Sunday

12:00 – 1:15 p.m

Check-In – Visiting admitted students register for the weekend and receive schedule information.  Parents will also receive information packets.  While you wait you can pick up some snacks on the patio or enjoy lunch at Triton’s Pub.
HOUGH CENTER QUAD

12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Campus Bookstore is open.
EDMUNDSON HALL

1:15 – 2:00 p.m.

Welcome Program / Your First Year at Eckerd College– Join Professor Sanfilippo to find out more about the Autumn Term, Faculty Mentoring Program, Western Heritage in a Global Context, and unique first-year programs offered at the College.
MILLER AUDITORIUM

2:00 – 4:15 p.m

Campus Tours– A current student will lead a tour of campus for admitted students and their families.  Tours are optional and will leave periodically.
Leaving from MILLER AUDITORIUM

4:15 p.m.

Student Life Panel (Parents Only) – Current students will field questions on what it is like to be an Eckerd Student.  This is a chance to get to know some of our students in a fun and casual setting.
SHEEN SCIENCE AUDITORIUM

4:15 p.m.

Student Life Panel (Students Only) – Current students will field questions on what it is like to be an Eckerd Student.  This is a chance to get to know some of our students in a fun and casual setting.
MILLER AUDITORIUM

5:15 p.m.

Welcome Dinner – Join us in Fox Hall for dinner where you can meet current students and other prospective students.
FOX HALL

7:00 p.m.

Reception for Parents – Parents are invited to join current Eckerd parents, alumni, and faculty who will be available to answer questions about the Eckerd experience.

7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT (Students Only)
Join current students at the Waterfront for music, games and other activities.
WATERFRONT

Monday

8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Student Breakfast – Students can enjoy breakfast in Café Bon Appetit’s main dining hall. Remember to wear your nametag - this serves as your  meal ticket!
CAFÉ BON APPETIT (MAIN CAFETERIA)

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

President’s Breakfast for Parents – Parents are invited to join President Eastman, members of the Executive Staff and Student Affairs for a special presentation and casual discussion over breakfast.
FOX HALL

9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Attend a Class (Students Only) – Each student will attend one class.  Students please arrive early to your class and introduce yourself to the professor.  He or she will be expecting you.  Consult individual student schedule for title, time and location of class.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Center for Spiritual Life Open House – Come learn about spiritual life on campus with our College Chaplains, Campus Priest and Campus Rabbi.
OUTSIDE WIREMAN CHAPEL

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Boat Tours – Come learn about the many programs offered at Eckerd’s own waterfront and take a tour on beautiful Boca Ciega Bay.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Eckerd College Organization of Students (ECOS) Open House — Come learn about our student governing body.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

International Education Open House – Join Diane Ferris to learn about the opportunities for international study available.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE

10:15 – 11:00 a.m.

Financing an EckerdCollege Education – Join Dr. Pat Watkins, Director of Financial Aid, and Angie Noronow, College Bursar, for a general overview of the billing, scholarship and financial aid processes.
MILLER AUDITORIUM

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Counseling & Health Services – Come hear a presentation by Scott Strader, Director of Counseling Services, and Amy Bond-Rozelle representing Health Services, discussing resources for Eckerd College students.  You can also set up individual appointments by calling 727.864.8248.
MILLER AUDITORIUM

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Natural Sciences Collegium Open House (Including Marine Sciences) – Meet with faculty members to discuss opportunities in these majors.
SHEEN AUDITORIUM

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Creative Arts Collegium Open House – Meet with faculty members to discuss opportunities in these majors.
BININGER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

The Center for Career Planning and Applied Learning, Career Services and Service Learning Open House – Join Brian MacHarg, John Ingmire and Norm Smith as they discuss how a liberal arts education applies in today’s world through service learning, internships and career exploration.
BROWN and LINDSAY HALLS

1:00 p.m.

Farewell Lunch – Join Eckerd College faculty for our final meal. Return survey after lunch and please turn in your nametags when you depart so we can recycle them.
FOX HALL