| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m |
Orientation Check-In
2nd floor, Talley Student Center |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Ballroom, Talley Student Center |
| 10:10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. |
Parents & Families Services Overview
Ballroom, Talley Student Center
Now that you have a student on campus, you are a member of the NC State Family, too. We will introduce you to the programs and services NC State provides specifically for parents and review the schedule for the day. |
| 10:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Campus Tour
Allow us to show you around NC State through a brief guided-walking tour of campus. Feel free to ask your Parent Orientation Ambassador about their experience being an NC State student and any other questions you may have along the tour. |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Money Matters **
Ballroom, Talley Student Center
Representatives from NC State’s Cashier’ Office will address tuition, student fees, and payment information. If you have questions about financial aid, we recommend visiting the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (2016 Harris Hall). |
| 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. |
Office of Information Technology **
Ballroom, Talley Student Center
This session focuses on the technological resources available to your student at NC State. University representatives will address a variety of related topics including classroom technology, computer lab facilities, ResNet, and what to look for if you are buying your student a computer. |
| 12:10 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch
Fountain Dining Hall
We invite you to join us for lunch today. Lunch is $7.25, and you may pay with cash or a debit card at the door. |
| 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
University Housing
Location TBD
Housing staff will discuss the benefits to living on campus, resources available in the residence halls, and details about moving on to campus in the spring. |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. |
University Dining
Location TBD
Families will learn more about University Dining and the many services that are offered for students who live on and off campus. Information about the All -Campus ID card and on-campus debit account program will also be presented.
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| 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
Student Health
Location TBD
Student Health Services will share the services available at the Student Health Center and answer any questions you may about the student insurance plan. |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Break
Allow us to show you around NC State through a brief guided-walking tour of campus. Feel free to ask your Parent Orientation Ambassador about their experience being an NC State student and any other questions you may have along the tour. |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Campus Safety
Location TBD
University Police officers will address issues regarding campus safety and will tell you about the services available for students. |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Transportation & Parking
Location TBD
Staff members will provide parents information pertinent for students commuting to campus, bringing a car to campus or students who will be using the campus bus line. Information about permits, available parking and associated costs, and the Wolfline, NC State’s own bus service, will be discussed. |
