Summer 2008 Parent Orientation

Parent Orientation is a day-long program on the first day, Tuesday, of New Student Orientation (NSO). Parents and guardians learn about first-year issues and campus life through information sessions and a luncheon with administrators. Past programs included sessions on wellness and safety, academic curriculum and advisement, financial aid, FERPA issues, spiritual life on campus, life in residence halls, commuting student programs and services, and transition issues for first-year students and their families. You will also have a chance to attend a campus tour. See the detailed Parent Orientation Schedule for more information. Please consult the schedule closer to the date of your orientation since venues and times may change. You might also find helpful the Parent Orientation Handout, summarizing most of the sessions.

Students register their parents online when they are registering for their New Student Orientation, through their Hofstra portal. You may register for one of eight Parent Orientation sessions:
June 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29 or August 5, 2008. 

Please make sure your student has completed all items on the checklist before attending NSO. Don’t plan to spend a lot of time with your student during New Student Orientation; our events foster the separation process. You will be expected to say goodbye when you drop off your student on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. and before you head to the Parent Orientation. The NSO runs for three days. If you are picking up your student on Thursday, please do so about two hours after the last scheduled event/appointment she or he needs to attend. Please be aware that not all students finish at the same time.

Informed and involved families are a great asset to our community. We love interacting with you and we appreciate your comments and suggestions.You are a part of Hofstra Pride and we welcome your input at any time. Please e-mail us or call (516) 463-4698.

You might enjoy watching Parent Orientation 2008 Slideshow (and perhaps recognize yourself!); the photos were taken during the July 22, 2008 Parent Orientation.