<p>Sorry if this is a dumb question, but usc has orientation in the middle of summer (june-july) I'm already attending admitted students day on the 23rd and also plan on attending orientation. My parents are really involved in this whole process and are accompanying me to admitted students day. But i was wondering if orientation is also something that is supposed to be family friendly or is it something for students only?</p>
<p>Also, could anyone give me a rundown of what happens during orientation? Thanks!</p>
<p>i’m going to go to a different college than you, but at my orientation pretty much everyone brought thier parents with them, so yes, it is family friendly (at least at my school). I’d assume that most freshman orientations are family friendly.</p>
<p>The majority of people do bring their parents to orientation. There is a complete itinerary of meetings and activities for parents to do as well. It is certainly not necessary though, my parents did not come to orientation and I was perfectly fine.</p>
<p>There are sample orientation schedules on the orientation website. :)</p>
<p>Back in 2004 with one of my older sons there was a special program for parents that coincided with the one going on for students. I don’t think I ever saw my son for the entire duration of the program. They even had a dorm set up for parents who preferred to stay on campus for a small fee. It was top notch and I highly recommend it. Son #4 is still deciding between USC and three other schools at the moment.</p>
<p>Mine did, and I think it’s important for at least one parent to come – but in these tough economic times, I think it’ll be OK in the long run if your family can’t come.</p>
<p>I went alone to Orientation. From what I can tell, my parents didn’t miss much. They separated the parents early on and kept them separate for the entire time.</p>
<p>At the end of orientation you will actually register for your fall classes. If your parents like to be involved, they may want to be on the scene. For instance, you will meet with an advisor from your department/major, as well as a TO advisor (if you are doing TO). Some schools/majors present a pretty set first semester schedule they advise in order to get all the classes you’ll need in sequence and still satisfy the GE requirements. Is this sample schedule something your parents will enjoy looking over before the actual day you have to register? And TO will distribute the official class descriptions of courses available for the fall–they differ each semester–and you will get the reading lists, teacher’s names, etc only at orientation.</p>
<p>The good news is: you can alter, change, re-do, drop and/or add classes to your schedule after you leave orientation. So–if you go alone, make some choices, get home and get good suggestions from the 'rents, you will not be stranded with your original schedule.</p>
<p>USC is very accommodating. :)</p>
<p>But, if $$ is not an object, it’s fun for involved parents to attend. They will also meet other freshmen parents and hear about things like medical insurance, whatever. If they are busy with work, no problem. You will not see them much if at all while you are very busy having fun and meeting new friends.</p>
<p>Okay, great. They’ll be there. Can’t wait to see you all at orientation!</p>
<p>Anyone have any input on transfers bringing their parents to transfer orientation? We are obviously going to try and save money (If I am able to go…) and I would be going alone. I am obviously not new to college coursework, or registration but would there be any reason why a transfer would need to bring their parents? I mean, transfers are all adults…not that freshman aren’t, but transfers are older adults, capable of drinking…and gambling. </p>
<p>So does it look funny to bring parents or what?</p>
<p>Bringing your parents, transfer or incoming freshman, allow your parents to have their USC-specific question answered by staff members, allows them to become familiar with the area/campus and also plants the little seed of USC pride they might develop. </p>
<p>Not to mention, since you’re screenwriting, it would be best for at least one parent to come because one afternoon, you and whatever other BFAs attending the orientation are sat down with your parents and the BFA advisor and run through all 4 years. Everyone, even the transfer kids, had their parents there; it was good because parents were able to ask questions about the program/job prospects/etc.</p>
<p>We’re not sure we can afford the close to 1K it will cost to fly to LA and pay for orientation… anyone advise that its absolutely worth it?</p>
<p>almostthere2011: Parents have the choice of coming to orientation and they are encouraged. There are many workshops and sessions that inform parents about financial aid, housing, FERPA, the transitioning of being a first-time or repeat college parent. It all around is a fun experience. Though it is discouraged for parents to be present for the registration period. You’re welcome to build a sample schedule and look over classes before coming to orientation, but when it comes to registration, students are separated from parents. </p>
<p>Sydneyral: as for transfer orientation, it is a one day event therefore parents may or may not choose to attend. Typically parents don’t choose to attend transfer orientation. </p>
<p>[Welcome</a> to the USC Orientation Programs Website](<a href=“http://sait.usc.edu/orientation/]Welcome”>http://sait.usc.edu/orientation/)</p>
<p>refer to the official orientation website for a sample schedule and the preorientation homework, and other information regarding orientation.</p>