Freshman Orientation Family/Guest Program
Are parents required to attend Freshman Orientation?
Parents are not required to attend Freshman Orientation; however, parent participation is encouraged.
May family members/guests attend Orientation with their student?
Family members are welcome to attend Orientation for a small fee which covers programming, meals and materials. Family members have a separate agenda where staff will answer questions more specific to being a parent, grandparent, guardian or spouse of a student. You will be with your student approximately 25% of the time. Family members should make arrangements to stay locally for Orientation as housing in the residence hall is only provided for students during Orientation. Discounts are available on the Office of Parent Services website.
Parent/Guest Fees
First guest
$65
Each additional guest
$25
Children under 5yrs
Free
When is Freshman Orientation?
Orientation dates for freshmen entering during the fall 2009 are in May and June. Please click here to see which orietnation sessions are open.
*If you cannot attend any of these sessions please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation at (928)523-0632.
Orientation dates for freshmen entering during the spring 2010 are in December and January. Please click here to see which orietnation sessions are open.
*Please note that December and January Orientation sessions are only 1-day sessions. Students will not be staying the night in a residence hall for these sessions.
What will I do during the Freshman Orientation Parent Track?
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Day 1 |
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Day 2 |
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8:00AM |
Check-In at Sechrist Hall |
9:00AM |
Our Pledge to You |
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Morning |
Welcome Sessions |
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Breakfast at the Union |
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Office of Parent Services |
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Strategies for Success |
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The University, Your Student and You |
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Summer Reading Program |
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Campus Safety |
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Afternoon |
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Health |
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Break Out Sessions with Campus Services and Activities |
Afternoon |
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Evening |
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Northern Arizona |
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Hospitality Room |
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9:30PM |
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5:00PM |
University Business |
What should I bring to my student’s Freshman Orientation?
What you should bring will depend on the time of year in which you are attending Orientation. Flagstaff has four seasons. December and January tend to be cold and possibly snowy. Summers tend to be sunny and warm during the day and cool at night. It often rains in the afternoon in the summer. Please note that you will be doing quite a bit of walking. Comfortable clothing and shoes are highly recommended.
You should come equipped with any questions you may have regarding the university, academic information, financial aid, etc. Orientation is a time for students and parents to get better acquainted with the university prior to their arrival for their first semester.
What is the best way to get to Flagstaff? Where should we stay?
There are several ways to travel to Flagstaff. The local airport is the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, about 5 miles from campus, and currently houses Horizon Air and US Airways. The closest international airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor, about 157 miles or a 2.5 hour drive south of Flagstaff. There are shuttles from Phoenix to Flagstaff provided by A Friendly Shuttle, Flagstaff Express, and Open Road Tours. The Amtrak train station is about one mile from campus. Local rental car services are Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo and National.
The Office of Parent Services has partnered with local hotels and other businesses, offering special discounts for your convenience. For a list of partners and discounts visit the Office of Parent Services website and click on the discount link. You can also find a brief list of hotels in the Orientation Confirmation Brochure.
Do you offer special accommodations?
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