Family & Supporter Orientation
Attending college can be an exciting and challenging time for families and the experience is different for each student.
Students are not the only ones who are faced with change when they choose to attend college. When a family member attends college, the entire family experiences change. Students find newfound freedoms and move towards independence.
As your student becomes independent, former roles may need to be shift as students balance their new responsibilities. Families may learn new ways to support their college student. In this new role you join the university in supporting your student’s success.
Family Participation in Orientation
During your student’s online registration for New Student Orientation, your student will be given the opportunity to register family members and/or guests to attend Family Orientation. Reservations for family members and/or supporters require a $60 nonrefundable payment for each person. There is a maximum of two family members per student. Your presence will undoubtedly play a significant role in ensuring a smooth transition into college life for your student.
We are also excited to offer on-campus family and supporter housing during overnight orientation sessions for an additional $36.75 per person.
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Orientation Dates
During this session you will have the opportunity to interact with current student leaders and meet additional staff members. Sessions are limited to 200 students. Students can bring up to two guests only for an additional fee.
ession Date 1 Friday-Saturday: May 31st & June 1st 2 Friday-Saturday: June 7th-8th 3 Monday-Tuesday: June 17th-18th 4 July 11th-12th (Thursday-Friday) 5 Friday: August 16th - Out of State Students Only (Please email orientation@uncp.edu to request access) -
Preparing for Your Orientation Session
Items to bring:
- BraveNation Spirit
- Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing
- Pen and something to write notes on
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Schedule
The orientation schedule will be released at the end of April. Please plan to arrive to campus by 8:30 a.m. on day 1 of your session. Your orientation session will end around 3 p.m. on day 2.