River Hawk Day – June 21, 2024
River Hawk Day is the premier summer opportunity for enrolling students to explore campus, meet their peers and connect with campus resources — all of which will help students and families/supporters prepare for a successful transition to Susquehanna in the fall.
Schedule
9:45–10:15 a.m.
Check-In
Mellon Lounge (Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center)
Receive information about the day’s events, check in on your River Hawk Portal progress, grab some coffee at Starbucks and browse our Resource Fair. Breakfast pastries will be provided.
Resource Fair
Mellon Lounge (Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center)
Explore campus resources at your leisure or visit Susquehanna’s bookstore. See the list below to check out who will be there.
10:15–10:30 a.m.
Welcome, River Hawks
Weber Chapel
Gather with other students and families to learn about everything lined up for River Hawk Day.
10:30–11:10 a.m. (Choose One)
THE RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE: Living and Learning on Campus
Weber Chapel
Hear from Residence Life about what it’s like to live on campus, including guidance about what to bring with you to set up your space and what your next steps look like to prepare for coming to campus. Learn some tips and tricks to transition to a new space (and roommate) from the staff who’ll support you in your residence hall this year.
Videos that highlight the four standard residence halls for first-year students will be on display throughout the day. Stop by the Residence Life table during the Resource Fair or the Burke Hawk Hub any time you’re passing through the campus center. The university will be hosting institutes and conferences that week, making residential spaces unavailable for in-person tours.
THE COMMUTER EXPERIENCE: How To Connect While Commuting
Commuter Lounge (Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center)
Join us for a session created just for commuters. Meet other commuter students and the Commuter Student Organization’s advisor and learn more about what it’s like to commute, how to connect with upper-level commuters, how to be engaged in campus life, and other ways to make your drive smoother. You will also visit the Commuter Lounge and go home with something designed especially for commuters.
11:20 a.m. to 12 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES: Letting Go & Staying Connected
Stretansky Concert Hall (Cunningham Center for Music & Art)
Parents, families and other supporters will explore the upcoming transition and consider how to prepare to let go and support your Susquehanna student.
FOR STUDENTS: SU Trivia & Getting Involved on Campus
Faylor Hall (Fisher Hall)
Participate in SU trivia, snag some swag and hear from a panel of current students about how to get involved on campus.
12–1:15 p.m.
Lunch
Evert Dining Room (Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center)
Continue meeting new people over a complimentary lunch in our main all-you-care-to-eat dining room. Susquehanna’s Board of Trustees will be on campus and looks forward to talking and dining with new students and families.
Resource Fair
Mellon Lounge (Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center)
Explore campus resources at your leisure or visit Susquehanna’s bookstore. See the list below to check out who will be there.
1:25–2:10 p.m.
Getting To Know Student Financial Services
Degenstein Center Theater(Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center)
Learn about services and timelines regarding student aid and billing as well as some reminders and tips to help students and their supporters successfully navigate the aid and billing processes at Susquehanna.
2:20–3:05 p.m. and 3:15–4 p.m.
Choose-Your-Own-Resource Adventure
Three sessions were designed for students and those who support them — attend two that most interest you. See the titles, locations and descriptions below.
4–4:30 p.m.
Farewell, River Hawks
Patio (Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center)
Mix and mingle with various staff members and ask any additional questions, grab a sweet treat or stop by the bookstore before heading downtown to explore Selinsgrove before you leave!
