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Houston MS/CES Pre-Practicum & CES Residency: March 2020: What to Bring

How to Prepare

Approximately 3 weeks prior to the event start:

  • Blackboard Classroom:
    • MS/CES Pre-Practicum and BSW/MSW Skills Lab Students: Participate in your online lab course and complete all assignments.
    • CES Residency Students: Preview all sections of the  Blackboard classroom.
    • Optional: Save or print materials from the Blackboard classroom. 

Approximately 2 weeks prior to the event start: 

  • Complete the Required Title IX Training prior to attending. 
  • Download and access the Daily Schedule.
  • Complete the online Emergency Contact information form. As the event start date approaches, watch your Walden email for a message with the subject line “Know Before You Go”.
  • MS/CES Pre-Practicum and BSW/MSW Skills Lab Students: Participate in your online lab course and complete all assignments.

Beginning 3 days prior to the event start: 

  • Schedule your Advising Appointments.

What To Bring

  • Photo ID (required for check-in).

  • Laptop or tablet pc (fully charged) and power cord.

  • A copy of your program of study (POS) for Student Success Advising.

  • You may pack non-perishable food items or visit a local grocery or convenience store upon arrival to reduce dining expenses. You may also check with the event hotel to see if they can provide a refrigerator and/or a microwave oven in your sleeping room (if available, additional fees and taxes may be billed to your sleeping room). If you choose to dine in the event venue establishments and/or select nearby, non-fast-food options, you should budget approximately $15-$25 (plus tax and tip) per meal for dining expenses.

  • Dress as you would for professional conferences and other professional meetings; business casual is strongly encouraged.

    • Exception: Plan to wear your WaldenGear on the last day of the event!

    • Please be aware that room temperatures in meeting rooms at event venues may vary; therefore, we suggest dressing in layers to allow maximum flexibility in adjusting to the room temperatures.

    • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as event sessions are disbursed throughout the venue. If you foresee any challenges walking throughout a large meeting venue, please contact Disability Services by emailing eventaccommodations@mail.waldenu.edu.

  • Typically textbooks are not required for academic events. However, in order to get the most out of your experience, please view the list of items needed in your residency Blackboard classroom three weeks prior to the event start date.

What to Bring - CES Residency

  • Photo ID for check-in.
  • Laptop (fully charged) and power cord.
  • A copy of your program of study (POS) for Student Success Advising.
  • Become familiar with class assignments and resources.
  • Optional: Save or print Blackboard classroom materials and resources.

What to Bring - CES Pre-Practicum

  • Photo ID for check-in.
  • Laptop (fully charged) and power cord.
  • A copy of your program of study (POS) for Student Success Advising.
  • Optional: Save or print Blackboard classroom materials and resources.

What to Bring - MS Counseling Pre-Practicum

  • Photo ID for check-in.
  • 2 GB flash drive.
  • A copy of any state licensure requirements for Student Success Advising.
  • A copy of your field experience plan and licensure plan (optional for advising).
  • Laptop and power cord (but you will not be able to use it during sessions).
  • Optional: Save or print materials from the Blackboard classroom.