Institute Week at a Glance
This is a general schedule of events. Schedules may vary by site, click here for specific site information. Class Advisors will provide specific site schedules and updates.
Day One
2:00–5:00 p.m. Registration
3:00–3:45 p.m. What You Need to Know Before Your First Class
4:00–5:00 p.m. Graduation Rehearsal
4:30–5:00 p.m. Campus Tour
5:00–5:45 p.m. Homeroom
5:50–6:10 p.m. Institute Kickoff
6:15–8:00 p.m. Institute Mixer
Day Two
8:00–8:30 a.m. Homeroom
8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Core Classes (Break: 10:00–10:30 a.m.)
12:00–1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30–5:00 p.m. Core Classes (Break: 3:00–3:30 p.m.)
7:00–10:00 p.m. The Big Bash
Day Three
8:00–11:30 a.m. Core Classes (Break: 9:30-10:00 a.m.)
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Box Lunch
12:00–2:00 p.m. Elective Classes
Day Four
8:00–10:00 a.m. Elective Classes
10:00–10:30 a.m. Morning Break
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Elective Classes
12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30–5:00 p.m. Core Classes (Break: 3:00-3:00 p.m.)
5:30–6:30 p.m. IOM Celebration
7:30 p.m. Class Dinners
Day Five
8:00–11:30 a.m. Core Classes (Break: 9:30-10:00 a.m.)
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30–4:00 p.m. Core Classes (Break: 2:00–2:30p.m.)
4:00 p.m. Institute Concludes
What You Need to Know Before Your First Class—For students new to the chamber, association, or nonprofit industry, this session will be invaluable. Hear from seasoned professionals on what makes our profession unique, learn the industry lingo, and meet others who are new to the field.
Homeroom—Participants gather in Homeroom to meet their new classmates, catch up with old friends, and make plans for the week. Class Advisors, who organize Homeroom, brief students on course changes and give timely Institute updates.
Institute Kickoff—Participants gather in one room to kickoff the week with some brief announcements and introductions.
Institute Mixer—This welcome reception follows the Institute Kickoff as an informal and fun event for students to establish new friendships and renew old acquaintances.
Class Dinners—Many classes plan a social get-together for themselves on the third evening. Be sure to keep this time available to join in on the fun.
IOM Celebration—Institute has a proven track record for creating leaders. Celebrate and support your colleagues as they receive their IOM at this special occasion.
The Big Bash—Celebrate at this all-Institute event which includes food, entertainment, and an auction to benefit the Institute scholarship program.
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