Orientation programming is designed with the new W. P. Carey MBA student in mind by assisting with the final transition into the program. Attendance is required for all incoming W. P. Carey MBA students.

There are few components to the W. P. Carey MBA Orientation. Please note the following programs and dates:

Orientation for International Students: August 8-12, 2005

Our international students face unique issues academically and professionally. This program is directed at those areas and includes topics such as career management for the international student, ASU international student resources, and student health resources. This is required for any student who holds a student visa.

W. P. Carey MBA Orientation Laptop/Check-in: August 11 & 12, 2005

The check-in process is a vital starting point for the rest of Orientation. Check-in involves processes that will help students begin to settle into the program. Attendance is required at one of two dates offered. Register for a check-in date online at http://wpcarey.asu.edu/mba/ft/laptop/laptop_orientation.cfm.

Please note to bring your laptop computer to check-in for the technology relate sessions.

Dean's Welcome Reception: August 13, 2005

Join us at the ASU Memorial Union for a reception where Robert E. Mittelstaedt Jr., Dean of the W. P. Carey School of Business, welcomes all new W. P. Carey MBA students to the program. We ask that all new Full-time MBA students plan on arriving earlier to have photographs taken for the student directory.

• 4:30 - 5:30 PM - Photographs
• 6:00 PM - Dean's Reception

W. P. Carey MBA Orientation: August 16-19, 2005

This week-long program is required for all new W. P. Carey MBAs and will expose students to the intricacies of the program and its expectations and goals. Sessions will include:

• Professional Workshop 
• Academic Expectations and Policies
• Graduate Career Management
• Team Development
• Case Analysis
• Social events to interact with faculty, staff and fellow classmates
   

In addition to the above topics, various sessions will be based on the mission of the W. P. Carey School of Business.

NOTE: Students enrolled in the MBA/MHSM dual degree program arriving in late-spring/early-summer will also have a specialized orientation through the MHSM program. However, those students will still be required to attend the August Orientation Program(s).

Complete Orientation schedules will be mailed out in the final Admit Packet in June.

We will also post announcements throughout the summer months via myASU, our community online tool.

Please feel free to direct questions to any one of the Full-time Program Student Services staff.