WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Parent and Family Orientation AUGUST 2016
WELCOME PARENTS AND FAMILIES. The University of San Diego welcomes parents and families of first-year and transfer students. We are pleased your student decided to attend USD and we are committed to supporting our USD families. If you have any questions during the weekend, don’t hesitate to reach out to our wonderful parent ambassadors and alumni volunteers stationed throughout campus.
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Parent and Family Orientation introduces families to the resources available to students, provides information about how the resources work and offers an opportunity to ask questions. Since there are different events held for the parents and families of first-year students and transfer students, be sure to navigate this program according to what best applies to you and your family. Events marked with a ticket icon in this program require tickets to attend. See page 8 for details.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Today’s activities are for first-year students and their families only. If you are moving your new first-year student in this morning, please refer to the Move-In Memo your student received by email for move-in times and more. Don’t forget to visit the Parent and Family Information Center. See page 2 for details. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Assigned residence hall
Hahn University Center (UC), La Gran Terraza
For students who finish moving in early, see the “Get Settled and Explore Campus” section on page 2. Stop by the Parent and Family Check-In table that corresponds to your student’s residence hall to receive important information and fun parent giveaways.
This event is by invitation only; an RSVP is not required. Program to start promptly at 3 p.m.
First-Year Resident Student Move-In
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch
Lunch is available on campus. New students eat for free at Pavilion Dining in the Student Life Pavilion (SLP) with their meal card. For families looking for additional options, please inquire at the information table in front of the Hahn University Center (UC) for on- and off-campus recommendations. 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
First-Generation Student and Family Lunch Hahn University Center (UC), Forums A, B and C This event is by invitation only. Only those who have registered may attend. Casual attire. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
International New Student and Family Lunch Student Life Pavilion (SLP), Third Floor Courtyard
Black Student Welcome Reception
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
First-Year Commuter Family Session Hahn University Center (UC), Room 128 Hear from current commuter parents and students! This is a great opportunity to get advice, ask questions and meet USD administrators.
4:30 – 6:15 p.m.
New Student and Family Picnic Valley Field
This event is for first-year students and their families only. This is a USD tradition that is not to be missed! Celebrate your arrival at USD with fellow Torero families. Each family member/guest is required to have a dinner ticket. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per youth (12 and younger). New USD students do not need to purchase tickets; their name tags will serve as their tickets. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available upon request. See the ticket information on page 8 for additional details. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
New Student and Family Welcome
This event is by invitation only.
Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP)
3 – 3:30 p.m.
All students, family members and guests are invited to attend this official kickoff to OLÉ! Weekend and be welcomed by USD’s president, James T. Harris III, DEd.
First-Year Commuter Family Check-In Hahn University Center (UC), Room 128 Stop by the Parent and Family Check-In table to receive important information and fun parent giveaways.
Note: Students will leave directly from this event for more OLÉ! Weekend evening events.
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GET SETTLED AND EXPLORE CAMPUS
Parent and Family Information Center Various locations and times
The Office of Parent Relations and parent ambassadors are available to answer your questions. You may purchase tickets to welcome festivities and drop off your “Note to my Torero” here. On Friday, the Parent and Family Information Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Degheri Alumni Center. On Saturday, it will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ) Rotunda. On Sunday, it will be open from 8 a.m. to noon at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Rotunda.
Campus Card Services
Hahn University Center (UC), Room 127 Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
If your student uploaded a photo over the summer, he/she will receive their Torero ID card at move-in. 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
Hahn University Center (UC) Friday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Visit the USD Torero Store to buy books, supplies, technology and USD apparel. Textbooks ordered online will be available for pickup during normal business hours.
Parking Services
In front of Hahn University Center (UC) Friday, noon – 4 p.m.
Visit the Parking Services table for assistance with parking permits and parking questions. Parking permits are available for purchase online at sandiego.edu/parking.
