Family Orientation Schedule
Registration for Family Orientation is closed.
Please visit the Family Check In tables for walk up registration.
Family Orientation will take place August 21-22, 2024.
Wednesday, August 21
Time |
Event |
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø Store Open 137 N Main Street |
4 – 6 p.m. |
Family Orientation Check In Stadium Entrance, Alvarez College Union One of three options to check in for Orientation. You will receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser. |
7 – 8 p.m. |
Opening Session Baker Sports Complex New students and their families will kick-off Orientation with a special welcome from President Doug Hicks and other campus leaders. |
8 – 9:30 p.m. |
New Families Social Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union Join the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement for a welcome reception for parents and other family members. |
8 – 9:30 p.m. |
Family Orientation Check In Stadium Entrance, Alvarez College Union One of three options to check in for Orientation. You will receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser. |
Thursday, August 22
Time |
Event |
9 – 9:30 a.m. |
Kitchen Tour Vail Commons For students and family members of students with food allergies and special dietary needs, a tour of the kitchen and information on the Food Allergy Policy will be offered at Vail Commons |
9 – 10:30 a.m. |
Family Orientation Check In Baker Sports Complex Check in at the main entrance of Baker Sports Complex to receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser. |
9 – 10:30 a.m. |
Orientation Fair Baker Sports Complex Visit with representatives of different college departments and programs who will be available to answer questions and describe their services. |
9 – 10:30 a.m. |
Campus Tours Baker Sports Complex Optional Campus Tours will be leaving from the entrance of Baker at 9:00, 9:30, and 10:00. Signups not required. |
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø Store Open 137 N Main Street |
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. |
Life at ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø Duke Family Performance Hall, Alvarez College Union The vice president of student life and dean of students, vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty, and the registrar will address families and answer questions. |
12 – 1:30 p.m. |
Orientation Picnic Chambers Lawn Rain Location: Baker Sports Complex Be our guest for lunch under the trees with your student and fellow Wildcat families. |
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
Group meeting with your student’s holistic adviser Holistic advisers' names and locations for these meetings will be distributed during Family Orientation Check In |
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. |
Campus Partner Resource Sessions Families are invited to attend panel discussions hosted by various offices designed to answer common questions regarding college programs and resources.
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4 – 5:30 p.m. |
A Sweet Sendoff The President’s House, Backyard Rain Location: Alvarez College Union Enjoy a dessert reception in the President's House backyard before heading home. |