Trinity University - New Student Orientation


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	Reading TUgether
	-	Three Cups of Tea
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Parent & Family Orientation

Friday, August 22 - Saturday, August 23, 2008

Schedule of Events

All Parent & Family Orientation events are optional, but we hope that you will be a participate
and build connections among fellow parents and the Trinity faculty and staff.

Click on the day below view the daily schedule

Friday

Saturday

Friday, August 22, 2008 back to top
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	New Student Check-In	Residence Halls & Bell Athletic Center
	Trinity has a staggered move-in schedule determined by your student's residence hall assignment. Click on the Move-In link on the left for detailed information regarding the entire check-in process. Remember, Check-In is a two step process for all students. Once your student's belongings are in the room, head over to the Bell Athletic Center immediately.
2:30 p.m.	Celebrating Trinity	Laurie Auditorium
	New Student Orientation kicks-off with an opening session designed to welcome new students and their families into the Trinity University community and introduces what it means to truly Claim Your Education.
3:30 - 5:45 p.m.	Parent & Family Orientation	Laurie Auditorium
	While students are off meeting with their faculty advisor, sessions will be provided to families that discuss academics, student life and the transition issues that both you and your student will face across their time at Trinity.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.	Dinner	Mabee Dining Hall or Off-Campus
	Students have the option of dining at Mabee Dining Hall or off-campus with their family and/or fellow students. The next orientation events begin at 8:00 p.m.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	President's Reception for Parents	Home of Dr. & Mrs. Brazil (150 Oakmont)
	President Brazil will host a reception for the parents of all incoming students as a formal welcome to the Trinity community. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Michael Fischer, and Vice President for Student Affairs, Felicia Lee, will have their homes open, as well, during this time. Light refreshments and dessert will be served at each home so please plan to make the rounds.
Saturday, August 23, 2008 back to top
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.	New Student & Family Farewell Breakfast	Coates University Center, Esplanade
	Your student's NSO experience is just getting started, but before he/she heads off to a day full of events, join them for breakfast with many other First Year students and their families. Best of all, it will be your student's treat! Make sure to leave time for goodbyes as the breakfast marks the formal end to Parent & Family Orientation.