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Registration for Family Orientation is closed.

Please visit the Family Check In tables for walk up registration.

Family Orientation will take place August 21-22, 2024.

Wednesday, August 21

Time	Event
10 a.m. ʳɫ�� 6 p.m.	ʳɫ�� Store Open 137 N Main Street
4 ʳɫ�� 6 p.m.	Family Orientation Check In Stadium Entrance, Alvarez College Union One of three options to check in for Orientation. You will receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser.
7 ʳɫ�� 8 p.m.	Opening Session Baker Sports Complex New students and their families will kick-off Orientation with a special welcome from President Doug Hicks and other campus leaders.
8 ʳɫ�� 9:30 p.m.	New Families Social Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union Join the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement for a welcome reception for parents and other family members.
8 ʳɫ�� 9:30 p.m.	Family Orientation Check In Stadium Entrance, Alvarez College Union One of three options to check in for Orientation. You will receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser.

Thursday, August 22

Time	Event
9 ʳɫ�� 9:30 a.m.	Kitchen Tour Vail Commons For students and family members of students with food allergies and special dietary needs, a tour of the kitchen and information on the Food Allergy Policy will be offered at Vail Commons
9 ʳɫ�� 10:30 a.m.	Family Orientation Check In Baker Sports Complex Check in at the main entrance of Baker Sports Complex to receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser.
9 ʳɫ�� 10:30 a.m.	Orientation Fair Baker Sports Complex Visit with representatives of different college departments and programs who will be available to answer questions and describe their services.
9 ʳɫ�� 10:30 a.m.	Campus Tours Baker Sports Complex Optional Campus Tours will be leaving from the entrance of Baker at 9:00, 9:30, and 10:00. Signups not required.
10 a.m. ʳɫ�� 6 p.m.	ʳɫ�� Store Open 137 N Main Street
10:45 ʳɫ�� 11:45 a.m.	Life at Davidson Duke Family Performance Hall, Alvarez College Union The vice president of student life and dean of students, vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty, and the registrar will address families and answer questions.
12 ʳɫ�� 1:30 p.m.	Orientation Picnic Chambers Lawn Rain Location: Baker Sports Complex Be our guest for lunch under the trees with your student and fellow Wildcat families.
1:30 ʳɫ�� 2:30 p.m.	Group meeting with your studentʳɫ��s holistic adviser Holistic advisers' names and locations for these meetings will be distributed during Family Orientation Check In
2:45 ʳɫ�� 3:45 p.m.	Campus Partner Resource Sessions Families are invited to attend panel discussions hosted by various offices designed to answer common questions regarding college programs and resources. Beyond Davidson - Hance Auditorium, Chambers (3rd Floor) It's never too early to start thinking about life after Davidson. Join Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ʳɫ��49 Center for Career Development (Matthews Center) Liz Wilson, Assistant Director for Business & Finance to learn about the four-year process for success after Davidson and how the Matthews Center can help. Q&A will follow a brief presentation. Davidson In The World - Hamilton W McKay Atrium, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center The directors of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program and The Office of Education Abroad will discuss ways students encounter the world beyond Davidson Mechanics of Money - C Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union (3rd floor) Still confused about things like Dining Dollars, CatCards and Financial Aid? You are not alone! Come get some questions answered by members of the Controller's Office, Office of Financial Aid and Auxiliary Services Meet the Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Room 210, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center Learn about how the Hurt Hub@Davidson facilitates access to innovation and entrepreneurship for all Davidson students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Charlotte community. We provide the freedom to take risks. The freedom to succeed or fail. Integrity is our expectation, and inclusion is the foundation of everything we do. Scholar-Athlete Panel - Tyler-Tallman Auditorium, Sloan Music Center The associate director of athletics and two scholar-athletes will talk and answer questions about what to expect for your student-athlete. Student Support Resources -Sprinkle Room, Alvarez College Union (4th floor) Professionals from the Residence Life Office, Center for Student Health and Well-Being, Academic Access and Disability Resources, and the Dean of Students Office will address some of the resources available to your student at Davidson
4 ʳɫ�� 5:30 p.m.	A Sweet Sendoff The Presidentʳɫ��s House, Backyard Rain Location: Alvarez College Union Enjoy a dessert reception in the President's House backyard before heading home.