2024 Family Orientation
Family Orientation is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 21. Families and supporters are also invited to attend the New Student Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 22.
Family Orientation will be livestreamed and recorded. The link will be available here on Wed., Aug. 21.
Growing Oranges Virtual Series for New Families 2024
Recording Available | Conquering the Required Tasks List
Learn more about the list of tasks that new students are required to complete. Walk through the list, ask questions and learn more about how you can partner with your student to ensure that the tasks are completed on time.
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Recording Available | Move-In Information and Logistics for Welcome Week
Learn more about your student's arrival and move-in process.
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Recording Available (upon request) | Embracing Positive Risk: The Power of Difficult Conversations
In this dynamic session, parents will learn about the value of positive risk-taking and the critical role that difficult conversations and meaningful dialogue play in personal and academic growth. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, we will explore how to create a safe environment for open dialogue, encouraging students to take healthy risks and learn from their mistakes. This workshop will equip parents with the tools to support their children in developing essential life skills and resilience.
Recording available upon request. Email family@syr.edu.
Recording Available | Important Conversations: Alcohol and Substance Use
Join Barnes Center at the Arch – Health Promotion staff to learn more about alcohol and substance use on campus and in the college-aged population. Prepare for this important conversation with your student.
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Recording Available | Talking with Your Student About Healthy Relationships, Consent and Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention
Staff from the Barnes Center at the Arch – Health Promotion discuss this important conversation to have with your student. Learn more about sexual and relationship violence prevention efforts and resources on campus.
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Wed., Jul. 24 | New Family Meet and Greet at 7 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Meet the Parent and Family Services staff and the student leaders that work with us (Family Support Navigators). Learn more about how our department can support you and your student and break into smaller groups to chat about the student experience. Students are welcome to attend if they are available!
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Thurs., Aug. 1 | New Family Meet and Greet at 7 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Meet the Parent and Family Services staff and the student leaders that work with us (Family Support Navigators). Learn more about how our department can support you and your student and break into smaller groups to chat about the student experience. Students are welcome to attend if they are available!
Register Here
Thurs., Aug. 8 | Pre-Welcome Program Rundown at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Is your student attending a Pre-Welcome program? Connect with us about pre-welcome programs to ask any last-minute questions. Also hear from Butch Hallmark, director of New Student and Transition Programs and Nick Stines, Senior Program Coordinator in New Student Programs.
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Orange Family Resources
As a member of the Orange community, we invite you to further explore the following resource highlights.