WELCOME
PA R E N T A N D FA M I LY O R I E N TAT I O N AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
GET SETTLED AND EXPLORE CAMPUS
CAMPUS CARD SERVICES Hahn University Center (UC), Room 127 Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Torero ID card: If your student uploaded a headshot over the summer, they will receive their Torero ID card when they move into their residence hall. Commuters and students who did not upload a photo may get their Torero ID card at Campus Card Services.
ONE STOP STUDENT CENTER Hahn University Center (UC), Room 126 Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The One Stop Student Center has representatives from Student Accounts, the Office of Financial Aid and the Registrar available to answer your questions.
USD TORERO STORE Various locations and times
Hahn University Center (UC) Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. (textbook pick-up until 9 p.m.) Mata’yuum Crossroads Tent Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit the USD Torero Store to buy your books, supplies, technology and USD apparel. If your student ordered textbooks online, the order will be available for pickup during normal business hours. An email confirmation of the order is necessary for pickup.
PARKING SERVICES In front of Hahn University Center (UC) Saturday, noon – 4 p.m.
Visit the Parking Services table for assistance with parking permits and questions about parking. Parking permits are available for purchase online at sandiego.edu/parking.
MAIL CENTER MOVE-IN PICKUP Mail Center at Maher Annex Saturday, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – noon Monday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Students living on campus may visit the Mail Center Move-In Pickup location to pick up any packages sent to their university address prior to arrival.
U.S. BANK Hahn University Center (UC), Room 125 Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit the on-campus U.S. Bank branch to open an account or ask your banking questions. ATMs are located at the Hahn University Center and the Jenny Craig Pavilion.
ITS HELP DESK Various locations and times
Mata’yuum Crossroads, Camino/Founders and Maher halls Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday, noon – 4 p.m.
T RAM SERVICE Various locations and times
Tram service will be offered throughout Parent and Family Orientation. See page 3 for map with tram stop locations and more information. MYSDMOBILE sites.sandiego.edu/mobile MySDMobile app lets you check out the orientation schedules, USD map, course schedules, grades, live tram map and campus events all in one place. Download for free through the iTunes Store or Google Play.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 Welcome, parents and families! If you are moving your new first-year or transfer student in today, refer to the Move-In Memo your student received by email for move-in times. Don’t forget to visit Parent and Family Headquarters. See the inside back cover for hours, locations and ticket information. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENT STUDENT MOVE-IN Assigned residence hall Make sure to stop by the Family Check-In table (next to Student Check-In) that corresponds to your student’s residence hall to receive your welcome bag and any prepurchased tickets. 9 a.m. – noon
RESIDENT TRANSFER STUDENT MOVE-IN Assigned residence hall Make sure to stop by the Family Check-In table (next to Student Check-In) that corresponds to your student’s residence hall to receive your welcome bag and any prepurchased tickets. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1 – 2:30 p.m.
NETWORK OF SACRED HEART SCHOOLS LUNCHEON Degheri Alumni Center, Room 120 This event is by invitation only. Only those who have registered may attend. Casual attire. 1 – 3:30 p.m.
FIRST-YEAR COMMUTER STUDENT CHECK-IN Hahn University Center (UC), Room 119 All first-year commuter students and their families will pick up check-in materials and any prepurchased tickets here during this time. 2 – 3:30 p.m.
BLACK STUDENT WELCOME RECEPTION Hahn University Center (UC), Forums A, B and C This event is by invitation only; an RSVP is not required. Program to start promptly at 2:30 p.m. 4 – 5 p.m.
NEW STUDENT AND FAMILY WELCOME
LUNCH
Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP)
Lunch is available for purchase on campus. New students eat for free at Pavilion Dining in the Student Life Pavilion (SLP) with their wristband. For additional options, visit Parent and Family Headquarters for recommendations.
All students, family members and guests are invited to attend this official kickoff to Parent and Family Orientation and be welcomed by USD’s president, James T. Harris III, DEd. The program will start promptly at 4 p.m. Please note that parents and students will be asked to sit separately to facilitate the logistics of the evening.
12 – 1 p.m.
FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT AND FAMILY RECEPTION Hahn University Center (UC), Forums A, B and C This event is by invitation only. Only those who have registered may attend. Casual attire. 1 – 2 p.m.