Mail Center Move-In Pickup
Various locations and times
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. On Friday, Move-In Pickup will be in the parking lot behind The Immaculata Church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Saturday, it will be at the Mail Center at Maher Annex from 8 a.m. to noon. The Mail Center’s regular hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
U.S. Bank
Hahn University Center (UC), Room 125 Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 1 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
Look for Information Technology Services (ITS) tables on Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Camino Hall patio, Maher Hall foyer and Mission Crossroads for tech support. Sunday, visit the main ITS office in the Hahn University Center (UC), Room 117 or the Help Desk in the Torero Store between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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PARENT AND FAMILY
Encourage your student to download the free mySDmobile app!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 For Parent and Family informational sessions, enter campus using the West Entrance. Parking is available at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice parking structure, West Parking Structure and Olin Hall parking lot on the west side of campus. If you are moving your new transfer student in this morning, please refer to the Transfer Student Arrival Guide your student received by email. 9 a.m. – noon
10 – 10:45 a.m.
Various locations
Sessions I are for first-year parents and families only.
Resident Transfer Student Move-In and Transfer Fall Orientation Check-In For students who finish moving in early, please see the “Get Settled and Explore Campus” section on page 2. Make sure to stop by the Parent and Family Check-In table that corresponds to your student’s residence hall to receive important information and fun parent giveaways.
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Garden of the Sky
All parents and families are welcome. Tickets are required for all persons attending the Continental Breakfast. This meal does not include new USD students. See the ticket information on page 8 for additional details.
First-Year Parent and Family Informational Sessions I You may attend any of the following sessions: • First-Year Student Experience Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre This session is a must for parents and supporters of new first-year students. Learn what your student is about to encounter in his/her first year at the university, including Living Learning Communities (LLCs), the USD Preceptorial Program, Residential Life, Orientation, student support initiatives and more! Engage in a dialogue with a distinguished panel of USD administrators and student leaders working closely with your student during this time of transition. • Parents as Partners: Plan for Career Success Manchester Hall Auditorium It’s never too early to start thinking about your student’s future career. Parents play a critical role in their student’s college experience and his/her 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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• USD’s Catholic Identity Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms H and I Learn about USD’s Catholic identity, our complimentary commitments to our Catholic character and to diversity and inclusion. 11 – 11:45 a.m.
First-Year Parent and Family Informational Sessions II Sessions II are for first-year parents and families only. You may attend any of the following sessions. • First-Year Student Experience Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre This is a repeated session. Please see previous description. • The Power of the Campus Card Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms A – D Did you know that your student’s Torero ID card allows access to meals, residence halls, banking, retail and other services on and off campus? Learn more about how the meal plan works and all the discounts and savings available at USD. • Student and Leadership Involvement at USD Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (SOLES), Warren Auditorium It’s not just about academics! USD offers a variety of ways for students to develop their leadership capacities through involvement. Learn about various involvement opportunities at USD and how they can assist in your student’s adjustment, satisfaction and academic success. • The Practice of Changemaking Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms E and F USD is a Changemaker campus! What does this mean? USD students act as agents of change and positively impact the community. Hear about USD’s Changemaker Hub initiative and how your student can get involved.
• Founders Chapel Tour Founders Hall, Founders Chapel Guests will take a tour and learn the history of USD’s Founders Chapel with Sr. Virginia Rodee ’57, ’74. • Getting Down to Business Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms H and I Representatives from the One Stop Student Center, Student Accounts and Financial Aid will discuss financial responsibilities including the financial aid award and acceptance process, billing statements and tuition payment, how to access the USD web portal, granting parents online access to student information and details about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Plus, learn valuable tips that you can use to manage college expenses. • Parents as Partners: Plan for Career Success Manchester Hall Auditorium This is a repeated session. Please see previous description. • The Power of the Campus Card Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms A – D This is a repeated session. Please see previous description.
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• Student and Leadership Involvement at USD Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (SOLES), Warren Auditorium This is a repeated session. Please see previous description. • The Practice of Changemaking Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms E and F This is a repeated session. Please see previous description.
