Student Orientation

Valkyries Vision (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.

Trailblazer Orientation

If you are planning to participate in the Trailblazer Program, you are highly encouraged to attend the Trailblazer 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.

Meet the Team

Jessica Backman

Director of Student Activities and Civic Engagement

Lee Bjornsen

Director of the Center for Academic Excellence

Will Case

Associate Provost for Student Success, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Co-Director of the Nisbet Honors Program

Daphnie Glenn

Director of First Generation Student Programs & Student Recreation/Assistant Director of Residential Life

Cathy Gowan

Director of Internships and Career Services

Sher-Ron Laud

Director of Residential Life

Theresa Lester

Director of Students in Transition

Tori McLean Good

Director of Career Development and Employer Relations

Rhonda Mingo

Dean of Students

Sarah Mintern

Mail Clerk/Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students