New Admits: Orientation

Our faculty, staff and alumni look forward to welcoming you to the W. P. Carey School of Business. Please make plans now to attend our mandatory on-campus orientation January 11-14, 2010.

Each day will be packed with activities that prepare you to successfully earn your W. P. Carey MBA. Your first-year professors will review the goals and expectations of their courses and answer your questions about what lies ahead.

Workshops and presentations will introduce you to the technology and services you will use to navigate the program. You also will meet and work with your fellow students who will learn alongside you throughout the program. During orientation, a community of classmates, faculty and staff will be established that will provide support and inspiration during your W. P. Carey MBA experience and for years to come.

Orientation Overview and Tentative Schedule:

• Overview
• Orientation Schedule Available December 1, 2009

Hotel Information

Should you need hotel accommodations during the orientation session, you will have the opportunity to indicate this when completing the Enrollment Checklist.  You will receive an e-mail with detailed instructions on how to complete your reservation.  Please plan to check in after 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 10. The formal orientation program will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 11. 

If you wish to extend your stay beyond the four nights you may do so when making your reservations.  Hotel room costs plus tax for the four nights of orientation will be paid by ASU.  Incidentals and extra nights are at your own expense.

Transportation

Complimentary transportation to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will be available. Contact the hotel upon arrival for shuttle pick-up. The program will provide all necessary ground transportation to and from campus during orientation. Orientation events will take place on campus and at the hotel.

Orientation Attire

Business-casual dress will be suitable for most orientation events. Please also bring professional business attire for the case competition and class photograph.