Noon –1:15 p.m.
Boxed Lunch Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Garden of the Sky
All parents and families are welcome. Tickets are required for all persons attending the Boxed Lunch. This meal does not include new USD students; they will be eating separately. Glutenfree and vegetarian options will be available upon request. See the ticket information on page 8 for additional information. 12:15 – 1 p.m.
Resident Transfer Family Welcome Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre This event is for parents and families of resident transfer students only. Family members and guests of resident transfer students are invited to attend this official kickoff to Transfer Parent Fall Orientation! 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Parent and Family Informational Sessions III All parents and families are welcome. You may attend any of the following sessions. • Getting Down to Business Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms H and I This is a repeated session. Please see previous description.
• Parents as Partners: Plan for Career Success Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms E and F This is a repeated session. Please see previous description. • Health and Wellness Manchester Hall Auditorium The university’s wellness team will provide you with information about adjusting to college in a healthy and safe manner. This session will address the important role parents play in helping their student make good choices and the resources available through USD’s Center for Health and Wellness Promotion. Campus emergency procedures, off-campus safety, alcohol and other drug use will be discussed. • Navigating USD Academics Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre Hear from USD College of Arts and Sciences faculty members and administrators about 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. • Parents of Collegiate Athletes Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (SOLES), Warren Auditorium Is your student participating in intercollegiate athletics at USD? Our athletic department will share important information from the student athlete handbook, discuss expectations and outline services and resources available to assist student athletes in maintaining NCAA athletics eligibility. • Safety and Navigating San Diego Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms A – D Hear from USD’s Department of Public Safety on the important role parents play in helping their student make good choices regarding personal safety. Campus emergency procedures, off-campus safety, alcohol and other drug use will be discussed.
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2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Parent and Family Informational Sessions IV All parents and families are welcome. You may attend any of the following sessions. • Getting Down to Business Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms H and I This is a repeated session. Please see previous description. • Health and Wellness Manchester Hall Auditorium This is a repeated session. Please see previous description. • International Study Abroad Camino Hall, Shiley Theatre Why not study abroad while at USD? During the past six years, USD has ranked within the top three 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. • Navigating USD Academics Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre This is a repeated session. Please see previous description. • Safety and Navigating San Diego Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Rooms A – D This is a repeated session. Please see previous description.
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4 – 5:30 p.m.
President’s Wine’d Down Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Garden of the Sea Join President James T. Harris III, DEd, as he welcomes you into the Torero family and shares insight on supporting your student’s success. Meet the USD Parents Association Board president while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine. Casual attire is welcome.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Resident Transfer Student and Family Dinner
Hahn University Center (UC), Forums A, B and C
This event is for resident transfer students and their families only. This is a USD tradition that is not to be missed! Come celebrate your arrival at USD with fellow Torero families. Each family member/guest is required to have a ticket for dinner. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per youth (12 and younger). New USD transfer students do not need to purchase tickets; their name tags will serve as their tickets. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available upon request. See the ticket information on page 8 for additional information.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 All parents and families are welcome at today’s events. Enter campus using the West Entrance. Parking is available at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice parking structure, West Parking Structure and Olin Hall parking lot on the west side of campus. Attendees to Mass may park in the Mission Parking Structure. 9 – 10:30 a.m.
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Camino Hall, Shiley Theatre
Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP)
Have you wondered what your role as a parent will be now that your student is in college? USD parents share their experiences supporting their students and the insight they’ve acquired during their journey at USD. Students will share their experiences and discuss their transitions to USD.
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.
“USD Parents and Students Tell All”
Mass of Welcome*
*This is the final parent and family event. It’s time to say your goodbyes!
SAVE THE DATE! Homecoming and Family Weekend October 7 – 9 Be sure to mark your calendar for Homecoming and Family Weekend. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see your student and visit USD. Learn more about the weekend at sandiego.edu/hfw.
