2 Day Agenda for Family Orientation

  • Families are not required to attend orientation with their student, but they are encouraged to attend!

Day One Overview 

10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Family Orientation Check-in 

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MavCARD Student ID

  • Student ID card pick up for those submitting their photo online
  • On-Site photos taken for those without pre-approved online photo

10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Pre-Orientation Financial Aid Information Session

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00 p.m.-1:20 p.m.: Orientation Welcome

1:00-3:20 p.m.: Information Sessions

  • Academic College Meetings and Information
  • Financial Aid Important Dates

3:20 p.m.: Family Program Dismissal

3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Family Orientation and Family Programs

4:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.: Meal Plans and University Dining

4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Residential Life Family Session

5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.: Self-Guided Residence Hall Room Tour

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.: Late Orientation Housing Check-In

5:30- 6:45 p.m.: Maverick Kickoff Dinner

6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Campus Recreation Center

Day Two Overview 

7:15-8:30 a.m.: Residence Hall Checkout and Breakfast

7:45-9:15 a.m.: Self-Guided Residence Hall Room Tour

8:00-9:30 a.m.: MavCARD Student ID Pick Up

8:30- 9:15 a.m: Campus Resource and Office Fair

8:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Optional Information sessions

  • Secondary Education, First Generation, and NCAA Athlete Meeting

9:30-11:15 a.m.: Information Sessions

  • Student Health Services
  • Campus Security and Safety
  • Student Panel for Families
  • Faculty Panel for Families
  • Getting Textbooks
  • Parking and Bus Services

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Lunch

12:30-1:30 p.m.: Family Program Sessions

  • Campus Computer Store
  • Welcome Week
  • What's My Role as a Parent now?

1:30-4:00 p.m.: Orientation Checkout, various offices open for families.

  • Accessibility Resources
  • Women's Center and Violence Response Program
  • Counseling Center
  • LGBT Center
  • Multicultural Center

1:30-4:00 p.m.: Textbook Reservation Assistance (Maverick Shop)

2:00-3:30 p.m.: Self-Guided Residence Hall Tour

2:00-4:00 p.m.: Computer Purchase and Set-up Assistance (Campus Computer Store)