Parent and Family Orientation 2008
Parent and Family Orientation at Towson University has two
primary components: the Parent Drive-In program and parent and
family events which run concurrently with the first two days of
freshmen orientation. Due to the size of the freshmen class, and
limited space at the university, we ask that families who live
within 1 – 1&1/2 hours of TU consider attending one of the
Parent Drive-In sessions offered in July as well as attend the
other components of orientation on August 28 and 29. Families
who live further from TU should plan on attending one of the
Parent Drive-In sessions offered on August 29 along with the
rest of parent and family orientation.
Parent Drive-In
The Parent Drive-In is the one-stop orientation for parent and
family members of incoming TU freshmen. Parents will have the
opportunity to learn about some of the key transitional issues
of incoming students as well as talk with TU faculty and staff.
Information is not about Towson University specifically but is
primarily about developmental issues related to new students.
While this program is open to any family member of incoming
freshmen, it is specifically designed for the family who is
sending a student off to college for the first time. Families
who have already sent a student off to college may hear
information they already know. The program is for parents and
family only and is not intended for the incoming student. This
allows parents to ask all of their questions without
embarrassing their student.
There is no charge for this program, however registration is
required as space is limited. To register for any of the five
program times, please call 410-704-3307.
We would encourage families who live within 1 – 1&1/2 hours of
Towson to “drive-in” to one of the three summer session. The
Parent Drive-In will also be offered on Friday, August 29, 2008
for those families who live farther from Towson.
July program dates and times are:
Saturday, July 26, 2008
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – University Union 3rd floor Chesapeake I –
III
Sunday, July 27, 2008
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM - University Union 3rd floor Chesapeake I –
III
Thursday, July 31, 2008
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM - University Union 3rd floor Chesapeake I –
III
Late August program date and times are:
Friday, August 29, 2009
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – University Union Potomac Lounge
Friday, August 29, 2009 – University Union Potomac Lounge
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Late August Parent & Family Orientation
A variety of Parent and Family Orientation events take place on
Thursday, August 28 and Friday, August 29, 2008 and run
concurrently with the first two days of new student orientation.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Welcome to Towson Resource Fair - University Union (UU) Potomac
Lounge
Check out all of the resources available to students and their
families. TU staff will be on hand to answer questions.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Parent Association Welcome Tent - UU Patio
Be sure to stop by and meet parents of current students as well
as take your opening day family photograph compliments of the
Parents Association.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Disability Support Services Orientation Meeting - UU 3rd floor
Chesapeake Room III
Disability Support Services will host a new student and parent
orientation in Chesapeake III, located on the third floor of the
Union. Meet the staff and learn more about the services offered
at Towson University for students with disabilities. There will
be a meet and greet, a workshop for new students and an
information session for their parents. Light refreshments will
be served.
7:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Center for Student Diversity Meet & Greet – Potomac Lounge
Friday, August 29, 2008
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
“Parent Drive-In” program - UU Potomac Lounge (To register for
this event please call 410-704-3307)
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
“Parent Drive-In” program - UU Potomac Lounge (To register for
this event please call 410-704-3307)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
New Student Convocation - Towson Center
Parents and families are invited to this ceremony that serves as
the official beginning of the new student academic experience
for new students. Families should drive to the Towson Center and
park in Lot 20 or 21. Students will travel to Convocation, and
sit together, as an FYE group. Families will be directed to
seating by the event staff.
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Parents and families depart. Students continue on with
orientation activities.
Special Note:
Towson University transition programs are intended to help new
students make important connections that will facilitate their
college success. While there are several opportunities for
parents and family members to participate in the same events as
students, most programs are either student-specific or
parent-specific. Our experience is that while it is common for
students to struggle in their initial transition to college
life, they will struggle even more if family members attend
events of the first few days with them. Inevitably, a parent's
presence at student events will limit a student's ability to
connect with other students, faculty, and staff. Ultimately,
while the process may be somewhat stressful, a student's best
chance for a successful transition is if he or she can begin
making those first crucial connections on his or her own.
New Student Programs
University Union, Room 217
Phone: 410-704-2309
Fax: 410-704-3930
E-mail: newstudentprograms@towson.edu
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