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Student Orientation

Valkyrie Vision (Summer Orientation)

Ease into college life with our day-long orientation covering everything from in-depth campus tours (including residence halls!) to financial aid questions, to how to gain the most from your time at Converse. Get to know fellow students, staff and faculty, make connections with student leaders and begin your course registration process. Registration and more information can be found on My.Converse.

Welcome Week

Each fall, we welcome new Freshmen and Transfers to Converse with an all-hands-on-deck move-in day and brief Orientation. Move-in days and details found on My.Converse.

First-Generation Orientation

If you are planning to participate in the First-Generation Student Program, you are highly encouraged to attend the First-Generation Orientation. This is a pre-orientation that takes place one day before first-year orientation. It is a one-day orientation where students and parents are able to attend helpful sessions on how to be successful at Converse. It is a great time to get connected with the staff and learn about all the available resources.

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Meet the Team

Taylor Casey

Community Engagement and First-Year Experience Coordinator

Reed Chewning

Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Director of Child and Family Studies and Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Sabrina Hartness

Support Specialist for Career Development and the Nisbet Honors Program

Karen Medlin

Case Manager for Student Accessibility Services and Title IX Deputy Coordinator

Rhonda Mingo

Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students

Sarah Mintern

Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students/ Mail Clerk