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August 19th Program Information--Parents

Welcome to the Spartan Family! We are so excited that your student has chosen Michigan State University! We understand the important role you have played in preparing your student to attend college. We also know how important it is for parents, the university, and the student to work together. For these reasons, we invite you to attend the August 19th Parent Orientation Program (POP).

The student and parent orientations are purposely designed to be separate from one another. By holding separate orientations, the staff is better able to address the unique priorities and questions that students and parents typically have. In addition, orientation is a step in your student’s adjustment to college life dealing with topics he/she will encounter in college.

During POP, you will have the opportunity to:

• Acquaint yourself with various aspects of the university’s academic, residential, and student life
• Visit with members of our faculty, administrative staff, and the MSU student body
• Receive an enriched sense of sharing in your student’s college life

On this page you will find:

Arriving on Campus
Costs
Meals
Lodging
Information Your Student Can Expect Before AOP
Dates
Schedule
Meeting Your Student
Exploring MSU and the Surrounding Area

Arriving on Campus

All parents should come to MSU on the date of the Parent Orientation Program (August 19), park in the area designated and proceed to Wells Hall for program check-in.

• Parent (POP) Check-In: Outside B-104 Wells Hall
• Student (AOP) Check-In: Northeast Lobby Wells Hall

The first parent session begins at 9:00 am.

AOP check-in begins at 7:30am in the Northeast Lobby of Wells Hall

Parents are welcome to attend the Student Welcome in B-108 Wells Hall at 8:00am.

Costs

Michigan State University offers the Parent Orientation Program as a service to parents in conjunction with the Academic Orientation Program. There is no charge for the program.

Meals

Lunch is available in the International Center next to Wells Hall.

There is also a scheduled break at 2:05pm.

Remember to bring a snack if you know you will be hungry!

Lodging

Parents or other family members will need to make their own accommodations at local hotels for the night (http://www.ctlr.msu.edu/travel/msu_hotel.htm). Friends or family members are not permitted to stay the night in the Hall with students.

 

Information Your Student Will Receive Before Orientation

• Mailings from academic colleges

• Immunization Information (https://ntweb1.ais.msu.edu/immunize/) - Students must complete this online. This is a university requirement.

• Financial Aid Information (http://www.finaid.msu.edu) -Students can expect to receive their first award letter from MSU by mid-April, if they have filed FAFSA (link: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) correctly.

• Housing Information (http://www.uh.msu.edu) - Students should receive their residence hall assignment by the end of May. Students will receive their roommate assignment in August.

• Early Course Reservation – If students took the Math Placement test before the given date listed in the admission packet, students will receive information regarding any pre-scheduled courses.

Dates for Parent Orientation

August Parent Orientation is on August 19, 2008

Schedule for Parent Orientation

The Parent Orientation Program covers a wide range of topics which address campus resources and transitional issues related to academics, residence hall living and the campus scene for both parents and students. Listed below is a tentative schedule of activities.

Day One

8:30 am - 9:00 am	Check-In: Out-side B-104 Wells Hall
9:00 am - 9:05 am	Senior Administrative Welcome
9:05 am - 9:10 am	City of East Lansing Welcome
9:10 am - 9:20am	Program Overview
9:20 am - 10:05 am	Academic Programs and Academic Success
10:05 am - 10:30 am	Computing and Technology
10:30 am - 11:50 am	Lunch
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm	Housing and Campus Life Resources
12:45 pm -12:55 pm	Bus Transportation on Campus
12:55 pm - 2:05 pm	Health, Safety, Security and Transitions in a Student's and Parent's Life
2:05 pm - 2:15 pm	Break
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm	Student Panel
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm	Student Billing/Student Work

3:20 pm - 3:50 pm	Financial Aid

Meeting Your Student After the Program

• Room B-102, Wells Hall
• When discussing a meeting time/place with your student, please keep in mind that most students finish AOP anytime between 4:00 pm and 5:00pm.

Exploring MSU and the Surrounding Area
http://www.fyi.msu.edu/college_life/things_to_do.html

Want to get out and explore? The Michigan State University campus, East Lansing, and Lansing has a lot to offer! Whether it be walking around campus, going to the movies, or in search of a mall, we want you to make the most of your time in the area. You might pick up a couple of ideas to share with your student!