Entering a university is a major lifestyle change that can leave some students feeling overwhelmed.
Orientation also includes a special session for family and friends of new students.
Orientation will begin with a welcome and introduction from Dr. Stephen Brown, Dean of Student Affairs, and David VerMilyea, Director of Student Development. Family and guests of new students will meet with Dr. Miroslava Vargas, Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education, who will talk about the transition students and their family members face and offer insight on coping with the changes and impact University life has on students and their families. The Social will also provide participants with an opportunity to meet with and gather information from representatives of the University's Financial Aid, Student Development, Career Planning, and Student Health Services offices.