Contact the Office of Parent Relations or go to the website to learn about volunteer opportunities, on-campus and regional events and the Parent Ambassador Program. (619) 260-4808 | parents@sandiego.edu | sandiego.edu/parents | facebook.com/USDParents
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TICKET INFORMATION Events marked with a ticket icon in this program require tickets to attend. First-Year Families
Resident Transfer Families
First-year families may pick up prepurchased tickets on Friday, Aug. 26 at their designated check-in locations (this corresponds with your student’s residence hall check-in location) between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Prepurchased tickets can also be picked up at the entrance to the New Student and Family Picnic beginning at 4 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 27, prepurchased tickets can be picked up at the Parent and Family Information Center at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Rotunda between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Resident transfer families may pick up prepurchased tickets on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Parent and Family Information Center between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Rotunda. Starting at 5 p.m., prepurchased tickets can be picked up at the entrance to the Resident Transfer Student and Family Dinner.
Parents and guests who did not prepurchase tickets may purchase them Friday, Aug. 26 or Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Parent and Family Information Center between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or at the entrance to Friday’s New Student and Family Picnic beginning at 4 p.m.
FIRST-YEAR NEW STUDENT AND FAMILY PICNIC
RESIDENT TRANSFER STUDENT AND FAMILY DINNER
Adults (13 years and older) Youth (12 years and younger)
Adults (13 years and older) Youth (12 years and younger)
$25/person $15/person
SATURDAY MEAL PACKAGE
General Ticket
$25/person
FIRST-YEAR FAMILY WEEKEND MEAL PACKAGE • New Student and Family Picnic • Continental Breakfast • Boxed Lunch Adults (13 years and older) Youth (12 years and younger)
PARENT AND FAMILY
$25/person $15/person
RESIDENT TRANSFER FAMILY SATURDAY MEAL PACKAGE
• Continental Breakfast • Boxed Lunch
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Parents and guests who did not prepurchase tickets may purchase them Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Parent and Family Information Center between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or at the entrance to Saturday’s Resident Transfer Student and Family Dinner beginning at 5 p.m.
$45/person $35/person
• Continental Breakfast • Boxed Lunch • Resident Transfer Student and Family Dinner Adults (13 years and older) Youth (12 years and younger)
$45/person $35/person
HAHN UNIVERSITY CENTER (UC) JOAN B. KROC INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE (KIPJ) • IPJ Theatre and Rotunda • La Paloma • Garden of the Sea • Garden of the Sky
CAMINO HALL/ FOUNDERS HALL
STUDENT LIFE PAVILION (SLP)
• One Stop Student Center • Campus Card Services • US Bank • Forums A-C • Parking Services • La Gran Terraza • USD Torero Store • ITS
JENNY CRAIG PAVILION (JCP)
• Pavilion Dining • Tu Mercado
MANCHESTER FIELD
• Founders Chapel • Shiley Theatre
FOWLER PARK
VALLEY FIELD
MOTHER ROSALIE HILL HALL (SOLES)
MAHER ANNEX
• Warren Auditorium
• Mail Center
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Tram Schedule Friday, August 26 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 2:30 – 6 p.m. 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. 7 – 8:30 p.m.
West Parking Structure to Colachis Fountain Colachis Fountain and West Parking Structure to New Student and Family Picnic Colachis Fountain to West Parking Structure to JCP Mission Crossroads to JCP JCP to Mission Parking Structure and West Parking Structure
Saturday, August 27 8 a.m. – noon 1 – 2:30 p.m. 3:30 – 6 p.m.
West Parking Structure to KIPJ West Parking Structure to KIPJ West Parking Structure to KIPJ
Sunday, August 28 8 – 10 a.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
West Parking Structure to KIPJ KIPJ and West Parking Structure to JCP Mission Parking Structure to JCP JCP to Mission Parking Structure, West Parking Structure and KIPJ
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