¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Frequently Asked Questions by Parents and Family Members

• Who can go to Parent and Family Orientation?

  Parent and Family Orientation is geared toward parents, guardians and other support agents to inform participants about ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ topics. Topics include resources available to students and how to transition from being the family member of a high school student to that of college student.

• Can I bring someone 17 and under?

  Siblings 17 and under are more than welcome to attend Parent and Family Orientation; however, some topics cover sensitive material that may not be appropriate for children.

• Should I attend Parent and Family Orientation?

  Yes! Although it is not mandatory for parents and family members, we highly encourage you to participate in our program. We offer a variety of sessions to educate you and your family on the time your student will spend here. We also offer opportunities to connect with ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty and staff. Past participants of Parent and Family Orientation have said they felt more confident in their student’s choice to attend ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ after attending Parent and Family Orientation and that Orientation was a good use of their time, as it helped them understand ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ better.

• What topics are covered?

  We will cover topics like student privacy, student finances, resources available for students and a variety of other topics.

• Is there a cost to attend Parent and Family Orientation?

  Yes. Parent and Family Orientation costs $75 per family member who would like to attend. Parent and Family Orientation takes place on the same date(s) as New Student Orientation.

  The registration cost goes towards the programming including a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Parent and Family Guide, Family Calendar, meals, and much more.

• How do I register for Parent and Family Orientation?

  You can register through our Parent and Family Orientation webpage.

• Will I be with my student the whole time?

  There are a few sessions you will attend with your student; however, your student’s orientation is geared specifically toward beginning life at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ. Parent and Family Orientation is to help you learn about ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and how you can be a good resource for your student.

• Can I attend the academic advising appointment?

  Unfortunately, due to the limited time each student has with an advisor, we limit advising and registration to students only. Our advisors are trained to ensure students are receiving the best options for their education.

• Do we get meals at Parent and Family Orientation?

  Parents are welcome to  during orientation, and some meals are included with registration.

• Who can I contact if I have questions?

  You can email us at parents@unf.edu or call our office at (904) 620-1567.