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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.

You have access to the online family orientation platform, that will include additional slides from some key offices and will highlight transitional issues that your students may experience. 

Additionally, we invite you to join your student as they participate in their live, virtual New Student Orientation (NSO) on January 11, 2022 and the departmental information sessions as shown below.

Please find below the sessions that are offered for our Spring 2022 admits:

Family Specific Sessions:
  • Parenting a College Student with the Center for Counseling & Psychological Services (C-CAPS)
    • 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.
    • Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:00pm - please check your email for a link from orientation@njit.edu 
Additionally, you can join your student during any of the following sessions:
  • A Conversation with the Office of the Dean of Students and Student Health Services
    • 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).
    • The Student Health Services (SHS) Office will discuss the mandatory Health Packet and Immunization Form requirements, and Office Policy and Procedures regarding COVID-19 vaccination. The SHS representative will take questions from students and parents as well discuss Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).
  • Living on Campus - Residence Life 
    • During this session, you will learn more about living in your new home on campus. Topics discussed will include living with roommates, move-in, and what to pack. 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. 
  • Accelerate Your Career with 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: First Generation Student Organization
    • 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
    • Get started on planning your study abroad adventure now! Learn about NJIT programs, how to earn credit toward your major, how to use your scholarships and financial aid, and all that you can gain from studying abroad.
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life
    • Fraternities & Sororities have been an integral part of NJIT's history for the past 100 years! Learn about our 30 different organizations and how being a part of them can help you develop professionally, civically, and socially, while promoting your academic and leadership endeavors.
  • Student Life at NJIT: Getting Involved!
    • 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 Spring! This session will be hosted by 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!
  • Money Matters: Understanding Your Student Payment Portal
    • Bursar presentation regarding the function of the bursar's office and our responsibilities as it relates to student billing, payments, application of payments, health insurance, due dates, etc.
  • Student Panel
    • ​Do you wish to know more about the daily life of students here at NJIT? Do you have a burning question that you want an answer to? Or do you wish to just hang out and get to know your Orientation Leaders more? Or are you just bored during quarantine and want to make new friends at NJIT? In that case, come join your fellow students in a fun, interactive Q&A session/experience sharing hosted by your favorite Orientation Leaders!
  • Murray Center for Women in Technology
    • Advice, encouragement, and invaluable tips from NJIT women insiders to put you on the right track starting on Day One. Ask Anything (anonymously). We’ve got answers. Hosted by the Murray Center for Women in Technology.
  • Using VA Benefits at NJIT
    • Active-duty military, veterans, and military dependents can learn about all of the benefits they receive as an NJIT student.
  • Navigating Highlander Pipeline
    • What is the Highlander Pipeline? Why is it important? Highlander Pipeline is a platform where students can access everything. Yes, EVERYTHING! From Highlander Pipeline, you are able to access your financial aid, payment bills, register for classes, check your schedule, and much more. Come to our “Navigating the Highlander Pipeline” session, led by your wonderful Orientation Leaders, to learn about all the different ways Highlander Pipeline can help you at NJIT.

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