Attending one of our New Student Orientations is vitally important to the transition and success of entering this exciting new phase of your life as a student at Campbellsville University. L.I.N.C. will be held on the following dates:
- LINC 1 - June 7-8
- LINC 2 - June 9 - Specifically designed for commuter students.
- LINC 3 - July 13-14
- LINC 5 - August 2-3
Parents are Invited
Parents are strongly encouraged to join their son and/or daughter for this very significant event. There will be informative seminars to assist parents with ways to aid their new student in making the transition to University life, as well as answer any questions. The Office of Financial Aid is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., E.D.T. If you have individual questions, feel free to schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor before the Orientation process begins.
What Happens at Orientation?
This event is designed to acquaint students and families with campus life and "L.I.N.C." you to the services and opportunities available to you here at Campbellsville University. Students will: Meet with an academic advisor; Schedule classes; Get a University ID (you must present a drivers license / photo ID); Have the opportunity to discuss your preliminary charges with the Office of Business Services; Commuter students (those eligible to live at home and commute to classes) will be introduced to campus life.
Making a Reservation
In order to provide quality, individual attention to each of our new students and their families, we are limiting the number of participants to each orientation. Therefore, it is imperative that you Make a Reservation by filling out the Registration Form. Every student is required to pay the $100 enrollment deposit and submit their housing application before they can attend a L.I.N.C. orientation. After we have received your request for reservation and verified that you have completed the admissions process, you will receive a Reservation Confirmation notice through the mail, confirming the date. Deadlines for making a reservation are at least one week prior to the Orientation date.
When and Where
We are offering a variety of dates to better accommodate families and their busy schedule. Future L.I.N.C. Dates will be posted here.
For the 1-Day Events
For the 1-Day event (June 9th) specifically designed for commuter students: Check-in begins @ 8:30 a.m. in the Ransdell Chapel and the program starts at 9:00 a.m. Most students will be finished with their checklist by 2:00 p.m.. The checklist includes: getting an I.D., Parking Decal, UPO Box Assignment, Meeting with an Academic Advisor, entering your class schedule, meeting with Financial Aid and the Office of Business Services.
For the 2-Day Events
In general, on the first day of each Orientation session you will check-in at the Ransdell Chapel between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., where students and families will receive information folders with a detailed schedule of the events to take place that evening and the next day. Dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the evening program and activities beginning at 6:45 p.m. The second day of Orientation will have students meeting with their advisors to schedule classes, have their Campbellsville University I.D. made, etc., while parents attend a seminar designed just for them.
Costs
There is no cost for the student. However, there is a $5 charge for the evening meal for each person accompanying the student. (Please do not send money through the mail).
L.I.N.C. is designed to help you:
- Learn in a New Environment;
- Invest in Your Future;
- Navigate Life Change and
- Connect to Campbellsville University.