Parent July Mailer for Transfers

WE’RE HERE TO KEEP PARENTS AND FAMILIES CONNECTED.

THE OFFICE OF PARENT RELATIONS

IS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND LISTEN TO YOUR CONCERNS.

WE’LL SHARE IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH OUR TORERO PARENTS ABOUT

RESOURCES ON CAMPUS THAT SUPPORT THEIR STUDENT’S EXPERIENCE.

TORERO PARENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

As an important component of the USD community, there are several ways you can get involved and make your own USD experience a memorable one.

The Parent Ambassador Program and the Parents Association Board provide support to students by: • Offering internship and job opportunities • Volunteering at signature USD events • Volunteering at hometown college fairs • Providing support for scholarships • Offering outreach to new families To learn more, go to www.sandiego.edu/ parents, call (619) 260-4808 or email parents@sandiego.edu.

NEW TRANSFER STUDENT CHECKLIST

Ensure that your student has completed all of the necessary steps on the checklist. To view the checklist, visit www.sandiego.edu/orientation/transfers/checklist.php.

TRANSFER SUMMER REGISTRATION DAYS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

Remaining Dates: July 9, July 24 and August 7 Transfer Summer Registration Days are designed to give students and families the opportunity to begin transitioning and connecting to USD well before the start of the Fall semester. Transfer students will have the opportunity to learn how to register for classes, speak with their academic advisor and meet other USD transfer students.

In partnership with the Transfer Orientation Committee, the Office of Parent Relations will lead a separate program for parents and families to help you become more familiar with the USD campus and resources. Enjoy a tour of campus; meet other transfer parents and families; hear from the Office of Parent Relations’ staff; and speak with a panel of USD administrators.

Transfer students will receive an email invitation to Summer Registration Days. Transfer students and their families are encouraged to attend the same day. Please coordinate with your transfer student.

If you have questions, please email transfer@sandiego.edu or call (619) 260-5995.

KEEPING YOU CONNECTED

The Office of Parent Relations keeps parents and families connected to the campus community through the following: • Summer Send-Off receptions • Transfer Fall Orientation and Move-in Weekend • Homecoming and Family Weekend • Grandparents’ Weekend • Be True To Your School Party and Auction • The New Torero and Family Calendar • Parent e-Newsletters distributed during school months • USD’s Parent Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/USDParents • The Parent Ambassador Program • The Parents Association Board For more information from the Office of Parent Relations, go to www.sandiego.edu/parents or call (619) 260-4808.

USD SUMMER SEND-OFFS: COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU!

Summer Send-Offs are a great way for you and your student to connect with fellow future Toreros and their families living in your area. They also provide you with the opportunity to gather timely information as you and your student prepare for the move to college. Hosted by current USD parents and alumni, the Office of Parent Relations coordinates these events in cities around the country.

Invitations are mailed to all incoming first-year students and transfer students (based on geographic area) three weeks prior to the Summer Send-Off date.

The following is a list of Summer Send-Off events: 6/27

Denver, Col.

8/5

Minneapolis, Minn.

6/30

Washington, D.C.

8/6

Chicago, Ill.

7/7

Palo Alto, Calif.

8/8

Boston, Mass.

7/10

Danville, Calif.

8/8

San Diego, Calif.

7/11

Sacramento, Calif.

8/13

San Diego, Calif. (Spanish)

7/18

San Diego, Calif.

8/15

Orange County, Calif.

7/22

Seattle, Wash.

8/18

Tucson, Ariz.

7/25

Portland, Ore.

8/19

Las Vegas, Nev.

7/25

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

8/20

Phoenix, Ariz.

7/29

Yorba Linda, Calif.

8/28

Hawaii – on USD’s campus

7/30

Pasadena, Calif.

Dates subject to change. For updates, please refer to www.sandiego.edu/parents.

To make arrangements to attend a Summer Send-Off, call (619) 260-4808, or register online at www.sandiego.edu/parents.

PARENT AND FAMILY

ACCOMMODATIONS

ORIENTATION DURING TRANSFER

AND TRAVEL

FALL ORIENTATION

Bartell Hotels offers USD families discounted room rates at San Diego’s premier hotels. Families are encouraged to take advantage of these special rates. By selecting a Bartell Hotel for your stay, Bartell Hotels will donate 10 percent of the total room cost back to USD to support student scholarships and promote university events.

Transfer Fall Orientation offers welcome festivities and orientation sessions for parents and families!

The following will give you a glimpse of the Parent/Family Orientation schedule: Saturday, Aug. 29 • Sessions that support your student’s transition to USD • Resident Transfer Student and Family Dinner • President’s Welcome and Dessert Reception Sunday, Aug. 30 • Convenient continental breakfast on campus • Parent and family orientation sessions that include Learning about International Study Abroad, “Real Talk” with USD Parents, Planning for a Career with the USD Career Development Center and much more!

• Mass of Welcome – All family members are encouraged to attend Mass with their transfer student. This is a special celebration as your student commences their time at USD. You won’t want to miss it. Families of all faith backgrounds are welcome.

Students and parents are required to register by Aug. 24. There is a charge to parents and families for the weekend festivities. Transfer students attend free of charge.

Students can register themselves and their families through their MySanDiego Portal. (It is preferred to have the entire family register with their student.)

Details regarding Parent and Family Orientation will be provided throughout the summer at www.sandiego.edu/parents.

Visit www.usdpartnership.com or call (800) 345-9995 to learn more.

For information on how to get to USD by car, air or public transportation, visit www.sandiego.edu/orientation.