Welcome To Trocaire!!!!!!

Let me be one of the first to congratulate you on your decision to attend Trocaire College. Whether you just graduated from high school, raised a family and are returning to school, or somewhere in between, the Student Activities Office welcomes you. We are here to help prepare you in meeting your new academic goals.

The first step to a successful college career is attendance and active participation at our successful general orientation. Orientation will provide information to help ease the transition into college life at Trocaire.

Our orientation program will enable you to learn more about the college, as well as to meet other new students. Important information on topics related to health records, academic advisement, college policies, and financial aid will be presented.

This are MANDATORY programs for all new Trocaire students. Below is the Spring 2010 General Orientation date. After you register for classes, correspondence will be sent out reminding you of the orientation date and time.

I look forward to meeting you at orientation. Please feel free to contact with any questions.

Sincerely

Tony Funigiello
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
716-827-2481
funigielloa@trocaire.edu

ORIENTATION DATE & TIME

You are signed up for orientation when you register for classes

Please call 827-2481 with any questions

Returning Trocaire students are not required to attend orientation

A REMINDER POSTCARD & LETTER WILL BE SENT TO YOU BEFORE YOUR ORIENTATION SESSION

GENERAL ORIENTATION

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: Margaret Wendt Center

Please enter through the main doors of the building

SNOW DATE

(In case the college is closed on the 14th)

Saturday January 16th

9:00am - 11:00am

Location: Margaret Wendt Center

Orientation Parking Options

Orientation will start promptly at 5:30pm. Whichever parking option you choose, please make sure you plan extra time in finding a parking space or waiting for the shuttle.

Shuttle:

A shuttle will be running from the following drop off points below. Please mapquest these addresses to determine which parking area is most convenient for you. A map of the parking lots will be included in your mailing. Please know that the Salem Lutheran Church lot has only a limited amount of spaces.

The shuttle will be in a continuous loop between the two drop off locations and the college. The shuttle takes about 15-20 minutes to make the loop, so plan your timing accordingly. Otherwise you will be late to orientation. 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
261 S. Legion Dr
Buffalo, New York 14220

(Please park on the left side of the parking lot)

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

10 McClellan Circle
Buffalo, NY 14220

(Please use the spaces starting five rows away from the church )

Street Parking

Street parking is available in the neighborhood around the college. Please obey the parking ordinances posted on the neighborhood streets. These parking laws are strictly enforced by the city. Violations of these city ordinances will result in a ticket.

Can I bring a friend and or family member with me to orientation?

Unfortunately you can't bring a guest with you. Due to space restrictions, we do not have the room to allow anyone other than the new student to attend.

Where is orientation if I am attending classes at Transit Road (RJS School of Hospitality & Business)?

For the Spring 2010 orientation, we ask that you join us at the Choate Campus for orientation. If you are starting in the Fall 2010, a separate orientation at the Transit Road site will be available.

I came to Trocaire for a tour and Open House, do I need to attend orientation?

Yes!!! Attendance at orientation is mandatory. Any information you received at Open House is beneficial, but at orientation we’ll discuss all the things you will need to know to have a successful Trocaire career.

What are the benefits of attending orientation?

Both orientation's allow you to get acclimated to the college before classes start. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers about everything Trocaire has to offer. There are plenty of opportunities to meet other new Trocaire students, which will enable you to form bonds and friendships before the semester starts. Orientation Leaders, who are current students, will also be present to guide you into this new chapter in your life. Orientation will give you the opportunity to have your ID photo taken and receive the college handbook/planner.

How long will the orientation last?

What do I need to bring to orientation?

All you would need to bring to orientation is a pen and your schedule. We will provide plenty of handouts. Also, bring any questions you may have that you would like answered about Trocaire.

Will the bookstore be open for me to buy my books?

Yes, the bookstore will be open.

IMPORTANT:

If you plan to buy your books within your financial aid package, you need to have all your financial aid paperwork completed with the Financial Aid Office before buying your books.

How do I get my identification card?

Your ID picture will be taken at orientation. During the first two weeks of classes you can stop by the front security desk to pick them up. If you are a Transit Road student, please see Claudia Lesinski to pick up your identification card.

What do I need my identification card for?

This card is needed for borrowing books from the college library, identification on clinical sites, admission to college sponsored functions, and a door swipe connecting the college to Mercy Hospital. A processing fee is charged for replacement cards.

What is my user name and password in order to gain access to Trocaire College’s computers?

You will receive a letter in the main from our IT Department informing you of your log-in and password.

How do I access the Trocaire email account?

Your Trocaire email account is accessed through www.trocaire.edu. Click on webmail under the "quick links" drop down menu.

When must I bring in my immunization (shot) record?

In order to attend classes at Trocaire College, every student must hand in written proof of their childhood immunizations and complete the meningitis response form. This is a requirement of the New York State Public Health Law 2165. These immunizations include your measles, mumps and rubella shots (MMR’s). You are also required to sign the meningitis vaccination sheet.

This record should be submitted at the time of your registration or before school begins. For any assistance in obtaining these records, and/or if you are without health insurance, please stop in or call Sister Marie Andre’ Main, Health Records Coordinator, Room 114 - Phone 827-2489. Failure to comply with this State Regulation will keep you out of classes. Be responsible and hand these in as soon as possible - 30 days into the semester is the deadline! Please take care of this responsibility today!