Questions to Ask During Orientation

·      Will students receive mid-term grades? If so, when and how?

·      Can parents have access to student’s grades by having the student sign a permission form? (I’ll talk more about this later)

·      Is there a campus wide attendance policy? What is it?

·      What kind of tutoring or other academic services are available?

·      If your child has not declared a major, when will he need to do so? How does one declare a major?

·      Is there a way for parents to receive copies of bills or grades directly from the college?

·      What are the methods of payment for bills?

·      If the bill is not paid in full, what are the penalties?

·      Is there a monthly payment plan available?

·      Where are residence hall rules and policies posted?

·      When will the student know his roommate’s information?

·      When is the residence hall bill due? The meal plan bill?

·      What are the residence hall options?

·      Where do most freshmen live?

·      Are single-sex or coed residence halls available?

·      Can freshmen bring cars to campus? Where do they park?

·      What are the most common safety issues on campus?

·      Where can I find the report on campus crime statistics?

·      What safety programs are available? (Self defense, safe rides etc.)

·      Are there property registration programs available?

·      Are there fraternities and sororities on campus? Do they have houses?

·      What services are offered for students with disabilities?

·      Are students required to have health insurance? If so, is a plan available from the college?

·      What religious services are on campus or nearby?

·      Does the campus have an emergency notification system? How do students sign up?

·      When is parents’ weekend, or are there other events specifically for parents or family members?

·      What is the best way to find more information?