Black, Latinx and Native American Family Orientation
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For Parents and Families
Black, Latinx and Native American Family Orientation
Save the Date!
September 9-11 is the annual Black, Latinx, and Native American Family Orientation!
Separate from the mandatory college orientations, this family orientation weekend delivers tailored programming for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and their families. Participants will be able to engage with other incoming families, learn about campus resources and get familiar with the campus.
The orientation provides early move-in to those students with housing contracts and preliminary access to various campus departments and staff. This event is open to incoming Fall 2022 students, including transfer and commuter students.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022.
Please note: If you have a housing contract, you'll have an opportunity for a special move-in time to attend this orientation. You'll need to register to receive the proper move-in instructions.
Invitations and further information will be sent out soon.
All participants (students and family members) must complete the following forms and bring them to the orientation check-in:
Required Liability Waiver Form



Parent & Family Orientation
This program is for parents and families of all students beginning college in the fall. Your student’s college host this program which provides information about the culture of the college and sessions on paying tuition, student health services, campus safety, and more. Click on your student’s college to read about and register for the program.
Depending on the college, this program will be scheduled for one or two days during the week of September 12-19.
For Students
Black, Latinx and Native American Family Orientation
New Student Orientation
This program is required for all new students and is hosted by your student’s college. Click on your student’s college to read about the program.
Depending on the college, this program will be scheduled for one or two days during the week of September 12-19.
Additional Programs
We encourage you to attend these additional orientation programs that will inform you about the culture of the campus.
Homecoming Weekend
An additional way to connect with the university is by joining us for Homecoming Weekend, October 22 - 24, 2021. The weekend is filled with great information and events geared to reconnect with your student. Homecoming Weekend brings the community together through educational sessions, faculty lecture, meeting the administrators that support your student, sports, concert, meals, and so much more.
Questions About Moving Into Residence Halls
Specific questions about moving into the residence halls, click on your student’s college and/or call the Residence Life Office at the college.
Questions related to housing contract, what to bring on campus, and more, visit Housing Dining Hospitality, call (858) 534-4010, or email housinginfo@ucsd.edu.
Parent and Family Top Questions
Got questions? Use this resource to find answers to all your frequently asked questions.