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Jump Start Directors
Shane Stinnett, miranda Hiter, and kristin rice
Each year our 
communityreceives a list of new Rochester College Warriors. You, as a member,will contribute to our community in some special 
way. We look forward to the launch of your RC experience with the fun festivities planned for Jump Start 2009. See you on campus!
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What is Jump Start?
Jump Start (JS) is a mandatory orientation program intentionally designed for incoming students and their parents. The program will include information on academics, student activities, student organizations, career services, residential living, international programs, and much more. College administrators, faculty, staff, and upper-division students will be available throughout the program to answer any questions about college life. JS will take place August 28th - August 30th, 2009. All first time college students are required to attend Jump Start and charged a fee that includes meals, materials, and activities.
Why Attend Jump Start?
Studies have proven, college students who participate in orientation are much more likely to get involved and be successful in their academic pursuits. Because of this fact, we, as stated previously, require any student that is new to Rochester College and has taken less than 15 credit hours to attend. If you have 16 or more you are required to attended either the Freshman or transfer orientation on Monday, August 31st. Although parents are not required to attend we encourage attendance so that students and their parents can understand opportunities and expectations together as their students face their first year of college.
I am so glad you are here at the new student orientation: Jump Start. This program has been developed specifically in order to help new students navigate the changes that will occur in their first year of college. From knowing who to contact when there are questions, getting around campus, what opportunities & services are available to students, and some insights into how we do things here - all very valuable to make your time here a great journey!
Please be sure and read all the materials you have received as a new student - that will further enhance your experience and keep you from guessing later. I think it is important given the investment you and your parents are making that you attend each session of Jump Start and get the full view of what your time here can be like. Of course, we as educators know that knowing what is available is just the start - the participation part is up to you!
If we can assist you in any way please let us know!
- Terrill Hall, Assistant Dean of Students