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<p>There are a number of events for both the new students and their parents–welcomes by the president and the deans, a concert, a picnic, etc.–but then also some events just for the parents, including information about how the college works, tips on effective ways to keep in touch with your kid long-distance, and so on. That said, none of this is obligatory–plenty of kids arrive by plane with no parents in tow, and everybody seems to manage fine. My advice: avail yourself of whatever seems useful to you, and don’t worry about the rest.</p>
<p>You’ll be receiving official information about all of this in plenty of time.</p>
<p>Plainsman, several years ago there was no end to parents’ orientation specified, and as a result some parents had no idea when they should leave. There was even a story about one mother sticking around until the first day of classes…</p>