Questions about dorming at orientation

Inquiringmind2
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:03:44 +0000

Helljumper: It is best to get there around 8:00. I am a parent and my daughter will be a junior this fall. We arrived around 8:00 and went to the dorm check in to get rid of her stuff. Then they have some food/breakfast munchies set up for everyone while you check in. There are some forms and surveys to fill out. You are put in a group of around 10-12 that you will be with for the 3 days. You are grouped but major or area of interest so you will be with some like minded people. My daughter met one of her current best friends in her orientation group. There are many presentations and seminars the first day so you definitely want to get there by 8:00 unless you are flying in from far away. In the seminars and presentations you will be a tons of others students but for the most part your small group and your counselor are together for the day. There are fun activities at night or you can hang out int the dorms/ go to Westwood for dinner.

My daughter really enjoyed orientation and as I said met a great friend there. the third day is the day you register for your classes. That is also Parent’ day so my husband and I went to some special presentations, lunch and had a tour. We met up with our daughter around 6:00pm the third day. We hadn’t seen her since I dropped her off at 8:00 the first morning. Don’t worry bout anything. Hundreds of others will be feeling like you are. The staff and counselors know that and everything is incredibly well organized. Enjoy!