Parent Orientation

Your student will take part in an orientation session, meeting with an advisor to map out his or her academic program for the fall or spring and beyond. At the same time, you're invited to join your student on campus, meet faculty members and administrators, and attend sessions especially for parents and families covering topics from residence halls to academics to campus life.

Registration

After your student has registered for his/her Orientation session (Please Note: IT MAY TAKE 1-2 HOURS AFTER YOUR STUDENT REGISTERS, BEFORE YOU CAN REGISTER YOURSELF FOR PARENT ORIENTATION), you can register to attend the Parent Orientation program on the same day (s).

• Register for Parent Orientation online
• Cost: A registration fee for New Freshman and New Transfer parents will be charged per person for the parent orientation program. The registration does include a meal so you do not need to purchase an additional meal unless you have a guest that will be joining you for the meal only.  Please note that the charge for the student orientation program is a separate charge for all new incoming students which is billed to their student accounts after they attend this program.
• Planning for your Parent Session (what to bring, parking, etc.).
• Schedule for Parents & Families of New Incoming Freshmen Students
• Schedule for Parents & Families of New Incoming Transfer Students
• Schedule for Parents & Families of New Incoming Students Attending 1st Summer Session (May 21st)
• Schedule for Parents & Families of New Incoming Students Attending 2nd Summer Session (June 29th

*The final session in August is offered only for students and parents who cannot attend Orientation over the summer.  The August Orientation Session is slightly modified and will be posted here in July. 

REGISTER HERE FOR PARENT ORIENTATION

Understanding Your Students Orientation Session

Student Orientation will help your student explore Appalachian's academic and social life and assist your child with their transition to our campus.Advisors will help them plan a program of study specific to their needs, skills and interests. In addition, students can meet with professors in their area of interest and, of course, other new students. All new students, freshmen and transfer students, are required to attend Orientation.

Prior to Orientation, your student should:

• complete all appropriate online placement tests
• complete the Early Registration Advising (ERA) online tutorial and successfully complete the quiz
• register for first semester classes through Web Registration once he/she has completed the ERA quiz and received the access PIN via their appstate email account.

Other helpful links:

Planning for your Student Orientation Session

Class registration information

Please encourage your student to thoughtfully complete the above tasks to be better prepared for Orientation. A positive experience at Orientation will provide a strong foundation to your student’s college career at Appalachian State University.