International Parent & Family Orientation Parent & Family Programs
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As families of new international students, we understand that your concerns may be a little bit more amplified and your questions may be vast. For this reason, we encourage you to attend a series of orientation programs that will inform you about the culture of the campus. We recommend that you attend both programs for parents and families.
Registration for 2022 has closed.
For Parents and Families
International Parent & Family Orientation Program
This program is only for families of international college students starting this fall and is hosted by the Office of Parent & Family Programs. Though not required, this program focuses on supporting parents and families of international students.
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 the program.
Parent & Family Orientation is set to take place virtually during August 2022. Exact dates will be released later this summer.
For Students
New International Student Orientation Program
This program is for students only, required for all new international students, and is hosted by the International Students & Programs Office.
This program is scheduled during September 8-18.
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 FAMILY Weekend
An additional way to connect with the university is by joining us for Homecoming Weekend, October 21 - 23, 2022. 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.