Parent and Family Programs
Parent Day 2024 was a success!Ìý
Over the next few days, the drop-down tabs below will be populated with the presentations, forms, and documents provided during this year's event. Please contact us by phone or email should you have any questions.Ìý
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Parent & Family Programs are designed:
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To help you become a partner in your student's success by learning key information about the academic opportunities, support services, and experiences outsideÌýof the classroomÌýthat are availableÌýto students.Ìý
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To offer an opportunity to ask questions based on real experiences your students are already having, including the many transitional issues that challenge both students and families.Ìý
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To provide you with the opportunity to meet college administrators, faculty, staff, and orientation leaders who support and educate new students as they begin the journey towardÌýgraduation.
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To learn information about resources and services available to CSUN students.

Event Location:
Parent and Family Day will begin at the University Student Union which is located on the east side of the University. Please join us for a small breakfast consisting of coffee, orange juice and freshly baked pastries.
The program will officially start at 9 AM, starting with a Campus Tour with your student and other participants.Ìý
Parent & Family Day Parking:
As we get closer to the event date, a parking permit will be sent to those who have registered for the event by email. Please print the parking permit prior to arriving on campus; additional parking permits will be provided at the orientation check-in area.Ìý
We have compiled multiple links for you to gain further knowledge of the resources CSUN has for you and your student. Feel free to contact any departments directly or our office, the Office of Student Development and Transitional Programs with any questions, concerns or comments.
- How many guests can you bring to Parent and Family Day?Ìý
- Each student can bring up to 2 registered guests as this event does have a guest limit.Ìý
- How will you receive communication?Ìý
- Upon registering, all communication will be sent to the CSUNÌýstudents'Ìýemail.Ìý
- Please connect with your student for more information.Ìý
- How much does this event cost?Ìý
- Parent/family attendance costs for Parent and Family DayÌýis covered in the required orientation fee automatically assessed to your student; parents/family will not need to pay additional attendance costs for participation in Parent and Family Day.
- Where can you stay?
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- Ìý- 4.7 miles away ()
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- What materials should you bring?
- Our office will provide a handbook with a notes section, but feel free to bring additional materials to write on such as a notebook
- Please bring a writing utensil (pen, pencil, etc.)
- There will be a Campus Tour option and the tour will be completely Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible.
- Feel free to bring a your own water bottles/canisters as there will be water stations located throughout the campus.
- What are off-campus activities you can do before or after Parent & Family Day?
- -1.5 miles miles away ()
- 5.2 miles away ()
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- 1.1 miles away ()
- 9.9 miles away ()
- 1.5 miles away ()
- -2.7 miles away ()
- 7.7 miles away ()
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Office of Student Development and Transitional Programs at(818) 677-4100 or email us atÌýorientation@csun.edu