Parents' Orientation

The Parents' Orientation sessions provide family members with answers to questions they may have prior before departing campus.

Parents' Orientation for Pre-Orientation Programs/The Leading Edge

Families with students who will arrive early for Pre-Orientation Programs/The Leading Edge programs are invited to participate in the Parent Orientation on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. in Lee Chapel, or return to campus for the second session of Parents' Orientation on Saturday, September 5, 2009. The two sessions are identical.

Early Arrival for Pre-Orientation Programs/The Leading Edge
Sunday, August 30, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Check-In and Move-In
2:00 p.m.                    President’s Welcome and Parents’ Orientation Sessions, Lee Chapel

Parents' Orientation on Arrival Day

The President's Welcome for parents and family members of first-year and new students will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Lee Chapel on Saturday, September 5, 2009. This session will be followed by a brief Parents' Orientation in Lee Chapel. Dress for this event is informal and relaxed since this is move-in day.

First-Year Student Move-In Arrival
Saturday, September 5, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Check-In and Move-In
2:00 p.m.                     President’s Welcome and Parents’ Orientation Sessions, Lee Chapel

If you are unable to attend either session of Parents' Orientation and have questions or concerns that remain unanswered, please contact the Office of the Dean of First-Year Students (540) 458-8405, or consult our website or the Handbook for Parents and Families (2008-2009 PDF).