Agenda & Dates

Family Orientation Dates

Twelve different Summer Orientation dates are offered throughout June and July for family/guests. Each session begins about 12:30 p.m. on day one and concludes about 4:00 p.m. on day two. Invitations for Summer Orientation will be sent out in mid-February. Once your student receives an invitation, he/she must register the family member/guests on his/her reservation. Students can register for Orientation online or by mailing in his/her registration form.
 

• Session 1: June 6-7, 2013 (Thursday-Friday) Session is Full
• Session 2: June 10-11, 2013 (Monday-Tuesday) Session is Full
• Session 3: June 12-13, 2013 (Wednesday-Thursday) Session is Full
• Session 4: June 17-18, 2013 (Monday-Tuesday) Session is Full
• Session 5: June 19-20, 2013 (Wednesday-Thursday) Session is Full
• Session 6: June 24-25, 2013 (Monday-Tuesday) Session is Full
• Session 7: June 26-27, 2013 (Wednesday-Thursday) Session is Full
• Session 8: July 8-9, 2013 (Monday-Tuesday) Session is Full
• Session 9: July 10-11, 2013 (Wednesday-Thursday) Session is Full
• Session 10: July 15-16, 2013 (Monday-Tuesday) Session is Full
• Session 11: July 17-18, 2013 (Wednesday-Thursday)
• Session 12: July 22-23, 2013 (Monday-Tuesday)
  
  Please note that there is not a separate Family Orientation registration for guests in August and January; however family and guests are still welcome to attend.

 

[PDF] Family Orientation Program Schedule 2013 (1 MiB)

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Family/Guest Check-in, Programming Schedule, and Parking Information (466 KiB)

Students are required to attend the entire two day Orientation program in order to register for classes. Family and guests are encouraged to attend as much as the program as possible. Program check-in begins at 10:15 a.m. on day one, and typically ends by 4:00 p.m. on day two. Lunch is not included on day one of Orientation. 

Day One Overview

10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Orientation Check-in (Preska Residence Hall Community)

Pre-Orientation Sessions (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

• Financial Aid Information Sessions
• Student ID (MavCARD) Appointments (Appointments and locations are assigned/provided at check-in)

1:00 p.m.: Orientation Begins (Ballroom, Centennial Student Union)

1:00-5:00 p.m.: Information Sessions

• Academic Expectations and Information by major/college
• Student Financial Services-Financial Aid
• Residential Life
• Dining Services

5:15- 6:15 p.m.: Dinner

6:30-8:30 p.m. : Nighttime Orientation Activities

• A student panel
• Meeting other parents and family members
• Family social and activities 
   

Day Two Overview

7:15-8:30 a.m.: Room Checkout and Breakfast

8:30-9:30 a.m. Campus Resource and Office Fair

9:30-11:15 a.m.: Information Sessions

• Student Financial Services-Billing and Important Dates
• Student Health Services
• Campus Security and Safety
• Faculty panel

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch

12:30-4:00 p.m.: Afternoon Information Sessions

• Information Technology and Computer Services
• Textbook Information
• Families in Transition
• Student Data Privacy and the Family
• Academic Resources and Information to Support Students
• Welcome Week Information

12:30-4:00 p.m.: Student Advising and Registration (Students Only)

 

Please note that that more detailed information will be provided to registered guests via email closer to your registered program date.