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Registering a parent, family member, or guest for orientation occurs as part of the student registration process.

If your student has not already registered for orientation, please have them include you when they are asked to register guests for the program. If your student has already registered for orientation, they may log back into the registration system to register a guest or additional guests up to one week prior to the scheduled program date. Please note that Parent and Family Orientation sessions will only take place at in-person orientation programs.

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Transfer Students will attend an in-person orientation program designed for students who already have experience attending college.  At in-person programs, parents, family members, and guests can expect to hear important information regarding university resources, graduation requirements, and the 蘑菇TV experience.

Cost

Your $35 orientation charge covers the costs of attending the orientation program including materials and program staffing. A $25 meal fee is also included to cover the cost of refreshments provided throughout the program, including lunch. You are encouraged, but not required, to attend every session; you may choose what directly interests you and/or impacts your student. 

How to Prepare 

- Bring something to write with (pen & paper) - There is a good chance you will want to take some notes. 

- Review the 蘑菇TV website and come prepared with any questions you might want answered.

First Time in College Students will attend a one-day orientation program on 蘑菇TV's campus. Most First Time in College students choose to bring a parent or family member with them to orientation.

Cost

Your $35 orientation fee covers the cost of attending the orientation program including program staffing and materials. A $40 meal charge will cover the cost of refreshments throughout the program, including lunch and the Private Family Reception. You are encouraged, but not required, to attend every session; you may choose what directly interests you and/or impacts your student. 

How to Prepare 

- Bring something to write with (pen & paper) - There is a good chance you will want to take some notes. 

- Review the 蘑菇TV website and come prepared with any questions you might want answered.

Eagle Family Flight Academy is 蘑菇TV鈥檚 live webinar series designed to help families connect, care, and prepare after admission鈥攃overing key next steps before orientation and the first semester. Join us for 45-minute sessions with campus experts and live Q&A, with recordings available after each event.

Our Webinar Schedule and Recordings:

May 1st -

May 8th -

May 18th -

Not sure what 鈥渆xploratory鈥� really means? You鈥檙e not alone鈥攁nd it鈥檚 often a smart starting point. In this Nest session, you鈥檒l connect with Exploratory Advising and learn how advising works at 蘑菇TV, what families should ask (and not ask), and how to spot early academic 鈥測ellow flags鈥� before they become bigger issues. Expect a few quick decision scenarios, and a practical Q&A.

June 1st -

This pre-orientation session is designed to help incoming students (and families) understand the financial aid process before the semester begins. We鈥檒l cover how financial aid works, important deadlines, types of aid available, billing expectations, and key next steps so you can start the year informed and prepared.

June 8th -

Where your student lives shapes how they connect. Join Housing and Campus Life for a practical walkthrough of on-campus and off campus experiences what to consider, and how each path can still lead to belonging. We鈥檒l cover housing basics, commuter success tips, and simple ways families can help students get involved early鈥攑lus a two-track Q&A based on whether your student is 鈥淭eam Housing鈥� or 鈥淭eam Commuter.鈥�

June 15th -

Food decisions = budget decisions. In this session, Dining Services will break down meal memberships, how to choose a plan based on routine and habits, and how to avoid common 鈥渟pending leaks.鈥� Families will leave with a quick budgeting guide and a poll-based plan matcher to help your student stay fueled (without overspending).

June 22nd -

College has its own language鈥攁nd learning it reduces stress fast. This session covers the key 蘑菇TV terms, offices, and 鈥渨ho does what,鈥� plus the success systems students need in the first weeks (routines, time expectations, and help-seeking). Come for Acronym Bingo, stay for the clarity鈥攖his is a great 鈥淐onnect + Prepare鈥� session for the whole family.

June 29th -

Support matters鈥攅specially when it builds independence. In this Nest session, the Dean of Students/Student Care team will cover coaching vs. fixing, healthy boundaries, and the essential conversations that help students manage time, money, and wellbeing. You鈥檒l practice a few real-life scenarios, get conversation starters to take home, and leave knowing when (and how) to refer your student to campus support.

July 13th | 
 Co-Hosts: Career Development Services and Office of Internships & Cooperative

This session helps families understand that career development is not just for seniors. Families will learn why students should begin exploring careers, building skills, and connecting experiences early 鈥� and how small first-year steps can lead to internships, confidence, and long-term direction.

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July 2026 Sessions

Mon, July 20, 2026 | |

College success is not something students have to figure out alone. In this Eagle Family Flight Academy webinar, families will learn about key wraparound support services that help students navigate academics, accessibility, belonging, and personal success. We鈥檒l highlight resources such as the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA), First-Gen/TRiO support, and Adaptive Services, while helping families understand how to encourage their student to ask for help early and use the right campus support at the right time.

Families can expect a practical conversation about what support exists, when students should use it, and how families can coach students toward self-advocacy without stepping in for them. This session is a great fit for any family wondering, 鈥淲ho helps my student if they start to struggle, feel overwhelmed, need accommodations, or just need extra guidance?鈥�

Co-Host: Office of Service Learning

This session helps families understand how service learning connects students to community, purpose, and real-world skill building. Families will learn why service is part of the 蘑菇TV experience, how it supports belonging and personal growth, and how students can use service to explore values, leadership, and future career interests.

This final Eagle Family Flight Academy summer session is a practical, action-focused webinar to help families make sure their student is ready for the first day of class. We鈥檒l walk through final reminders including Welcome to the Nest on Sunday, Aug. 16, Weeks of Welcome, downloading the student ID, preparing for move-in, checking student email, reviewing class readiness, and knowing where to go with last-minute questions. Families will leave with a clear final checklist to help their Eagle start the semester confident, connected, and prepared.