2009-10 Presidential Scholars
This year Philander Smith College identified 50 students who have the caliber to be Presidential Scholars for us. Of the 50 only 12 will actually receive this benefit. Please see our first of the 12 students who have been distinguished as a 2009-10 Presidential Scholar.
To make hotel reservations, you may contact:
Darryl Harris
Holiday Inn Express
3121 Bankhead Drive
Little Rock, AR 72206
501-490-4000
*Ask for Philander Smith College special rate
For all your local and international travel needs, you may contact:
Ms. Debra Lee
Universal Travel
1-800-573-2916
New Student Orientation for Fall 2009 - August 15 - 18
Saturday, August 15
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM New Students Check-in at Welcome Center, Harry R. Kendall Center
New students will receive their keys and orientation materials. (Student must have clearance card. If the card is not at the Welcome Center, student must come to the Admissions Office for clearance. All financial requirements must be completed befoe receiving room keys)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch on Front Lawn
1:30 PM - 2:40 PM ”Get the 411 on PSC” (Attendance Required for Parents and Students)
Representatives from different departments will be speaking.
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Parent Meeting with Dr. Walter Kimbrough, President (Required) Elders Lecture Hall, Harry Kendall Center
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Orientation Banquet and New Beginning Ceremony Crawford J. Mims Gymnasium
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ”Free Time”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Breakfast in Cafeteria
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM “Get Your Praise On” Worship Service (Required) Wesley United Methodist Church
DRESS OR PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE REQUIRED
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Picnic at Wesley United Methodist Church
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM “To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required”, Dr. J Mosley, Vice President for Student Affairs Nugent Conference Room, Kendall Center
4:10 PM - 5:10 PM “Keeping It Real”, Dr. Kimbrough, President (STUDENTS ONLY) Elders Lecture Hall, Harry Kendall Center
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dinner in Cafeteria
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM “ThinkFast” M.L. Harris Auditorium
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Resident Assistant’s (RA’S) Acitivity Residential Life Center
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
7:00 AM - 7:50 AM Breakfast in Cafeteria
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Testing ACT Compass Ms. Beverly Richardson, Director of Assessment Distance Learning Lab, 2nd Floor, Reynolds Library
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Work Study Orientation Mr. David Page, Financial Aid Director Nugent Conference Room, Harry Kendall Center
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Discover Interest Inventory Ms. Brenda Martin, Academic Support/ICCDS Coordinator Distance Learning Lab, 2nd Floor, Reynolds Library
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Academic Advising/Course Registration/Schedules/Books/ID Integrated Campus Center (ICC)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Dinner in Cafeteria
8:00 PM - Until ? Club PSC” Tate Recreation Center
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast in Cafeteria
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Orientation Plenary Session: Handbook & Catalog Dr. Jesse Hargrove, Chair/Division of Education Nugent Conference Room, Harry Kendall Center
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Lunch in Cafeteria
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Orientation Plenary Session: Plagiarism/Note & Test Taking Dr. Lia Steele, Chair/Division of Humanities Nugent Conference Room, Harry Kendall Center
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM Orientation Plenary Session: Healthy Relationships Dr. Kathy Wheeler-Scruggs, Psychotherapeutic Counsleor Nugent Conference Room, Harry Kendall Center
3:25 PM - 4:25 PM Orientation Plenary Session: Healthy Bodies Christal Waller, Campus Nurse Nugent Conference Room, Harry R. Kendall Center
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CIRP Survey Ms. Beverly Richardson Myer Titus Academic Center, Room 107
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Dinner in Cafeteria
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Student Activity Office of Religious Life Tate Recreation Center
EARLY NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION BUSINESS DAYS:
MUST BE ACCEPTED TO PSC TO PARTICIPATE!
Wednesday July 1, 2009 8:00 AM to 3:00 pm
Thursday July 9, 2009 8:00 AM to 3:00 pm
Monday July 13, 2009 8:00 AM to 3:00 pm
Saturday July 18, 2009 8:00 AM to 3:00 pm
Tuesday July 21, 2009 8:00 AM to 3:00 pm
Daily Schedule:
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Compass/Discover Interest Inventory Testing
10:00AM – 10:30 AM Admissions
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Financial Aid
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch (On your own)
12:30 pm – 3:00 PM Freshman Advising/Registration/Scheduling
3:00 pm – Until Business Office
*Do not delay, please RSVP at philandersmithadmissions.com to attend the 2009 New Student Orientation Business Days. (Click on ’Visit the Campus’ tab.)
Important Reminders!
As you prepare to arrive on campus in August 15, 2009, ALL students must complete (or bring with you) all requirements before you can register for Fall 2009 and move into the residence hall (If applicable):
- Completed admissions application (official high school transcript or official college transcript, fee, ACT/SAT, and immunization record).
- Completed FAFSA application. Visit www.philandersmithadmissions.com to complete your FAFSA and download your PSC Financial Aid Application. Any questions, contact (501) 370-5350.
- Full payment of all charges is due at the time of registration. However, you may elect to pay 40% at registration and defer the balance ($100 fee for this option).
- Receipt for Room Reservation Fee ($235) and Official ID (Driver’s License, State ID, School ID or Passport).
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To Make Payments over the Phone
Business Office
501-370-5206 or 501-370-5359
For Housing Information
Residential Life
501-975-6059 or 501-975-6060
For Financial Aid Questions
Financial Aid
501-370-5350
Questions about New Student Orientation
Rhonda Lovelace
501-370-5297
Questions about Student Activities
Dr. Juliana Mosley
501-370-5354
Freshman Advisement
DeAira Kennemer or Ricky Clark
501-975-6051
Questions about International Documents
Beverly Richardson
bevrich@philander.edu
Questions for ADA Coordinator & Academic Counselor
Brenda Martin
501-370-5356
All other Questions
Office of Recruitment & Admissions
501-370-5221
(For list of motels, please click on the Little Rock link listed on the right of this page.)
