Welcome New Students

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, you will have the opportunity to select a date when you fill out the registration form: June 3-4, June 18-19 (closed/full), July 8-9, July 29-30, August 20.

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 overnight 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; Have the opportunity to discuss your preliminary charges with the Office of Business Services; Resident students (those who are required to live on campus) will meet their residence hall director and possibly meet their roommate; Commuter students (those eligible to live at home and commute to classes) will be introduced to campus life.

Schedule

On the First Day of each L.I.N.C. New Student Orientation session you will
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m
Check-in at the Ransdell Chapel, where students and families will receive information folders including a detailed schedule of the events to take place that evening and the next day;    

3:30 p.m - 6:15 p.m
Students - COMPASS Placement Test
           4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Parents - Q&A Business Services & Financial Aid (Ransdell Chapel Auditorium)

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner (Winters Dining Hall)

6:45 p.m.
LINC Session #1: "Find Your Calling (Ransdell Chapel)

7:45 p.m.
LINC Sesson #2: Student Seminar / Parent Seminar

9:00 p.m.
LINC Session #3: Making Connections

Day Two

9:00 a.m.
LINC Session #4: Making College Count (Ransdell Chapel)

10:00 a.m.
LINC Session #5: Business Services and Financial Aid, Registration; The Learning Commons; Academics; Advising. Student meet with faculty for scheduling; Parents remain in the Ransdell Chapel

10:30 a.m.
LINC Session #6: The LINC from Home to University 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 offer a variety of dates to better accommodate families and their busy schedule. Future L.I.N.C. Dates will be posted here.

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 ID made, while parents attend a seminar designed just for them.

Overnight Info

Students will be our guests for overnight and will stay with another student in one of our residence halls. You will need to bring linens, pillow, towels, soap, and an alarm clock. Dress for all sessions will be casual. Parents will need to make reservations to stay at one of our local motels. Be sure to mention you are in town to bring your child to Campbellsville University’s orientation, while checking in.

Best Western Lodge - 270 465-7001
Lucky Vista Motel - 270 465-8196
Lakeview Motel - 270 465-8139 or 800 340-4945
Super 8 Motel - 270 789-0808

This overnight experience will help residents and commuters become better acquainted as well as familiarize students with living on campus.

Costs

There is no cost for the student. A $10.00 registration fee to cover the cost of materials and dining services for parents is to be paid at check-in time. Additional guests such as siblings, spouses, or friends will be charged $5.00 on an individual basis for meal services only. (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.