Sunday Night Campfire
Welcome Class of 2030!
We know that the college transition can be filled with much joy and excitement, but there are worries and lots of questions as well. Sunday Night Campfires are a way to get questions answered so you can focus on all the excitement of joining us at St. Lawrence!
Join us Sundays from 7-8 p.m. (EST) to meet the fabulous folks at St. Lawrence. Drop in when you can and let us answer questions and help you start to make important connections! Can't make the live campfire? Don't worry. Webinar recordings will be posted following the event.
May 10 - Welcome to Sunday Night Campfires
Meet the First Year Program team (with special guests) to ask all the burning post-deposit questions and hear advice from first-year students who are just days shy of becoming sophomores! We will also preview future campfire sessions and what to expect this summer! (Registration link coming soon.)
May 17 - Housing & FYP
This session will focus on best advice for filling out housing forms and First Year Program course requests. Ask questions and clarifications before forms are due on May 30th. (Registration link coming soon.)
May 31 - Athletics
A chance for students playing or interested in playing varsity, intramural, club sports and/or e-sports to hear about the life of a student athlete as well as meet members of SLU Athletics staff. (Registration link coming soon.)
June 7 - THRIVE'ing at St. Lawrence
What does it mean to "THRIVE" at college? Meet the offices who offer programming to support student health and well-being and hear from current students on strategies, pitfalls, and ways to find balance. (Registration link coming soon.)
June 14 - Academic Life
What are the expectations for students in the classroom? Come meet faculty members and get the inside scoop on their tips and hints for academic success at St. Lawrence. (Registration link coming soon.)
June 21 - Academic Advising & Support
The wide range of academic support for students will be the focus of this campfire. Members of the academic advising team, Student Accessibility Services, peer tutors, WORD Studio, and the PQRC will be available to talk about ways in which students can locate resources to support their academic endeavors. (Registration link coming soon.)
June 28 - Let the Countdown Begin...55 Days
This session will be a grab-bag session of questions and answers. Come with any and all the "when", "how to", and "where should I" questions and get all the answers. (Registration link coming soon.)
July 12 - Student Leadership & Organizations
With so many ways to be involved on campus, it can be hard to figure out how start. Members of the Student Life team will share their tips and tricks for becoming an active member in campus clubs and organizations. (Registration link coming soon.)
July 19 - Class Schedules & Registration
Understand how to get the most out of your class schedule, navigate changing schedules, and get information on transfer credits, AP/IB scores and more. (Registration link coming soon.)
July 26 - Student Financial Services & Financial Aid
With bills arriving and fall semester approaching quickly, this Q&A session will provide space for families to ask questions about all things financial services-centered. (Registration link coming soon.)
August 2 - Pre-Orientation Trips
This session will focus on questions related to students going on pre-trips. Meet with organizers and leaders to ask all your questions on needs and schedules. (Registration link coming soon.)
August 9 - Diverse Populations
What resources and community options are available to students from diverse populations? This session will introduce students to members of our SLU community who identify as or are involved in the following communities: International, BIPOC, LGBTQIA, First-Generation, Transfer, HEOP. This session will not be recorded and will be held in breakout rooms rather than the webinar format.
August 16 - Last-Minute Questions
A team of SLU folks will be on-hand to answer any last-minute questions in our final virtual campfire. Stop by to get answers, reassurance, or just to say hi one more time before joining us on campus. (Registration link coming soon.)