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Ali Albrecht
Coordinator of Student Life - Orientation and New Student Programs

Phone: 281-283-2660
Fax: 281-283-2566
E-mail: Albrecht@uhcl.edu
Additional questions?
Email: Orientation@uhcl.edu
Please allow for one business day turn around time.
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New Student Programs

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New Student Programs serve as a reorientation tool for all UH-Clear Lake Students throughout both fall and spring semester.

Programs change each semester to meet the needs of UHCL’s student population.
Below is the current semester’s schedule of programs:

 

Summer 1 New Student Orientation

Date: Thu, May 31, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Bayou Building
Description: While at New Student Orientation students will be introduced to faculty and staff, new students, current students and administrative professionals from all across campus. By attending, students will gain a broad overview of university policies, expectations and available resources.

Contact: Ali Albrecht

Singles Table Tennis Tournament

Date: Fri, Jun 8, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: SSCB Student Lounge
Description: Come join the Fitness Zone for a singles ping pong competition. Bring your friends and your competitive spirit! There will also be an opportunity to sign up for the new table tennis league being held this summer.

Contact: Marty Douglas

Start of New Table Tennis League

Date: Mon, Jun 11, 2012
Location: SSCB Student Lounge
Description: Join the new Fitness Zone Table Tennis League! Play on your own schedule and report the results to the Fitness Zone. A ranking will be kept of all players that will allow you to find new individuals to compete against. A champion will be named at the end of the summer semester.

Contact: Marty Douglas

Indoor Game Day

Date: Fri, Jun 22, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: SSCB Student Lounge
Description: Join us in the SSCB Student Lounge for an afternoon of recreational games, such as Nintendo Wii, board games and card games. Escape the heat and enjoy a fun break from your studies!

Contact: Marty Douglas

New Student Orientation

Date: Wed, Jul 11, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Bayou Building
Description: While at New Student Orientation students will be introduced to faculty and staff, new students, current students and administrative professionals from all across campus. By attending, students will gain a broad overview of university policies, expectations and available resources.

Contact: Ali Albrecht

Doubles Table Tennis Tournament

Date: Fri, Jul 13, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: SSCB Student Lounge
Description: Come join the Fitness Zone for a doubles ping pong competition. Sign up as a doubles team in the Student Life Office, or sign up as a single player and we will find you a partner.

Contact: Marty Douglas

Indoor Game Day

Date: Fri, Aug 3, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: SSCB Student Lounge
Description: Join us in the SSCB Student Lounge for an afternoon of recreational games, such as Nintendo Wii, board games and card games. Escape the heat and enjoy a fun break from your studies!

Contact: Marty Douglas

Bring Your Kids to Campus Day

Date: Fri, Aug 10, 2012
Time: 2:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Bayou Atrium I & Bayou 2512
Description: The program is designed to have you and your child working together as well as providing you with an opportunity to visit with fellow UHCL students while you watch your children playing from afar. A family friendly movie will also be included within the event schedule and a light meal will be provided. The event is free to students and their children and will include movie tickets, snacks and an activity project for children ages three and up. For new UHCL students this is a chance for your child to learn where you are while at school and what gaining an education means for our family.

Contact: Ali Albrecht

New Student Orientation

Date: Sat, Aug 18, 2012
Time: 8:50 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Bayou Building
Description: While at New Student Orientation students will be introduced to faculty and staff, new students, current students and administrative professionals from all across campus. By attending, students will gain a broad overview of university policies, expectations and available resources.

Contact: Ali Albrecht

Parent & Family Information Night

Date: Tue, Aug 21, 2012
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: Atrium II
Description: Whether you are seeing your child, spouse, grandchild, or neighbor off to college this event will benefit you! Parents, partners, and family members are encouraged to stop by campus for a meet and greet with others like you, as well as UHCL staff and administration. Hors d’ oeuvres and beverages will be provided as you mix and mingle throughout the evenings event. We welcome you to stop in and get your questions answered as well as learn key UHCL policies and procedures that will not only affect your student but you.

Contact: Ali Albrecht

Pearland New Student Orientation

Date: Thu, Aug 23, 2012
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Location: UHCL-Pearland Campus
Description: While at New Student Orientation students will be introduced to faculty and staff, new students, current students and administrative professionals from all across campus. By attending, students will gain a broad overview of university policies, expectations and available resources.

Contact: Ali Albrecht

Grab-n-Go Resource Tables

Date: Mon-Thu, Aug 27-30, 2012
Time: Mon: 8 – 10 am, Tue-Thu: 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Mon: Atrium I, Tue: Arbor Lobby, Wedn: SSCB Lobby, Thu: Delta Lobby
Description: Stop by the Grab-n-Go coffee bar to get directions to a classroom, grab a light snack before or after class, and to meet various Student Organizations.
Cost: Free

Contact: Ali Albrecht

Welcome Back Bash

Date: Fri, Aug 31, 2012
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Alumni Plaza
Description: Come out and enjoy great food and activities that are fun for the whole family - partners, friends and kids are welcome and encouraged to attend with you. In addition meet fellow UHCL students, alumni, faculty and staff!
Cost: Free

Contact: Ali Albrecht

Student Organization Expo

Date: Wed, Sep 5, 2012
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Atrium II
Description: Learn about UHCL’s student organizations, meet current member and officers of organizations, vote for your favorite booths, enjoy some free popcorn and lemonade, and get some freebies!
Cost: Free

Contact: Megan Hall

Singles Table Tennis Tournament

Date: Fri, Sep 7, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: SSCB Student Lounge
Description: Join the Fitness Zone for a singles table tennis competition. Sign up in advance in the Student Life Office to secure your spot in the tournament. Be ready for some fierce competition as you play for the first place prize!

