on campus

FORUM

Parallel Session for Groups 1 - 18

  • Library, IT

/FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office


9:30 –10:40


Academic Session 1

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 –10:50

Break


10:50 –12:00


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 –13:00

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area


13:00 –14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10 –14:20

Break


14:20 –14:50


ACADEMIC INTEGRITY at 뵺:

Anti-plagiarism Session

FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

  • WARC Director

14:50 -15:00

Break


15:00 -16:00


MEETING WITH ASSIGNED FACULTY ADVISORS

  • Online registration tutorial https://study.auca.kg

*Office Managers of all undergraduate programs bring departmental CHECKLISTS for freshmen to this meeting

ALL FRESHMEN:


AMI – Room 309

ANTH - Room 207

BA – Room 410

ECON – Room 220

ESCS - Room 304

IBL – Room 435

ICP – Room G34

JMC – Room 307

LAS – Room G35

PSY - Room 434

SFW – CH I (440)

SOC – Room 308

TCMA – Room 306

  • Faculty Advisors/Advisors
  • Office Managers of Academic Programs

16:00 - 16:10

Break


16:10 - 18:00


BODY MOVING DAY

FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

/MONDAY, AUGUST 18

Reminder: The deadline for submission of a student portfolio is August 22

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office


9:30–10:40


Academic Session 1

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 –10:50

Break


10:50 –12:00


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 -13:00

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area


13:00 –14:10


Academic Session 3

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10 –14:20

Break

14:20 –15:20

Q&A SESSION:

GOOD ADVICE AND GOOD QUESTIONS


  • Meeting with Department Chairs and Office Managers of all Undergraduate Academic Programs

ALL FRESHMEN:

AMI – Room 309

ANTH - Room 207

BA – Room 410

ECON – Room 220

ESCS - Room 304

IBL – Room 435

ICP – Room G34

JMC – Room 307

LAS – Room G35

PSY - Room 434

SFW – CH I (440)

SOC – Room 308

TCMA – Room 306

  • Department Chairs/Program Coordinators
  • Office Managers

15:20 -15:30

Break


15:30 -16:30



RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM

Paper-based tests will be conducted by the General Education department

ALL FRESHMEN:

Students from KR – CH I (440)

Students from CIS countries

Room 434

Other international students

Room 410

  • General Education Department

16:30-16:40

Break

16:40-17:30

뵺 THEATER “MIRRORS” presentation

CH I

Groups 1 - 18

  • 뵺 Art Director
  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

17:30- 19:00

“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals

Groups 1 – 18 (Any available rooms)

  • Volunteers

/TUESDAY, AUGUST 19

DEADLINE FOR MINI- INTELLECTUAL ESSAY SUBMISSION!

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office


9:30–10:40


Academic Session 1

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40–10:50

Break


10:50–12:00


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00-13:00

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area


13:00–14:10


Academic Session 3

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10–14:20

Break


14:20-15:00


FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


Groups 1 - 9 - CH I (440)

Groups 10 - 18 - Room 410

  • Scholarships and Financial Aid Office

15:00- 15:30

CTLT Welcome to Digital 뵺
- Building responsible digital habits
- Navigating the e-Course platform with confidence
- Accessible learning: tools that support everyone


FORUM

Groups 1 – 18

Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology

  • CTLT Director
  • Senior Specialist for E-Learning

15:30-16:10

CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

  • Career Prospects
  • On-Campus Employment Opportunities for Students
  • Career Preparation and Skill Building


FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

  • Career Development Office

16:10 -16:20

Break


16:20– 18:00

“STAR ACADEMY” rehearsals

CH I (Room 440)

Groups 1 - 18

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers

/WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

Registration for courses

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office


9:30 - 10:40

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40– 10:50

Break


10:50 – 12:00


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area



13:00–18:00


ONLINE REGISTRATION for COURSES

Faculty Advisors are available to help you with registration based on the major you are enrolled in.

뵺 COMPUTER LABS (G31, G30, 233, 223, 433, and 432) ARE OPEN FROM 13:00 to 18:00!

  • Faculty advisors are available in relevant departments (find your department office)
  • Please visit your departments for additional information or email your department chair for additional information
  • Rooms G31, G30, 233, 223, 433, 432 are available for registration

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/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office


9:30-10:40


Academic Session 1

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

10:40 - 10:50

Break


10:50 -12:00


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:00-13:00

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area

13:00 - 14:10

Academic Session 3

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

14:10 - 14:20

Break


14:20 –15:00


“SHARED READING BY STUDENTS & FACULTY”

(The whole L&T community (students and faculty) share pieces of writing they have produced during the program)


CH I – Groups 1 - 7

Room 410 – Groups 8 - 12

Room 434 – Groups 13 - 16

Room 435 – Groups 17, 18


  • Language and Thinking Faculty
  • All freshmen

15:00-15:10

Break


15:10–17:00

“STAR ACADEMY” – Final Performance


FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

  • Student Life Office
  • Volunteers
  • Director of 뵺 Freshman Orientation Program


FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

STUDENT PORTFOLIOS ARE DUE!!!

Time

EVENT

LOCATION - Responsible Office

10:00 - 11:10

Academic Session 1

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

11:10- 11:20

Break


11:20 –12:30


Academic Session 2

Groups 1 - 18 in their respective rooms

  • Language and Thinking Faculty

12:30 –13:30

Lunch Break

Kitchenette area


13:30 - 15:00


Informal Meetings with Department Faculty, Current Students, and Alumni


  • Study Track-related issues
  • Sharing experiences
  • Prospects of the major/Career options
  • Q&A

ALL FRESHMEN:

AMI – Room 309

ANTH - Room 207

BA – Room 410

ECON – Room 220

ESCS - Room 304

IBL – Room 435

ICP – Room G34

JMC – Room 307

LAS – Room G35

PSY - Room 434

SFW – CH I (440)

SOC – Room 308

TCMA – Room 306


15:00 -16:30


CLOSING CEREMONY

“YOU ARE NOT ALONE!”


뵺 President (Closing remarks)


Film showing on

“ORIENTATION 2025: Our First Steps in 뵺”


FORUM

Groups 1 - 18

  • 뵺 President
  • 뵺 Art Director
  • Director of 뵺 Freshman Orientation Program
  • Student Life Office
  • PR Office
  • Volunteers

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Students will receive either a “PASS” or “FAIL” grade based on their attendance and performance during the Orientation Language and Thinking Program Academic Sessions.

In case of an emergency, please contact

뵺 Freshman Orientation and Language and Thinking Program Director

Kamilya Kadyrova at kadyrova_k@auca.kg or office #420 (뵺 campus 4th floor)