<img width="235" height="200" alt="Welcome To Semester Fall 2012v2 NewsPromo" src="/site/files/oldnewsfiles/Welcome%20To%20Semester%20Fall%202012v2%20NewsPromo.jpg" class="FloatLeft">Orientation week events for new students commence on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, August 13th</span> on the Delaware Campus and on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday, August 14th</span> on the Harrisburg campus.<br><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Registration and Welcome to the Profession</span><br><br>On the <span style="">Delaware campus</span>, new students may register at the <a href="/Admissions.aspx">Admissions Office</a> between <span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. on Monday</span>. A special <span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to the Profession Ceremony will follow at 6:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel</span> next to the campus. Students should attend the mandatory ceremony in professional attire.<br><br>On the Harrisburg campus, open registration for new students will run from <span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. in the Administration Building on Tuesday the 14th</span>. The Harrisburg <span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to the Profession Ceremony will follow at 5:00 p.m</span>. The Honorable P. Kevin Brobson ’95, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge, will deliver the affirmation and offer remarks.<br><br>New students can find schedules and other pertinent resources on the respective orientation pages for <a href="/Gateway/CurrentStudents/DelawareStudents/AcademicResources/Orientation.aspx">Delaware</a> or <a href="/Gateway/CurrentStudents/HarrisburgStudents/AcademicResources/Orientation.aspx">Harrisburg</a>. Please note that attendance at all orientation events is mandatory.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Introduction to Law</span><br><br>“Given the great variety in the experiences of our students before law school, we have designed the Introduction to Law classes for all students to learn core concepts and skills essential to a successful performance in law school. While the week provides only an introduction to law school, we expect students to take seriously the opportunity to begin building habits that will be useful throughout law school,” says Delaware campus Assistant Dean for the <a href="/CampusLife/AdvisingandCounseling/OfficeofStudentAffairsDelaware.aspx">Office of Student Affairs</a> <a href="/Academics/Faculty/ProfilesDe/JohnstonPatrickJ.aspx">Patrick J. Johnston</a>.<br><br>“In order to be fully prepared for the Intro to Law course that takes place during Orientation, students should view the posted Intro to Law packet, which includes first assignments, course expectations, and required textbooks,” advises Assistant Registrar Molly Acri.<br><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maintaining a Healthy Balance</span><br><br>“In my experience, the Orientation week provides a great opportunity for students to get to know the Widener Law community - including faculty, staff and fellow classmates. The scheduled activities really give students a good idea of what to expect as they embark on their law school career,” Acri says.<br><br>The Delaware Campus will host a picnic on the lawn for incoming regular division students on Friday, August 17th from noon until 1:30 p.m. to conclude Orientation Week activities. Extended division students will instead have a pizza party in the atrium of the Main Law Building from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. that evening.<br><br>Following a tradition that began last year, the Harrisburg campus will close the week on Saturday with a celebratory day of events beginning with a Fun Run at 9 a.m. A Pilates demonstration will follow at 10:30 a.m. and then a lunch provided by Kaplan PMBR.<br><br>“In addition, an incoming student’s suggestion that the two day sections, N and P, play each other in a softball game has ‘gone viral’ and a game will be played after lunch,” says Harrisburg campus <a href="/CampusLife/AdvisingandCounseling/OfficeofStudentAffairsHarrisburg.aspx">Dean of Students</a> <a href="/Academics/Faculty/ProfilesHbg/SealingKeithE.aspx">Keith E. Sealing</a>, adding that roster spots will be available for evening students as well. Those interested in participating should visit the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/234789906604587/" title="Widener Law Commonwealth 1L Campus Facebook group">Widener Law Commonwealth 1L Campus Facebook group</a>.
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