Family Orientation

  • July Family and Supporter Orientation
  • Growing Oranges Virtual Series for New Families (coming soon)
  • Welcome Week 2025 information (coming soon)

July Family and Supporter Orientation

New Student Orientation (NSO) is an optional program occurring in July for incoming first-year and transfer students. NSO provides a valuable opportunity for your student to become familiar with campus, connect with peers and staff, and gain insights into college life, ensuring a successful start.

Each student is allowed to register up to two family members or supporters to attend NSO with them. There is no cost for family members to attend, including food for all sessions and materials. You are responsible for the overnight accommodations and travel accommodations for family members and supporters.

NSO Sessions

The NSO sessions will occur in July 2025. Invited students and family/supporters in the schools/colleges listed may register for NSO. Select double majors or dually enrolled students are eligible to attend as well. Please check the school/college information here.

  • Session 1: July 7-8
    • College of Arts & Sciences | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (CAS | MAX)
    • College Engineering and Computer Science
  • Session 2: July 10-11
    • CAS | MAX
  • Session 3: July 14-15
    • School of Education
    • S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
  • Session 4: July 17-18
    • School of Education
    • College of Engineering and Computer Science
    • S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
  • Session 5: July 21
    • Transfer Students

Family/Supporter Schedule Highlights

  • Campus Safety and Community presentations,
  • Small Group meetings led by Family Support Navigators.
  • Resource Fair.
  • Lunch in a dining center.
  • Health, Well-Being and Support panel
  • Breakout sessions related to student involvement on campus, resources for students with disabilities, and study abroad.
  • A special catered dinner followed by an opportunity to socialize with other families/supporters.
  • Academic and Career Resources presentations.
  • Introduction to your student’s school/college expectations, advising and career support
  • Residential Living presentation.

Growing Oranges Virtual Series for New Families 2025

Description coming soon

 

Orange Family Resources

As a member of the Orange community, we invite you to further explore the following resource highlights.