New Student Orientation

Parents

Parents

Family Focus Orientation

New college students need a strong support system to help them make a successful transition to the University. You can support your UA student by participating in Family Focus Orientation.

What is Family Focus Orientation?

An orientation program designed specifically for parents of new UA students. The program is held in conjunction with your new student orientation, or post-secondary enrollment option program orientation.

How to Register

There are two ways to register for Family Focus Orientation:

  1. You may submit your reservation via email to orientation@uakron.edu. Please include the name of your student, the date the student is attending orientation, and the number of parents attending with the student.
  2. You may also register in person on the day of your student's orientation program. Pre-registration is suggested as it will save you time at orientation check-in.

How much does it cost?

Family Focus Orientation is free!

New Student Orientation

The University of Akron
Office of New Student Orientation
Simmons Hall 209
Akron, OH 44325-4716
Phone: 330.972.2622
Fax: 330.972.5278
Email: orientation@uakron.edu

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