Start Strong

Kick off fall semester with our Start Strong events! We want you to succeed and we have planned a fun-filled day of workshops, success tips, resources, tournaments, and much more to get you started on the right foot.

While attendance is not mandatory, we encourage all new and returning students to attend. For more information, call 320-222-6061.

Dates

• Tuesday, August 15 | Willmar Campus | 2:30-4:30 pm
• Tuesday, August 15 | Online via Zoom | 5-6 pm
• Wednesday, August 16 | Hutchinson Campus | 2:30-4:30 pm

On-Campus Activities | 2:30 -4:30 pm

• Scavenger hunt and tour
• Sun prints and printmaking with art faculty
• Career exploration with community organizations (Willmar campus)
• Information about transferring between Minnesota colleges and universities
• Games and prizes
• Photo booth
• Ridgewater resources/information
  • Basic Needs and Community Resources
  • TRIO Student Support Services
  • Accessibility and Disability Services
  • Multicultural and Inclusion Services
  • Time Management
  • And more!

Virtual via Zoom | Tuesday, August 15, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

• Asynchronous Kahoot competition
• Exploration of D2L, the online learning platform
• Time management and scheduling tips
• Resource exploration
• Q&A Session