"Parent Orientation" is for parents, guardians or spouses who want to:
- Understand more about Vermont Technical College
- Learn how to support a student who is new to college life and/or Vermont Tech
- Learn about important Vermont Tech deadlines, dates, and processes
- Meet people in key positions at the college: Public Safety, Residence Life, Student Financial Accounts, Financial Aid, tutoring services, and the Vermont Tech President, and more.
Registration:
Be sure to have your student register themselves and you, noting how many guests will attend on the Student Registration page. The cost for non-students is $15 per person which covers the cost of the continental breakfast, BBQ lunch and a reception at the home of Vermont Tech's President, Dr. Philip Conroy.
Schedule:
(Please note: Through most of the day, parents and students will be in separate orientation activities and sessions so that each group will receive the type of information they will find helpful.)
8:30a.m. - 9:30a.m. Move in to dorm room for residential students
9:30a.m. - 10:00a.m. Welcome, information and continental breakfast for residential and commuter students and parents
10:00a.m. - noon Morning sessions:
- Introductions to key staff at Vermont Tech to include Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Public Safety, Residential Life, Registrar, tutoring services, IT, Disability Services, the Bookstore, the Athletic Director
- A conversation with Dr. Phil Conroy and his wife, Dr. Jan Conroy, about how to support your student during this transition
- A time to discuss release of information and health forms while you are with your student
- Information on the college's commitment to sustainability
Noon - 1:00p.m. BBQ
1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Afternoon sessions:
- Financial aid - how to get money
- Student accounts - how your student is billed and how you can access that bill, how to read the bill, when you can expect your bill
- Personal safety on campus
- Services available to your students so you can remind them if they start to struggle with personal or academic issues: counseling, time management, stress management, tutoring, information on the realities of Residence Life at Vermont Tech
- Time for questions with VSAC counselors
4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Family Reception at Orchard House, home of President Conroy
For those parents staying overnight, click here for more information on overnight accommodations, restaurants and activities in the area.
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