Fall 2022 Draft Schedule


OPTIONS Fall 2022 Schedule

Time 

Session Topic 

Description 

10:00AM-2:00PM 

OPTIONS Move-in 

Students get settled in their residence hall 

2:00PM-4:00PM 

Optional Parent Information Session 

Parents and students are welcome to join for a brief overview of campus resources 

4:00PM-5:00PM 

OPTIONS Check-in and Welcome 

Review of OPTIONS expectations and meet your student leaders 

5:00PM-6:00PM 

Teambuilding 

Get to know other OPTIONS students with these energetic activities 

6:00PM-7:00PM 

Welcome BBQ 

More fun with dinner and yard games with all OPTIONS participants 

Time 

Session Topic 

Description 

7:00AM-9:30AM 

Breakfast 

Costs of breakfast in the dining halls on campus are covered for all OPTIONS participants. 

9:30AM-10:00AM 

Campus Meet-Up 

Meet up with your student leaders around campus to walk over to your first session 

10:00AM-Noon 

Morning Session 

Join all the OPTIONS students in this introductory presentation about getting involved on campus 

Noon-1:00PM 

Lunch and Resource Fair 

Costs of lunch on campus are covered for all OPTIONS participants. Students may use this time to meet with campus offices to ask questions and learn more about resources 

1:00PM-1:15PM 

Travel 

-

1:15PM- 3:00PM 

Breakout sessions (3 rounds for 30 minutes) 

Students can choose their own adventures and all topics will be based on building valuable experiences at KU. 

3:00PM – 3:15PM 

Travel 

-

3:15PM - 4:00PM 

Small Group Debrief  

Touch base with a small group of OPTIONS participants and your student leader to ask questions and share what you learned 

4:00PM – 5:00PM 

Amazing Race  

Explore campus in this competitive race to the finish line 

5:30PM – 7:00PM 

Dinner 

Costs of Dinner in on-campus dining halls are covered for all OPTIONS participants 

7:00PM – 9:00PM 

TRIO Open House 

TRIO eligible students, join the TRIO team to learn more about resources and opportunities 

7:00PM – 9:00PM 

Evening Activity (optional) 

Hang out with your new OPTIONS friends with activities on Daisy Hill. 

Time 

Session Topic 

Description 

7:00AM-9:30AM 

Breakfast 

Costs of breakfast in the dining halls on campus are covered for all OPTIONS participants. 

9:30AM-10:00AM 

Campus Meet-Up 

Meet up with your student leaders around campus to walk over to your first session 

10:00AM- Noon 

Morning Session: Thriving in the Classroom 

Join all OPTIONS participant in this introductory experience to the college classroom  

Noon-1:30PM 

Lunch and Resource Fair 

Costs of lunch on campus are covered for all OPTIONS participants. Students may use this time to meet with campus offices to ask questions and learn more about resources 

1:30PM-1:45PM 

Campus Meet-Up 

-

1:45PM-3:30PM 

Breakout Sessions (3rounds for 30 minutes) 

Students can choose their own adventures and all topics will be based on building valuable experiences at KU. 

3:30PM-4:15PM 

Small Group Debrief 

Touch base with a small group of OPTIONS participants and your student leader to ask questions and share what you learned 

4:15PM-5:00PM 

Team Builder 

Make memories with your OPTIONS friends in this energetic wrap up to the day. 

5:00PM-7:00PM 

Dinner 

Costs of Dinner in on-campus dining halls are covered for all OPTIONS participants 

7:00PM – 9:00PM 

Talent Show 

Show off your skills, or cheer on your friends at this annual OPTIONS favorite 

Time 

Session Topic 

Description 

7:00AM-9:30AM 

Breakfast 

Costs of breakfast in the dining halls on campus are covered for all OPTIONS participants. 

9:30AM-10:00AM 

Campus Meet-Up 

Meet up with your student leaders around campus to walk over to your first session 

10:00AM-11:00AM 

Student Panel 

Final words of advice from your student leaders 

11:00AM-11:30AM 

Next Steps: Stay Connected 

Find out how to stay connected to OPTIONS and other campus resources during the year 

11:30AM-Noon 

Awards and Recognition 

Recognition of the OPTIONS favorites 

Noon- 1:00PM 

Lunch 

Costs of lunch on campus is covered for all OPTIONS participants. Students may use this time to meet with campus offices to ask questions and learn more about resources 

1:00PM-5:00PM 

Support Programs: MSP, TRIO…  

Students in other campus support programs will have group meetings during this time. Check with your program director for specifics. Visit this website to learn more about other support programs 

1:00PM-5:00PM 

Optional Campus Engagement Opportunities 

 

 

Hang out with us on campus and around Lawrence with these fun activities.