Summer Orientation is for Parent and Family Members, too!

Parents, siblings and extended family members play a vital role in a student's transition into the New Paltz community. Because this time can be both exciting and challenging for the entire family, we offer an orientation for parents and family members running parallel to the Student Orientation. The Parent and Family Program and the Student Orientation are two distinct programs, although you will meet the same people, the programs for parents are geared towards their concerns.

• Meet with Representatives from Academic and Student Affairs
  Attend student service presentations by EOP, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Counseling, Health, Safety, Career Resource Center, Meal Plan/ID card office and many others!

• Get to know New Paltz!!
  Enjoy off-campus excursions to Huguenot Street (the oldest street of Stone Houses in America), Rivendell Winery and Mohonk Mountain House (A national historic landmark).

• Talk to other parents about what you have in common
  We typically have over 100 parents participate in orientation each week. Spend some time chatting with other New Paltz parents about your experiences or concerns.

• Participate in the fun-filled lip sync competition
  Want to have some fun? Before you watch your student get on stage, entertain them with a little lip-syncing yourself at our fun-filled Club SUB event!

• Have the option to experience residence hall life
  Almost all family members stay on-campus, experiencing a bit of campus life in a modest, no-frills residence hall room. These accommodations are quite popular with parents, but for those who prefer off-campus lodging, please see the page on Making Reservations for Your Session.

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Parent and Family Program at a Glance

Monday
7:00-8:45 p.m.	Check in
Tuesday
7:30-9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
11:00 a.m.	Official welcome
12:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m.	Academic info session
2:30 p.m.	Realities performance
4:15 p.m.	Cultural/Fitness options
6:00 p.m.	Dinner
7:30 p.m.	Dessert reception/speakers
9:00 p.m. ...	Evening activities
Wednesday
8:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00-11:30 a.m.	Workshop
12:00 p.m.	Luncheon w/faculty
12:30 p.m.	Dessert reception
1:00-5:00 p.m.	Mohonk Mountain tour
1:00-5:00 p.m.	Fitness options
5:00-6:30 p.m.	Dinner with student
6:30-8:30 p.m.	Event practice
8:30-11:00 p.m.	Club SUB
11:00 p.m. ...	Evening programs
Thursday
8:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00-10:30 a.m.	Wrap-Up
10:00-11:15 a.m.	Financial aid workshop
11:15-11:45 a.m.	Checkout from Residence Hall
12:00 p.m.	Cookout
1:15-2:00 p.m.	Lunch w/EOP
2:00-3:30 p.m.	Free time
3:45-5:00 p.m.	Closing session w/EOP
5:15 p.m.	Departure