2010 Photos

Discovery Day is a comprehensive introduction for admitted and deposited students and their families. It is a fun day with various outside activities, so plan to dress casually and comfortably and don’t forget your running shoes!

PHOTOS: Discovery Day 2010

Deposit Paid Student Perks
Every deposit paid student attending Discovery Day will receive a/an:

• Class registration
  
• Student ID
  
• Catawba e-mail address
  
• Opportunity to request a roommate
  
  Deposit deadline is April 15, 2010.  Pay Deposit »

Financial Aid Consultations
Our Financial Aid Office will be open for individual consultations during the morning. Meetings are available by appointment only. Remember to bring your paperwork! Schedule a Consultation »

In addition to registering to meet with a financial aid representative, you can also submit your academic interests ahead of time:

• 2010 Photo Gallery
• List of Events (see below)
• Schedule a Financial Aid Consultation »
• Submit Your First-Year Academic Interests »
• Pay Enrollment Deposit »

SAMPLE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
View a typical list of activities for Discovery Day below:

• REGISTRATION
  To ensure we have enough time prepare you for the day's events, please plan to arrive at 8:00am.

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• WELCOME
  You will be welcomed by Catawba's President, the Admissions team, and Alumni. We'll also review the list of the day's events.

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• You Get Up How Early? (STUDENTS only)
  Our "resident" expert helps students break the ice on finding the perfect roommate in this roommate selection presentation.
  
  ASK AWAY! (PARENTS ONLY)
  Parents will meet with current Catawba students, parents of current students, and recent alumni to see how Catawba has changed their lives.

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• TAKE YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! (STUDENTS ONLY)
  Following the Welcome session, students will split into Scavenger Hunt teams in front of Robertson College-Community Center. Your team will participate in a race against time as you charge through campus hoping to win the Grand Prize.
  
  

  "How much did you say?" (PARENTS ONLY)
  A billing & financial aid presentation.

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• get your registration (STUDENTS only)
  Class registration for deposit-paid students as they meet with faculty advisors and leave that day with a class schedule. Submit your First-Year Academic Interests Form early so your advisor will have your info on hand on Discovery Day. Classes are subject to change during First-Year orientation and are not guaranteed.

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• Campus Comes Alive! (PARENTS)
  During this time, parents will have the opportunity to drop in to various Student Service offices which include Dining Services, Health Services, Housing & Residence Life, Career Services, The Lilly Center for Vocation and Values, Public Safety, The Counseling and Academic Support Center and Computer Services! Parent Map »

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• "Make it official!"
  Students who have not received their IDs can get them at this time.

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• LUNCH
  Join us for a NC style BBQ cookout featuring live music performed by current Catawba students. We invite you to enjoy frozen treats as we honor the winning Scavenger Hunt team and give away prizes. Mingle with members of the Catawba faculty and staff and learn more about your area of academic interest! (Vegetarian options available.)
  
  If you discover a new friend you may want to live with next year, please let our Residence Life staff know during lunch so they may grant your rooming request. Also, dorm rooms in Woodson and Salisbury-Rowan will be open for families to view during the afternoon.

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• "Nice Room" (OPTIONAL)
  Residence Hall Tours (Abernethy Village, Woodson, Salisbury-Rowan)

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• "Still haven’t seen our campus yet?" (OPTIONAL)
  Campus tours

Other Events
After our event concludes, we offer you free admission to the following afternoon campus activities and athletic events. These events are optional, but we hope you'll stick around and take advantage of all we have to offer:

• Athletic Events

• Theatre Productions
  

REGISTRATION
Register early for Discovery Day! We hope to see you soon! Don't forget to register for a financial aid consultaton and to complete your academic interest form.