Orientation Schedules
New Student Orientation:
- New Student Orientation will take place from August 22 - 25, 2013
- Non-Traditional Student Orientation has specific events on August 22 and 24, 2013. Non-traditional students are also welcomed to attend all of the New Student Orientation events.
- Parent Orientation events take place on August 22 - 23, 2013 (except for fraternity/sorority parents).
Fraternity/Sorority Parent Orientation:
- Sorority Parent Orientation will be held on August 15.
- Fraternity Parent Orientation will be held on August 21.
- If your student has signed up for sorority or fraternity recruitment, both the student and parent(s) are registered for orientation through this process, and there is no need to register/pay for orientation a second time using the New Student Orientation website's online sign-up form.
Student Orientation (August 22 - 25, 2013)
(For Residence Hall, Steel House, Off-Campus and On-Campus Apartment Students)
Non-Traditional Student Orientation (August 22 and 24, 2013) ▼
(For students who are 24 or older, have dependents, are parents, have veteran’s status, and/or are married)
Thursday, August 22, 2013
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
New Student Orientation Check In:
Residence Hall Students:
Check in at assigned residence hall.
Steel House, On-Campus Apartment and Off-Campus students:
Check in at the Living Learning Communities Information Desk Area.
Location is determined by living group
6:45 p.m.
Non-Traditional Student Orientation Group Meeting
Meet your Orientation group and discuss upcoming NSO events
TBD
Saturday, August 24, 2013
2-4 p.m.
Non-Traditional Student Orientation
This session is designed for students who are 24 or older, have dependents, are parents, have veteran’s status, and/or are married. We will discuss resources and strategies for being a successful student. Light refreshments will be served.
TBD
4-5 p.m.
Veteran Student Orientation
Meet with Dan Button, the Veterans Advisor, and learn about how veterans’ services and support on campus and in the surrounding community.
TBD
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Parent Orientation (August 22 - 23, 2013) ▼
(For Parents of Residence Hall, Steel House, Off-Campus, and On-Campus Apartment Students)
Thursday, August 22, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Dessert with the Dean of Students:
Attend this meet-and-greet session specifically designed for Vandal Parents followed by a dessert reception.
Administration Building Auditorium
Friday, August 23, 2013
8:30 a.m.
University Convocation:
Kibbie Dome
9:45 a.m.
Parent Session 1:
Parents break-out into small groups for useful workshops on a variety of issues including Financial Aid, Letting Go…Adapting to Change, Academic Support Services, Residential Living, and Parent Resources, to name a few.
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)
10:40 a.m.
Parent Session 2:
Choose from one of several presentations.
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)
11:35 a.m.
Parent Session 3:
Choose from one of several presentations.
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)
12:30 p.m.
University Barbecue
TBD
2-3 p.m.
Academic College Meetings for Parents:
Receive more in-depth information about your student’s Academic College and get questions answered.
Various Locations
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Fraternity Parent Orientation (August 21, 2013) ▼
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Time
Event
Place
3:30 p.m.
Welcome Session:
Hear about campus life and being a Vandal Parent.
Student Union Building Ballroom
4:45 p.m.
Information Session 1:
Parents break-out into small groups for useful workshops on a variety of issues including Academic Success, Financial Matters, Life on Campus, Student Wellness, and Academic Advising.
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms
5:30 p.m.
Information Session 2:
Choose from a second of the five presentations.
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms
6:00 p.m.
Family Barbecue:
Enjoy barbecue fare with parents and recruitment participants at a fraternity house.
Fraternity Houses (the house where your student is staying)
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Sorority Parent Orientation (August 15, 2013) ▼
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Time
Event
Place
3:30 p.m.
Welcome Session:
Hear about campus life and being a Vandal Parent.
Student Union Building Ballroom
4:45 p.m.
Information Session 1:
Parents break-out into small groups for useful workshops on a variety of issues including Academic Success, Financial Matters, Life on Campus, Student Wellness, Academic Advising, and Network, Lead, and Inspire with the Women’s Center.
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms
5:30 p.m.
Information Session 2:
Choose from a second of the six presentations.
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms
6:00 p.m.
Family Barbecue:
Enjoy barbecue fare with all parents and recruitment participants.
Idaho Commons Green
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Non-Traditional Student Orientation (August 22 and 24, 2013) ▼
(For students who are 24 or older, have dependents, are parents, have veteran’s status, and/or are married)
|
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
New Student Orientation Check In: Residence Hall Students: Steel House, On-Campus Apartment and Off-Campus students: |
Location is determined by living group |
| 6:45 p.m. | Non-Traditional Student Orientation Group Meeting Meet your Orientation group and discuss upcoming NSO events |
TBD |
| 2-4 p.m. | Non-Traditional Student Orientation This session is designed for students who are 24 or older, have dependents, are parents, have veteran’s status, and/or are married. We will discuss resources and strategies for being a successful student. Light refreshments will be served. |
TBD |
| 4-5 p.m. | Veteran Student Orientation Meet with Dan Button, the Veterans Advisor, and learn about how veterans’ services and support on campus and in the surrounding community. |
TBD |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Parent Orientation (August 22 - 23, 2013) ▼
(For Parents of Residence Hall, Steel House, Off-Campus, and On-Campus Apartment Students)
| 7:00 p.m. | Dessert with the Dean of Students: Attend this meet-and-greet session specifically designed for Vandal Parents followed by a dessert reception. |
Administration Building Auditorium |
| 8:30 a.m. | University Convocation: |
Kibbie Dome |
| 9:45 a.m. | Parent Session 1: Parents break-out into small groups for useful workshops on a variety of issues including Financial Aid, Letting Go…Adapting to Change, Academic Support Services, Residential Living, and Parent Resources, to name a few. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) |
| 10:40 a.m. | Parent Session 2: Choose from one of several presentations. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) |
| 11:35 a.m. | Parent Session 3: Choose from one of several presentations. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) |
| 12:30 p.m. | University Barbecue | TBD |
| 2-3 p.m. | Academic College Meetings for Parents: Receive more in-depth information about your student’s Academic College and get questions answered. |
Various Locations |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Fraternity Parent Orientation (August 21, 2013) ▼
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 p.m. | Welcome Session: Hear about campus life and being a Vandal Parent. |
Student Union Building Ballroom |
| 4:45 p.m. | Information Session 1: Parents break-out into small groups for useful workshops on a variety of issues including Academic Success, Financial Matters, Life on Campus, Student Wellness, and Academic Advising. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms |
| 5:30 p.m. | Information Session 2: Choose from a second of the five presentations. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Family Barbecue:
Enjoy barbecue fare with parents and recruitment participants at a fraternity house. |
Fraternity Houses (the house where your student is staying) |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Sorority Parent Orientation (August 15, 2013) ▼
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 p.m. | Welcome Session: Hear about campus life and being a Vandal Parent. |
Student Union Building Ballroom |
| 4:45 p.m. | Information Session 1: Parents break-out into small groups for useful workshops on a variety of issues including Academic Success, Financial Matters, Life on Campus, Student Wellness, Academic Advising, and Network, Lead, and Inspire with the Women’s Center. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms |
| 5:30 p.m. | Information Session 2: Choose from a second of the six presentations. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Family Barbecue:
Enjoy barbecue fare with all parents and recruitment participants. |
Idaho Commons Green |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.