If you're heading to college orientation 
this summer, you'll want to make the most of your visit. You'll probably be registering for your classes and possibly taking your placement tests during orientation, but there is a lot more you can accomplish as well, if you're prepared.
Here are a few thoughts of things you might want to do:
- Prepare ahead for class registration. Before you get to orientation, browse your school's course catalogue and have a list of classes you want to take. Then make a list of backup classes. Chances are some of the courses you want will already be full. If you're ready with alternative courses, you won't panic and take some random class that you don't need or want, just to fill out your schedule.
- Visit with key people. If you have any questions or concerns about your financing, be sure to visit the financial aid office. Questions or concerns about your major or coursework? Try to schedule a visit with your academic advisor or the department head in your major.
- Visit with other students. Upperclassmen are there to help at orientation, so take advantage of their experience and ask questions. Find out about extracurricular activities that interest you and ask any other questions you have about campus life.
- Check out a dorm room. See if you can check out a dorm in your building. It's a great chance to take measurements and see how the room is arranged (most dorms have some built-in shelving and such). This will no doubt save you some scrambling on move-in day. Also if you need to rent a loft bed, this may be the time to do it.
- Tour the town. No doubt you'll check out the campus closely while you're at orientation. Don't forget to see the town as well—learn what fun things there are to do in the area for those times when you want to take a break from campus life, or for when you have visitors.
- Parents, let go a little. These days, college orientations offer activities for parents as well as students. Parents, try your best to stick to your own sessions , and give your student plenty of breathing room. Don't be offended if your kid wants to explore his or her new world without you.
If you've been to college orientation, what did you think? Any helpful suggestions to share?
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