The Family Orientation program offers family members of new incoming students the opportunity to interact with a variety of UConn faculty and staff...

The Family Orientation program offers family members of new incoming students the opportunity to interact with a variety of UConn faculty and staff, meet other UConn families, and learn how to best support your student. The Family Orientation program will begin with check-in from 7am-9am, with the program beginning at 9:15am. The program ends around 4:30pm. There will be an optional tour for family members at 8am before the official start of the program. The optional tour will be offered again at 5pm after the conclusion of the program.

The deadline to register for Family Orientation is one week before the session.

This is an optional program designed for adult family members. New UConn students will attend their own separate orientation program. Lunch and parking are provided for family members attending the Family Orientation program. 

Sample Schedule for Family Orientation (session order subject to change):

• Check-In: Family members will check-in for the event.
• Optional Campus Tour: Family members can participate in a guided tour of campus with one of our knowledgeable student tour guides
• Welcome: Welcome from university leadership and Orientation staff introductions
• Transition to College & Expectations: The Dean of Students office will share tips for how to best support students during this time of transition
• Money Matters: One Stop and the Bursar staff will review financial policies, procedures and resources
• Academics at UConn: Advising and One Stop staff will review academic related terminology, processes, services and resources
• One Card: Overview of the student ID card 
• Lunch
• Information Expo: Staff will be available from various university offices to answer questions and share resources
• Campus Safety: University Safety will discuss campus safety and personal awareness
• Health & Wellness: Overview of important documentation, requirements, and resources from Student Health & Wellness
• Choose Your Own Adventure: Opportunity for family members to choose from multiple sessions: First Year Programs, Living on Campus, or Dining @ UConn
• Closing: We'll wrap up the program and answer any final questions
• Optional Campus Tour: Family members can participate in a guided tour of campus with one of our knowledgeable student tour guides