Parents & Supporters
How You Can Help Your Student Succeed
We recognize that you are an important member of the support network for our students. To help you in this role, we offer information that will help you understand what your student will be experiencing and how you can help. We encourage you to share this exciting new experience with your student, and to experience UNB for yourself.
Summer Orientation, Advising, and Registration: Saturday, June 1, 2013 or Saturday, July 6, 2013
This is a great way to share one of the most important events in your student's university career. Students can register for courses, create their schedule, and meet key support people. Getting an early start will help ease your student's transition into first year. And you'll feel more comfortable knowing that everything is in place to help your student succeed.
While your student is getting personalized academic advising, you may attend information sessions on topics such as:
- How you can help your student make the transition to university- from learning to let go and stay connected to understanding academic expectations
- Navigating financial aid (government student loans and UNB Financial Aid)
- UNB services and resources available to your student- this will include opportunities to talk to key support and administrative staff, such as the Registrar's Office, Residential Life, and Student Affairs and Services
You may attend faculty-specific programming, then join your student for lunch at McConnell Hall.
Tours of campus and residences are available during the day.
Accommodations
Your family may stay overnight on campus during summer orientation. This is an excellent opportunity to meet residence staff and see first-hand how your student will be living away from home.
- Overnight Accommodations
Fall Orientation: Saturday, August 31- Wednesday, September 4, 2013
This is an important week for your student, and you can help make it memorable and successful by getting off to a good start. You can also get important information on how you can help your student make the transition to university successfully, and tips on how to enjoy this new phase of your student's life and your own!
Check-in Day: Saturday, August 31
All new students are encouraged to check in between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Student Union Building Cafeteria. Helpful staff and orientation leaders will be on hand to help with the check-in process, offer directions, and answer questions. Orientation activities will begin after 3:00 p.m.
You are welcome to join your student for lunch at McConnell Hall. Students may use their meal card, and you may buy a meal ticket at the dining hall. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking!
The Parent & Supporter Orientation Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 31 at 1:00 p.m. in the Student Union Building. This workshop will give you practical information, tips, and tools to help you support your student in the transition from high school to university. Topics include:
- The rhythm of the academic year
- Understanding transcripts and grade point averages
- Academic expectations, important dates and deadlines
- What your student is experiencing, when you can help, and how
To register for this workshop, please email us.
Accommodations
Some families prefer to drive to Fredericton a day or two before Orientation begins. You may want to make your reservations early!
The Fredericton Tourism website has information on local hotels and attractions.
