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Family Orientation

Family Orientation

As a parent or guardian, you will continue to play an important role in your student’s personal development and academic success.

Family Orientation

Family Orientation

As a parent or guardian, you will continue to play an important role in your student’s personal development and academic success.

Just because we cannot be in person, does not mean that we are not including parents in the orientation process! You have access to a virtual family orientation, that will include additional slides from some key offices and will highlight transitional issues that your students may experience. To access the virtual family orientation click here. 

Additionally, we invite you to join your student in attending online information sessions hosted by various campus departments, to provide you with current information and to answer any questions you may have.

Family Specific Sessions:
  • Connecting with the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (C-CAPS)
    • Description:
      • As a parent, you may have concerns about the stresses of college and the emotional well-being of your child at NJIT. This session will provide you with information on mental health and college students and the services C-CAPS provides to assist students with the transitions and stresses of college and their overall mental health and emotional well-being.
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  • Wells Fargo
    • Description:
      • The NJIT Debit Card - New Jersey Institute of Technology and Wells Fargo have teamed up to offer you optional banking convenience with the custom-designed NJIT Debit Card, exclusively for NJIT Highlanders. Use it for your day-to-day financial needs on and off-campus when it's linked to a Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account. Enjoy no-fee access to Wells Fargo ATMs nationwide, including the Wells Fargo ATM on campus. Make everyday purchases and pay bills worldwide at participating retailers and service providers. Take advantage of this optional benefit today.  
    • Times:
Additionally, you can join your student during any of the following sessions:
**Dates and times can be found here.  
  • Dean of Students
    • The Dean of Students Office will discuss how it supports the holistic well-being of students in and outside of the classroom as well as Student Rights and  Responsibilities & Academic Integrity. The Deans will take questions from students and parents as well as discuss Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) commonly asked. The Student Health Services (SHS) Office will discuss the mandatory Immunization Form requirements, Allergy Concerns, and Office Policy and Procedures regarding COVID 19. The SHS representative will take questions from students and parents as well as discuss Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) commonly asked.
  • Office of Accessibility and Resources and Services
    • Learn about how accommodations utilized in high school via an IEP or 504 Plan can transfer to NJIT.  
  • Living @ NJIT
    • During this session, you will learn more about living in your new home on campus. Topics discussed will include living with roommates, move-in, what to pack, as well as anticipated program and services changes due to COVID-19. Residence Life staff will also answer questions from attendees.
  • Commuter Life & Resources
    • Listen to a live presentation about commuter life at NJIT, hear about the commuter student organization & involvement, our NJ Transit partnership, and get tips and tricks for getting to campus. There will be a chance to ask questions. 
  • Veterans, Active-duty & Military Dependent Students Information Session
    • Active-duty military, veterans, and military dependents can learn about all of the benefits they receive as an NJIT student. 
  • The Road to Success Passes Through Career Development Services
    • Discover how Career Development Services' programs, events, and services can benefit you through your time at NJIT and in your future career. 
  • NJIT First Fellows: A First Generation Student Organization set up to help you succeed!
    • Now that you are the first to go to college in your family, learn about the First Fellows student organization set up to help connect you to your NJIT peers, mentors, and campus resources.
  • Study Abroad Session
    • Get started on your study abroad adventure! Learn about NJIT programs, how to earn credit toward your major, use your scholarships and financial aid, and all that you can gain from studying abroad.
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life
    • Come learn about how Fraternity and Sorority Life could change your life! Learn about our different organizations and how being a part of them can help you develop professionally, civically, and socially. Hear from our current members and learn about some of the events we are planning for you this fall!
  • Student Involvement
    • ​Come hear about the variety of involvement opportunities at NJIT! You will learn about our student organizations, leadership and professional development, Highlander Hub, the Corq app, and our annual events, including some of the events we are planning for you this Fall! This session will be hosted by Christina Pascucci from the Office of Student Life, along with some student leaders. There will be plenty of time to ask any questions you may have! Incoming students and parents/guardians are all welcome!
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