ΘνΓΓΙη offers a complete schedule of ΘνΓΓΙη 101 sessions designed for
parents and guardians to help you become more familiar with campus and cover transition
topics of interest to parents and families. Parent and family session topics include scholarships and financial aid, student health,
campus safety, academic advising, student services and transition issues. While you might consider returning to campus in August for Fall Welcome to help your student move on campus, ΘνΓΓΙη 101 is the event where parents and families
receive the most information about ΘνΓΓΙη and are able to interact with our faculty,
staff and students. Having a parent or family member attend with the student is helpful
because ΘνΓΓΙη 101 programming includes a student track and a guest track, with different
schedules. Watch the .
ΘνΓΓΙη 101 guests are responsible for their own overnight accommodations. Guests are
not allowed to stay with their students in the residence halls during ΘνΓΓΙη 101. ΘνΓΓΙη is located in a thriving urban area filled with hotel accommodations
just minutes away from campus, many of which offer discounted rates for Saint Louis
University visitors. Please note that rates are subject to change and based on availability. Please park in Laclede Parking Garage for ΘνΓΓΙη 101.
Think about what you want to know, not just what you should find out. Also think about
what information may help you throughout their time at ΘνΓΓΙη. Thinking ahead will help
you determine what's truly important to you and your student. Jot some notes as various presenters share information β€” make note of websites where
the info resides online. Use your cellphone to take pictures of important slides in
presentations β€” sometimes a visual can help in recalling what you learned. Feel free
to bring a notebook or journal so you can write down information or ideas you gather
throughout the program. Once you return home, you can read through your notes.
ΘνΓΓΙη 101 is an excellent time to mix and mingle with others who are going through the
same thing that you are. Develop informal support structures and compare notes with
other parents and family members. This is their first full campus experience as a ΘνΓΓΙη student so it's important that
they learn to navigate on their own. Give them space to meet people, to ask questions
and take charge of their college life. Empowering them to be their own self-advocate
will help build their confidence for their return in the fall. Drink water, stay cool and pace yourself. Take breaks when you need them during the
presentations. Remember that the facilities are air-conditioned and to wear layers
to help you remain comfortable inside buildings that may feel hyper-cool due to the
high air conditioning during the summer months. Wear comfortable shoes; your campus
visit will include some walking as you navigate campus. You may want to bring a water
bottle with you to stay hydrated and don't forget any personal items such as medicine
or phone charger that you may need throughout the day. Take notes of things you learn during ΘνΓΓΙη 101 so you can discuss these items with
your student once you return home.
A folder of information will be provided during check-in. Below is a sample schedule
of what to expect from the program for parents/families. This schedule includes accurate
start times and end times for each day, but presentation titles may change. Each student can register up to two guests to attend ΘνΓΓΙη 101. The guest track is
designed for parents or guardians of the new students.
9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:10 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 12:15 p.m.What to Expect at ΘνΓΓΙη 101
Hotels for ΘνΓΓΙη 101
Supporting Your Student During ΘνΓΓΙη 101
Prepare Questions
Listen and Take Notes
Get to Know Other Parents and Families
Give Your Student Some Space
Self-Care
Create a Reflection Checklist
Sample Parent and Family Schedule
Day One
Check-in student at Grand residence hall and then check-in at Busch Student Center
ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Welcome
Overview of the ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Program
ΘνΓΓΙη and You!
Student Financial Services
Academic Advising Overview
Lunch
Campus Tour
Short break
Campus Safety and Community Standards
Stop, Pause and Ask! (mini-panel)
Residential Life and Dining or Commuter Life
Pick Your Session (variety of short presentations to choose from)
Building a ΘνΓΓΙη Academic Toolbox
Family Reception (for parents/guardians)
Mission DinnerDay Two
Information Technology Services Overview
Student Health and Counseling
Student Panel
The End is the Beginning: What's Next?
Lunch and Campus Resource Fair
Optional Afternoon Activities (If you still have items to finish before departing
campus, please use this time to visit necessary offices or complete any tasks.)
Check-out of Grand residence hall for students (Checkout will begin in the morning,
but students must be out by 3 p.m.)