SESSION FOR PARENTS OF FIRST-YEAR COMMUTER STUDENTS Hahn University Center (UC), Room 119 Hear from current commuter parents and students. This is a great opportunity to get advice and mingle!
Tram service is available. See page 3.
5 – 7 p.m.
PRESIDENT’S WINE’D DOWN RECEPTION Fowler Park Relax and wind down with other USD parents, key USD administrators, deans, faculty members, Parent Board President Mary Levine P’12, P’13, P’15, P’20 and President James T. Harris III, DEd. Enjoy delicious cheese boards paired with wine or beer. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be available. All parents and families are welcome. All persons attending must have a ticket.
PARENT AND FAMILY ORIENTATION 1
GETTING AROUND CAMPUS 1 Belanich Engineering Center 2 Camino Hall/Founders Hall • Courtyard • Shiley Theatre 3 Colachis Plaza 4 Degheri Alumni Center 5 Fowler Park 6 Hahn University Center (UC) • Campus Card Services • Commuter Commons • Forums A-C • ITS • La Gran Terraza • One Stop Student Center • Parking Services • U.S. Bank • USD Torero Store
10 Maher Annex • Mail Center
17 Olin Hall 18 Pardee Legal Research Center
11 Maher Circle
19 Paseo de Colachis
12 Maher Hall • Salomon Hall 13 Manchester Hall • Auditorium
20 Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall • Humanities Center • Student Wellness
14 Manchester Village Apartments
21 Shiley Center for Science and Technology (SCST)
15 Mata’yuum Crossroads
22 Student Life Pavilion (SLP) • Mother Teresa Plaza • Pavilion Dining • Tu Mercado
16 Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (MRH) • Warren Auditorium
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7 Hughes Center • Public Safety
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8 Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) • Warren Hospitality Suite • Eagan Plaza
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9 Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ) • Rotunda • Theatre
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23 Torero Stadium 24 Valley Housing • Courtyard • San Antonio De Padua • Valley A • Valley B
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25 Warren Hall
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Tram Stop #1 – West Parking Structure Tram Stop #2 – Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Tram Stop #3 – Main Parking Structure Tram Stop #4 – Mata’yuum Crossroads Tram Stop #5 – Jenny Craig Pavilion
BREATHE EASY. USD IS A SMOKING AND TOBACCOFREE CAMPUS. www.sandiego.edu/smokefree
Tram Stop #6 – Alcalá Vista Apartments Tram service will be offered throughout Parent and Family Orientation. Detailed tram schedules and route information will be posted at each stop.
PARENT AND FAMILY ORIENTATION 3
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Enter campus using the Main Entrance and park in the Main Parking Structure.
1 – 2 p.m.
PARENT AND FAMILY LUNCH Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP)
9 – 10:45 a.m.
PARENT AND FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR Enjoy a coffee and light breakfast snacks with fellow Torero parents and families. USD departments and administrators will host tables to introduce themselves, share helpful information and to help you get connected with resources. All persons attending must have a ticket. Please see below the participating departments: Athletics Auxiliary Services Bartell Hotels Career Development Center Center for Student Success Greek Life Health and Wellness Living Communities One Stop Student Center Parent and Family Relations Parking Services Student Leadership and Involvement Center U.S. Bank 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
MASS OF WELCOME Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) A very special Mass has been prepared to welcome all new students and their families into the USD community. All denominations are welcome and encouraged to attend. At the conclusion of the Mass, families will have the opportunity to take part in the USD tradition of blessing their students as they begin their college experience.
Take a break from your busy day with a delicious boxed lunch. Lunch will feature sandwiches, chips and fruit with vegetarian and gluten-free options upon request. Drinks will be provided as well. All persons attending lunch must have a ticket. This meal does not include your new USD student. 2 – 4:30 p.m.
PARENT AND FAMILY INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) You have helped your student get to this point. Now, what comes next? Hear directly from administrators, faculty members and fellow parents in a selection of informational sessions meant to help you learn how to best support your student during his/her time at USD and beyond. There will be four 30-minute presentations on the following topics. The sessions will be presented at 2, 2:30, 3:15 and 3:45 p.m. All session topics are concurrently offered in Spanish as well. 2 p.m.
