Wesleyan University: Parent Programs/Resources For Parents of New Students

New Student Arrival Day, September 1, 2009

9:00 - 3:00	New Student Arrival Site
	Where it all begins! This first quick stop will get your son or daughter officially registered as a Wesleyan Student. Exley Science Center Lobby
9:00 - 3:00	Student Resource Pavilion
	Want to know where all the action is? Drop by the Student Resource Pavilion! Students and parents can speak with representatives about phone services, on-campus dining, and other campus and community services. Local banks will also be on hand to set up new student accounts. Stop by the Parent Programs table to speak with veteran parents who have "been there and done that" at Wesleyan. Need a break from a busy day of moving? Enjoy some refreshments and take the opportunity to meet other parents of arriving students. Beckham Hall, Fayerweather (adjacent to Usdan University Center)
11:00 - 1:00	Lunch for Families
	Hungry? Box lunches are courtesy of Parent Programs and Alumni Relations. Usdan University Center
12:30 - 1:30	Parent's Workshop I: Academic Support in the First Year
	Parents are invited to a short presentation on the academic challenges typically encountered by first-year students and the support available to them. A question-and-answer session will follow. Crowell Concert Hall
1:45 - 2:45	Parent's Workshop II: Student Life at Wesleyan
	You have helped your student move into a new residence and a new environment. We'll help them learn to navigate Wesleyan (inside and outside of the classroom) but what help and support might they need from you? Join Wesleyan's student services staff for a short presentation and discussion about first-year transitional issues and the co-curricular experience at Wesleyan. A question-and-answer session will follow. Crowell Concert Hall
3:00 - 4:00	President's Remarks
	President Michael S. Roth '78, members of the senior staff, and other university administrators will welcome families of new students. Memorial Chapel
4:00 - 5:00	President's Reception
	After the official welcome, stay for a reception to meet President Roth, along with other members of the Wesleyan community. Refreshments will be served. Usdan University Center Terrace and Cafe

Things You'll Need to Know!
Parking:
	All-day parking will be available in the Vine Street, Cross Street, Pine Street, and High/Lo Rise parking lots and provides easier on and off campus access during this time of heavy traffic. While unloading, you may temporarily park near the residence halls, where we will have additional volunteers to help...look for the folks wearing WesHaul t-shirts! After emptying your car, please move your car to the all day parking lots nearby, to enable other families to unload conveniently. Volunteers and signage will direct you to the closest parking lots. Please note! Parking is limited on campus, so in the days prior to Arrival Day, please refer to your son or daughter's June mailing or visit the New Student Orientation web site at www.wesleyan.edu/orientation for up-to-date parking information.
Help:
	Throughout the day, signs and Public Safety Officers will help direct you around campus. Orientation staff in red t-shirts will also be available. They are there to help you and your family find your way around campus. You'll also see veteran parents around campus, sporting "Ask Me... I'm a Wesleyan Parent!" buttons. Please let them know what you need and they'll put you in contact with all the right folks!