Contact: Marty Douglas

Community Service Fair

Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Bayou Atrium II, with 15 minute presentations in Garden Room (except 10 – 11am hour)
Description: Looking for a service project for your class? Would your student organization like to plan a project for “UHCL’s Day of Service” in the spring? Are you interested in volunteering on a regular basis? Do you need service hours for graduation cords, or for the Servant Leader Scholar program? SLICE will be holding its second annual Community Service Fair featuring volunteer coordinators from many of our Houston-Galveston area non-profit service organizations. Come by and meet with representatives to learn more about what they do, and how YOU can help serve your community! We will also be holding 15 minute informational sessions for participating non-profit organizations to provide overviews of their agencies and services. Check schedule in September.

Contact: Jenn Clark

Flag Football Tournament

Date: Fri, Sep 28, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Delta Fields
Description: Join the Fitness Zone outside for a flag football competition. Sign up as a team or individual in the Student Life Office. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

Contact: Marty Douglas

Basketball Tournament and Knockout Competition

Date: Fri, Oct 12, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Delta Courts
Description: Join the Fitness Zone outside for some basketball competition. There will be a 3-on-3 tournament along with a knockout competition. Sign up as a team or individual in the Student Life Office. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and winning knockout player.

Contact: Marty Douglas

Annual Student Leadership Retreat

Date: Fri, Oct 12 – Sun, Oct 14 2012
Time: All day
Location: Trinity Pines Conference Center (Trinity, Texas). Transportation provided.
Description:The annual Student Leadership Retreat has been described by past participants as being one of the most meaningful, fun, and influential experiences of their college life at UHCL. During this three-day retreat, students will participate in a low- and high-ropes course, engage in teambuilding, problem-solving, develop and articulate their personal leadership vision, and enjoy getting to know other student leaders. The Retreat is free to attend (meals and lodging are provided.) Space is limited, therefore applications are required to be selected to attend the retreat. For more info and to download an application form, please visit the SLICE webpage at www.uhcl.edu/slice and click on “Leadership Retreat” beginning August 1st. Applications are due Friday, September 28th.
Cost: $20 transportation fee (if application is accepted)

Contact: Jenn Clark

Midterm Madness

Date: Mon and Tue, Oct 15-16, 2012
Time: 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Atrium II
Description: Come relieve some stress with fellow students during mid-term week by enjoying some games, music, popcorn, and a variety of different activities designed to take your brain off school for a little while.
Cost: Free

Contact: Ali Albrecht

I Heart UHCL Day!

Date: Wed, Oct 17, 2012
Time: All Day
Location: Various places throughout campus (Alumni Plaza, SSCB and Bayou Buildings)
Description: Show your school spirit by wearing blue and green and stopping by the events!
Cost: Free

Contact: Patrick Cardenas

Kickball Tournament

Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Delta Fields
Description: Join the Fitness Zone outside for a kickball competition. No sign-up necessary, come that day and we will make teams for a fun day of kickball. No previous experience necessary, we will teach you the rules that day. So come on and try it out!

Contact: Marty Douglas

Take a Break and Move a Little

Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2012
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Alumni Plaza
Description: Join the Fitness Zone for a healthy break in the day. Grab a healthy snack, take a stroll around campus, and enjoy a break in your busy schedule. Health and fitness resources will be available.

Contact: Marty Douglas

Annual Student Leadership Conference

Date: Sat, Nov 3, 2012
Time: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Bayou Building
Description:Show your campus pride and join more than 300 college students from all over the state of Texas for this one-day leadership conference, featuring one of our nation’s top collegiate speakers, and choose from more than 15 different leadership workshops to attend. Breakfast and lunch provided! Featuring Keynote Speaker Jason Jaggard, author, speaker, trainer and film-maker. Attend the conference and get a copy of Jaggard’s latest book “SPARK: Transform Your World One Small Risk at a Time”. Register in the Student Life Office.
Cost: FREE for UHCL students

Contact: Jenn Clark

Soccer Tournament

Date: Fri, Nov 9, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Delta Fields
Description: Join the Fitness Zone outside for a soccer competition. Sign up as a team or individual in the Student Life Office. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

Contact: Marty Douglas

Finals Business Center

Date: Tue - Wed, Dec 4-5, 2012
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: SSCB Lobby and Bayou Atrium I
Description: Stop by the Student Life sponsored Finals Business Center for any finals supplies you forgot to bring to campus with you. Whether you need a stapler, hole-puncher, pen, pencil, candy or some good luck, Finals Business Center will have what you need!
Cost: Free

Contact: Ali Albrecht
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