FROM CARETAKER TO COACH This session will provide you with insights into what your student will experience and how he/she might change over the next year. You will receive tips for transitioning from your student’s caretaker to coach, including strategies for communication and important discussion topics. First-time parents of college students might find this particularly helpful! 2:30 p.m.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESENTS: PARENTS AS PARTNERS It is never too early to start thinking about your student’s future career. Parents play a critical role in their student’s college experience and decisions for the future. Join the Career Development Center team to learn about USD’s comprehensive career plan and how you can support your student’s career development throughout his/her time at USD.
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Tram service is available. See page 3.
PARENT AND FAMILY HEADQUARTERS 3:15 p.m.
NAVIGATING USD ACADEMICS AND THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE USD College of Arts and Sciences faculty members and administrators will discuss USD’s core curriculum, selecting classes, where to find academic support and ways in which your student can make the most of his/her USD education. 3:45 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL STUDY ABROAD Why not study abroad while at USD? During the past six years, USD has ranked within the top 10 schools in the nation for undergraduate student-abroad participation and prides itself on cultivating globally minded citizens. Students have the opportunity to study in more than 35 different countries. Learn about the process of studying abroad and opportunities available for your student. 5 – 6 p.m.
TORERO TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY Paseo de Colachis Be part of a wonderful new USD family tradition! We are asking students to write a letter to themselves envisioning their future and where they want to be in five years. What are some experiences they wish to have or goals they would like to accomplish in that time? They will deposit their letters with us during this special ceremony. We will keep their letter safe until Summer 2024 when we will mail them to the address they provided. This ceremony also serves as the farewell event for students and their families. After this event, Parent and Family Orientation ends and students will continue with their orientation program until the first day of classes on Wednesday. GET INVOLVED. Contact the Office of Parent and Family Relations or go to the website to learn about on-campus and regional events and the Parent Ambassador Program. (619) 260-4808 parents@sandiego.edu sandiego.edu/parents facebook.com/USDParents
Parent and Family Headquarters is the main information center for families. The Office of Parent and Family Relations, parent ambassadors and alumni volunteers are available to answer your questions and share helpful tips. You may also purchase tickets and drop off your Note to my Torero here.
HOURS OF OPERATION AND LOCATIONS Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Degheri Alumni Center, Front Courtyard Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Degheri Alumni Center, Front Courtyard Sunday, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Hahn University Center, Foyer Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Rotunda
TICKETS All persons participating in Parent and Family Orientation festivities require a ticket. Ticket pricing is as follows: Adult Ticket — 21 years and older: $60 Youth Ticket — 20 years and younger: $30 Prepurchased tickets and weekend materials may be picked up at the following locations: Families of First-Year Residential Students: Pick up your prepurchased tickets and materials at the Parent and Family Check-In area that corresponds to your student’s residence hall on Saturday, Aug. 31, between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Families of First-Year Commuter Students: Pick up your prepurchased tickets and materials at the Commuter Student Check-In area at the Hahn University Center, Room 119 (The Commuter Commons Lounge) on Saturday, Aug. 31 between 1 and 3 p.m. Families of Transfer Residential Students: Pick up your prepurchased tickets and materials at the Parent and Family Check-In area that corresponds to your student’s residence hall on Saturday, Aug. 31, between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Families of Transfer Commuter Students: Pick up your prepurchased tickets and materials at Parent and Hospitality Headquarters per the hours of operations and locations shared above.
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October 3–6, 2019
R E G I S T E R T O DAY !
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THANK YOU TO OUR CAMPUS PARTNERS! Associated Student Government Athletics Black Student Resource Commons Career Development Center Center for Health and Wellness Promotion Center for Student Success Changemaker Hub College of Arts and Sciences Community and Leadership Development Commuter Assistants Copley Library Dining Services Facilities Management Financial Aid International Center ITS Jenny Craig Pavilion
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Learning Communities Mulvaney Center Office of International Students and Scholars Office of Parent and Family Relations Office of Sustainability Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs One Stop Student Center Outdoor Adventures Parking Services OLÉ! Team PRIDE Public Safety Registrar Resident Assistants Residential Life
Transfer Scholastic Assistants Scholastic Assistants School of Business Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Student Health Center Student Leadership, Involvement and Changemaking Student Life Facilities Student Support Services Tram Services Undergraduate Admissions United Front Multicultural Commons University Copy University Events and Promotions University Ministry University Marketing and Communications Women’s Commons