What to expect at your Parent
Orientation:
- You will spend an intensive two days learning about how you
can be a resource to your student at The College of Saint Rose.
(Be ready to take a lot notes and ask questions)
- You will get your own specifically designed, Parent Handbook
as a reference
- You will attend many workshops around campus (Dress to be comfortable
and wear your walking shoes, as not all workshops are in the same
building)
- Informational Marketplace
- Meet with on-campus offices and pick up information
- Meet with off-campus businesses and get information
- Ask LOTS of questions
- Opt-out of the student insurance plan (bring your insurance
card)
- You will be provided with breakfast (both days) and lunch (day
1 only) with coffee, water and snacks throughout the day
- You will leave the College at the end of the day, but your
student will spend the night (a whole team is there to take care
of them, so go relax and have a fantastic dinner)
- You may meet up with your student for breakfast on day 2
- If you need to make appointments with Financial Aid, Bursar
or other on-campus offices, now is the time! Visit their tables
at the marketplace
Summer Parent Orientation 2008 Schedule
Day 1
Parent Only Check-In
8:30 a.m. in the Events and Athletics Center, Atrium
If your student DID NOT take the math placement exam over the summer
there will be a 7:30 a.m. check in.
Continental Breakfast
Join us for a light breakfast to get you ready for a full day of
Saint Rose passion.
Welcome and Introductions
Begin your Saint Rose experience with a passionate welcome and overview
of our orientation program.
Resources for Parents
Learn the purpose of the Office of Parent Relations and the knowledge
they can provide you with.
Embracing and Understanding the Academic Culture
Learn about the academic knowledge your student will experience
and meet each of our School Deans.
An Introduction to the Academic Support Center
Experience the resources available to students through our passionate
academic support center.
Luncheon
Join us for a buffet style lunch in the main dining room.
Information Marketplace
Visit with our knowledgeable campus and community resource professionals.
Get lots of FREEBIES!
Safety in Cyber Communities
Learn what students think is the purpose of MySpace and Facebook
and how you, as a parent, can educate them on privacy.
Informational Technology Services
Learn the knowledge your student will need to use our technology
resources.
Learning to Live on Campus
Catch a glimpse of the residential college experience while learning
about the purpose for policies and procedures.
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About Commuting to Campus
Learn how to best support your commuting student and discover what
services Saint Rose offers to help your commuters be passionate
about being a Saint Rose student.
Express Campus Tour
Join us for a walking tour designed just for parents to gain the
knowledge needed to visualize our residence halls and/or academic
buildings.
Complimentary Reception
We welcome you to meet with our passionate Saint Rose administrators,
faculty, and staff for conversation while enjoying complimentary
refreshments.
Day 2
Continental Breakfast
A breakfast buffet will be available to parents in the main dining
room.
Your Student’s Solution
Let our knowledgeable staff assist you in navigating the work of
the bursar, financial aid and registrar offices.
Realities of Campus Life: Difficult Decisions, Difficult
Conversations
This session will be an open discussion for parents and students
together about the impact on alcohol and drugs on a college campus
and the alternative choices many Saint Rose students have a passion
for.
Neighborhood Watch
Learn the knowledge about campus safety, personal safety, and crime
prevention.
Experience Campus Offices
Each office on campus has a purpose and this is the time to forward
your questions to our representatives.
Realities of Student Life: The Inside Story
Now one has more passion and knowledge about The College of Saint
Rose then students. This panels’ purpose is to candidly discuss
life as a Saint Rose student.
Individual Appointments with Financial Aid & Other
On-campus Offices
Think you need more knowledge about The College of Saint Rose? Make
appointments with our on-campus offices at the informational marketplace
and have your questions answered. |
