Welcome incoming students! My name is Krysta and I am going to be one of the student orientation counselors for this upcoming summer! I am going to be a senior and my major is Sport and Leisure Management with a double minor in Communication and Business Administration. Ever since coming to Eastern I have felt like I have been at my home away from home. Eastern has one of the best small campus feelings to it, which makes all of the students feel like they are at home. The small classrooms are also an added bonus of being a student here at Eastern. Every professor gets to know you by name and is willing to help you with any questions that you might have. 

I started getting involved at Eastern after my first semester. I became a part of the Health and Physical Education and Sport and Leisure Management major club. I also became secretary of my Resident Hall Association and severed on that board my freshman year. My professors stressed that taking advantage of opportunities that arise is what is going to make your time here at Eastern worthwhile and I took their advice very seriously. I volunteered at different events that related to my major and shadowed professionals as well. I also became involved with the LEAP into Leadership series as a sophomore and I am still an active member in this program. Eastern has many opportunities to become involved and develop as a leader. 

I look forward to meeting you during SOAR!  The SOCs look forward to meeting you and guiding you throughout your orientation experience to ensure you are ready to become and Eastern Warrior in the fall!  In the meantime, don't forget to follow us on twitter @EasternSOAR and become a fan of EasternOrientation on Facebook.  See you soon!

Welcome to Eastern! We are the Head Student Orientation Counselors (Head SOCs). We assist in the development and implementation of the SOAR program. We help to lead the Student Orientation Counselors that will be guiding you through orientation, and we help to make each two day session exciting! Keep an eye out for future posts from some of our staff! They will tell you some of their favorite parts of Eastern, how to navigate SOAR and how best to be prepared to start at Eastern in the Fall!

Right now, we are planning some fun activities for orientation, and we can't wait for you all to get here! Your orientation will be an experience unlike any other! You will be staying overnight in Constitution Hall, one of the newest residence halls that Eastern has to offer for students. You will meet tons of new people, make new friends, register for classes, and attend sessions that will help you throughout your time here.  We have special presentations and performances that are both enjoyable and informational for everyone! There is also a campus tour to show you where all of Eastern's resources are. You will leave SOAR not only with your Fall academic schedule, but also some great information about Eastern resources that can help you navigate your way!

We are very excited that you have chosen Eastern Connecticut State University as your home away from home! We want to help make your transition to Eastern easier and more enjoyable! You may contact us at any time by calling the Orientation number 860-465-0032 or emailing us at orientation@easternct.edu . 

Also, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/easternorientation

and follow us on Twitter: @easternSOAR

Talk to you all soon!

Head SOCS Mike & Melissa J

Student Center Summer Hours

Monday-Friday

8am-5pm

Fitness Center is open Monday-Friday 8am-1pm 

Eastern students are encouraged to participate in this free opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills, and also join us for dinner and receive a free t-shirt. Sign up at the Student Center Information Desk before April 10^th.

On February 22 ECSU Rugby represented Eastern Connecticut State University at the Covenant Soup Kitchen Plunge For Hunger. Rugby members took in donations to jump into the freezing cold water at Lauter Park in Willimantic. The plunge raised over $6000 to help the soup kitchen serve the people in need in our community.

Want a chance to be on stage at graduation?

The Commencement Committee is seeking applications for opportunities to speak or sing at commencement.  For more information, please visit

http://www.easternct.edu/commencement/ 

Interested in becoming a Student Orientation Councilor (SOC)?  SOCs assist in the implementation of summer and fall Orientation programs (SOAR and Warrior Welcome).  The SOCs work to help new incoming students with their transition to the university community by providing information about resources and services on campus to ensure their academic and social success.  See information below for required information sessions.

Congratulations to Dylan Curran, Ryan Hesney, Jesse Scroggins, Jeff Tiedemann, and Matt Upright for making the Yankee Collegiate Conference 2012 All-Conference Team!

For a complete list of the Yankee Collegiate Conference All-Conference team go to

http://yankeecollegiatefootballconference.webs.com/All-conference/2012%20All-Conference.pdf