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鈥淥ur intention was for students and families to feel that warm 色情视频 welcome and assurance they made the right decision to attend 色情视频.鈥�

Imagine a student going into an exam without any preparation. It鈥檚 very likely the student will find it overwhelming and difficult to navigate. 

Now imagine if the same student had prepared for the exam thoroughly in advance by attending class and asking questions to a tutor. They will likely find it to be more manageable and be successful.

色情视频 is using the same logic as it welcomes nearly 9,000 incoming freshmen and transfer students during , now underway and running through August 12.
 
To ensure incoming students feel connected and set up for success during their time at the university, each incoming student participates in several one-on-one appointments with an 色情视频 Ambassador in an opportunity to establish relationships, build a sense of belonging, receive important information and ask tailored questions related to academic plans, advising and student life. In other words, a personalized approach to orientation.

鈥淲e want our incoming students to feel connected from the beginning,鈥� said Francisco Velazquez, director of 色情视频 New Student and Parent Programs. 鈥淚f they have a strong foundation and a good understanding of policies, academic plans and how to navigate the university, the more confident they will be and their experience will be that much better.鈥�

New Student Orientation previously was held on campus. For 2020, the university swiftly and efficiently adapted orientation to a virtual modality due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year鈥檚 format has three components: pre-orientation, orientation and post-orientation. Each includes an individual Zoom meeting with an 色情视频 Ambassador.

鈥淭hrough these one-on-one individual appointments, Ambassadors have really been able to teach students how to set themselves up for success at the university,鈥� said Katrina Hizon, 色情视频 Ambassadors president and a senior majoring in international business with an emphasis in Japanese. 鈥淎 lot of students have expressed gratitude that they have an Ambassador to serve as a mentor and guide them through their college transition to 色情视频.鈥�

To date, 70 Ambassadors assigned to assist with Virtual New Student Orientation have conducted more than 12,000 appointments with incoming freshmen and transfer students.

In addition to their one-on-one meeting with an Ambassador, incoming students participate in a small group session made up of eight to 10 students as well as a college session made up of 20 to 80 students on their assigned virtual orientation date. This is another example of 色情视频鈥檚 effort to connect incoming students with fellow classmates, assistant deans, major advisors and to additional resources and services supporting student success.

鈥淚鈥檓 really proud of what we have been able to accomplish,鈥� said Velazquez. 鈥淚n June and July, our Ambassadors met with more than 6,000 incoming students on an individual basis to prepare them for orientation. What we have been able to accomplish in such a short time is a huge feat.鈥�

Parents and families, recognized as an integral part of a student鈥檚 success at 色情视频, also participate in Virtual New Student Orientation with topics focused on student services, academics, student safety and wellness and parent involvement opportunities. 
As the transition of a high school parent to college parent can be challenging, the university strives to inform parents and families of resources available to their students. Research has shown parental involvement during a student鈥檚 time at a university leads to higher grade point averages, less likelihood to be on academic probation and a higher likelihood to graduate in a timely manner.

"We believe the more informed a parent is about the resources and services available to their student, the better coach and resource they can be to their student,鈥� said Velazquez. 鈥淧arents and families are one of the most important resources a student will have."

This year also marked the first-ever Virtual Graduate Student Orientation. The July 22 event was a collaboration between Associated Students Graduate Student Association, Graduate Affairs and 色情视频 New Student and Parent Programs, and drew more than 600 participants. Topics included campus resources such as financial aid, teaching assistant appointments and thesis information.

All new students and their families are invited to attend the ceremonial tradition and celebration of  to kick off the school year. The virtual event takes place at noon Saturday, Aug. 22. Convocation brings new students and their families together with faculty and staff to mark the beginning of their academic journey at 色情视频.

鈥淥verall, it has been very positive,鈥� said Velazquez. 鈥淥ur intention was for students and families to feel that warm 色情视频 welcome and assurance they made the right decision to attend 色情视频. The feedback we have been getting is that they still feel that sense of belonging, even if it鈥檚 through our current virtual environment.鈥