We are so excited to have you join our community! Parent and Family Orientation is your opportunity to learn more about different resources available to your student, hear advice and insight on your new role as a collegiate parent, and meet other new Torero families!<\/p>\n
Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24. Further details and logistics (parking details, maps, etc.) will be sent to registrants shortly after. We encourage you to register ahead so we can plan accordingly.<\/strong> Should you need to register after this date, you can do so on-campus Saturday at Hospitality Headquarters located in front of the Degheri Alumni Center. Please note that you do not need to register your student for this event. If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to parents@sandiego.edu<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or call (619) 260-4808. To stay up-to-date, follow our USD Parent and Family Facebook page at\u00a0facebook.com\/usdparents<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREgister Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSaturday, August 28\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSunday, August 29\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSaturday, August 28\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Check in at the Parent and Family table near your student’s residence hall when you arrive during your student’s assigned move-in time. You will receive a welcome bag, your registration packet, Torero swag and a schedule of events for the weekend!<\/p>\n\t\t\t10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stop in and meet several people from departments across campus! Get your questions answered, learn about Homecoming and Family Weekend and catch the Torero spirit! There are lots of great resources and features to USD so visit and be enlightened!<\/p>\n\t\t\t2 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Take a break and join us with your student for a spirited ice cream social! Listen to music, make new friends, take pictures, and enjoy refreshing treats before we head to the President’s Welcome for a special kick-off to the weekend!<\/p>\n\t\t\t4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join us for this special event as President Harris welcomes our newest Torero students and families to the USD community!<\/p>\n\t\t\t5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Wine’d down after an exciting day! After the President’s Welcome, students will be busy having dinner with their resident assistant. This is the time for families to join faculty and administrators for appetizers and refreshments.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSaturday, August 28\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSunday, August 29\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSunday, August 29\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Join us for this special information session! Learn about Career Development, Study Abroad at USD, and also take in a special talk, “From Caretaker to Coach”, where Dr. Cynthia Avery, VP of Student Affairs, will offer insights on your new role in your student’s life.<\/p>\n Note: These presentations will be available online in September.<\/p>\n\t\t\t10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Don’t miss this special USD tradition! Everyone is encouraged to join us with your student for a dedicated student Mass as you say your farewell (for now!) and leave them to begin their amazing journey as a Torero!<\/p>\n Find resources for families joining the Torero family during the 2021-22 academic year in our Summer Informational Series!<\/p>\n Learn more about the History of USD, Academic Excellence, Living Learning Communities, and Health and Wellness.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch Video\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n Learn more about Academics, Residential Life, Financial Aid, and Auxiliary Services (Meal Plan, Textbooks, Campus Card, and more).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch Video\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n Learn more about University Ministry and Spiritual Development, Student Activities and Involvement, Athletics, and Safety on Campus.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch Video\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n Parent and Family Orientation sessions will be offered on campus during move-in weekend, Sunday, August 29. For those unable to attend, the recorded version will be shared afterwards on this website.\u00a0Click here to register to attend in-person!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Career Development starts day one at USD. Learn more from Robin Darmon, senior director of the Career Development Center. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch Video\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t Cynthia Avery, PhD, assistant vice president of Student Life, shares tips and advice as you transition into a new role in your student’s life.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch Video\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t Learn more about our highly-ranked international opportunities with Kira Espiritu, PhD, director of International Studies Abroad.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch Video\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t Purchase your special Torero Family Calendar today!<\/a><\/strong> A portion of your purchase supports student scholarships through the Torero Student Support Fund. 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Multiple campus locations<\/h6>\n
Parent and Family Resource Fair<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t
University Center Forums<\/h6>\n
Family Ice Cream Social<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t
In front of Maher \/ The Valley<\/h6>\n
President’s Welcome<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t
Jenny Craig Pavilion<\/h6>\n
Parent and Family Wine’d Down<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t
Fowler Park<\/h6>\n
Parent and Family Information Panel<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t
UC Forums<\/h6>\n
Mass of Welcome<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t
Jenny Craig Pavilion<\/h6>\n
\n\t\tSummer Informational Series\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
\n\t\tSummer Informational #1\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
\n\t\tSummer Informational #2\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
\n\t\tSummer Informational #3\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
\n\t\tAdditional Information\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
\n\t\tCareer Development\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
sandiego.edu\/careers<\/a><\/h6>\n
\n\t\tFrom Caretaker to Coach\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
sandiego.edu\/studentaffairs<\/a><\/h6>\n
\n\t\tStudy Abroad at USD\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
sandiego.edu\/international<\/a><\/h6>\n\t