Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley
A Graduate School of Santa Clara University
Fall 2017 Orientation
*Note: Required sessions are indicated in bold
Thursday, August 24
Attendance Required for MA students only: JST/GTU Common MA/PhD orientation
Monday, August 28
8:30-9:15 Coffee: Informal meet and greet with faculty, staff and new students (JST Lounge)
9:15-9:30 Dean’s Welcome (JST Manresa Lounge)
9:30-11:15 Attendance Required: Information Session: Registration and book ordering, Moodle, Billing and student employment, JST Financial Awards and Scholarships, & Health Insurance, SCU and GTU ID cards (JST Manresa Lounge) (Renewal Program students are not required to attend).
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:00 Opening Prayer (JST Gesù Chapel). All encouraged to attend.
12:00-1:15 JST Welcome Lunch (Main Floor, JST) (MA Students will be in Program Meeting)
1:30-3:00 Attendance Required: Academic Program Meetings (JST Room locations posted in lobby)
3:00-5:00 Advising: Schedule an individual meeting with your academic advisor today or tomorrow
JST Help Desk – Registration and Moodle (JST Basement)
Required: Drop-in for photo for SCU ID (JST 107)
5:00 Wine and Cheese Reception at Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, 2301 Vine Street, Berkeley (corner Arch St., 15 minute walk from JST, directions at Front Desk)
5:15 Mass (JST Gesù Chapel)
Tuesday, August 29
9:00-9:25 Federal Loans Presentation: domestic students only (JST 216)
10:00-11:00 Attendance Required: Campus Life and Student Services: Liturgy and Spiritual Formation, Disability Resources, Sexual Harassment Policy, Campus Safety, Wireless and E-mail, School community gatherings (JST Manresa Lounge)
11:00 Break
11:15-12:00 Student Panel: Life at JST-Challenges and Resources (JST Manresa Lounge)
12:00-1:00 Lunch (JST)
1:00 GTU Campus Tour
1:30-4:00 Required: Drop-in for photo for GTU ID (GTU HEDCO Room, 2465 LeConte, 2nd floor)
1:30-5:00 Advising: schedule an individual meeting with your academic advisor
2:00 – 4:00 JST Help Desk – Registration and Moodle (JST Basement)
4:00-5:00 “Meet the Faculty” - Reception for new students and faculty.
(Loyola Room, 3rd Floor JST) Light refreshments will be served.
5:15 Mass (JST Gesù Chapel)
Wednesday, August 30
8:15 Meet at JST to depart by bus at 8:45 a.m. to Santa Clara University (attendance highly encouraged). Join us for a trip to the SCU Main Campus to visit the library and the archive exhibit, Art Interpreting Scripture: Characters In and Creators of the Bible, curated by JST MABL student, Jonathan Homrighausen, and learn about various campus resources. This will include Mass in the historical Mission Church and lunch.
12:05 Mass (Santa Clara Mission Church)
1:00-2:00 Lunch (Nobili Hall Dining Room)
2:45 Depart for Berkeley by bus; approximate return at 4:30 p.m.
5:00-7:00 GTU Welcome Barbecue (PSR Quad, 1798 Scenic Avenue)
5:15 Mass (JST Gesù Chapel)
Thursday, August 31
10:00 – 12:00 JST Help Desk – Registration and Moodle (JST Basement)
1:00-2:00 GTU Library Tour (meet at GTU Library, also offered Friday at 9:00)
5:15 Mass (JST Gesù Chapel)
Friday, September 1
9:00-10:00 GTU Library Tour (meet at GTU Library, also offered Thursday at 1)
11:00 Visit to Rose Garden and Codornices Park - Please come prepared for an uphill walk (just
under a mile/about one kilometer). Once at the destination, we will picnic together about noon. Outdoor activities welcome! Meet in JST lobby & bring your own bag lunch!
2:00-4:00 JST Help Desk – Registration and Moodle (JST Basement)
5:00 GENERAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE
5:15 Mass (JST Gesù Chapel)
Monday, September 4
Labor Day Holiday (no classes; offices closed)
Tuesday, September 5
First Day of Classes
Friday, September 8
5:15 Mass of Gathering followed by Welcome Barbecue, JST
LATE REGISTRATION: September 2 – 15
We wish you the best as you begin your studies at JST this September!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions along the way!
Mary Beth Lamb
Sr. Admin. Asst. for Student
Life and Formation
Email:
Phone: 510-549-5017