Family Orientation Program
Sign up for Family Orientation

Family Orientation program is a one day program designed to assist families with their student’s transition from high school to college. During the one day program, you will hear from students and administrators about important campus issues. Faculty will also share their academic expectations in the classroom.

The family orientation program will run concurrently, but separate from the student orientation program. The students will spend most of the day in their own sessions, and will be registering for classes, while you attend separate sessions to familiarize you with the resources available to you and your student.

Family orientation is optional, but highly encouraged. As a parent/guardian, you will continue to play an important role in your student’s personal development and academic success as they begin their college career.

If you are unable to attend Family Orientation on the same day as your student, due to your own schedule, you can choose to select another date that fits better into your schedule. Please note that registration is limited to two family members per student. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your chosen date.

In order to attend, you must register ahead of time, since space is limited. The cost is $20.00 per person, which covers the orientation materials and lunch with the Provost. The $20.00 registration fee is non-refundable and must be received prior to your attendance date.

Please print and fill in the online form and return it to the address provided at least 10 days before your chosen date. (i.e. if you plan to attend on June 18th please send your money by June 8th)

Discounted parking is available in the parking deck on University Avenue, you will receive a discount letter when you check in.

Check-in begins at 8:30am in the Paul Robeson Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room.
Family & Student Orientation will conclude by 5:00pm.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs at (973) 353-5800.

You will receive an email confirmation once we have received your registration form and payment.

Family Orientation 2007 Testimonials

“The orientation program was a positive experience for me and I would highly recommend it to other parents. It provided a lot of good information and provided guidelines for dealing with a new college bound student. I understand the guidelines much better now.”

“Family welcome session, it finally clicked “it’s time to let go” my daughter(son) needs to make decisions.”

“I enjoyed all- found everyone to be knowledgeable and very helpful”

“Student services panel; was helpful because they had all different departments separate with a representative explaining each department and fully answering all questions.”

“Overall the information sessions very good well organized, and great information. The people involved in organizing this should be proud of all faculty, Peer Advisors and workers that represent Rutgers-Newark.”

“As parents of our 1st college student- this had been an excellent and educational day. Giving us insight on our daughter’s college life what to expect- what is expected of her. Thank you for this day and we know where to reach you!!”