The Daemen University community prides itself in helping our first-year students become successful academically, emotionally, personally, and socially. Daemen University is a place for students to make new friends, develop new skills, and learn about themselves and the world. Parents/guardians need to be aware that their students are making many new transitions at this time in their life.
To help with this transition we would like to invite all parents/guardians of incoming first-year students to our Family Orientation being held July 24 & 27, 2023*.
The orientation is open to all parents and guardians and we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the services Daemen offers, where to go when you have questions, and how to address concerns your student may have during their first year.
*Please note that all dates are subject to change. Schedule will be finalized February 2023.
2023 TENTATIVE AGENDA: FAMILY ORIENTATION
Day One (full descriptions may be found here)
| 8:00am | Family Check-in |
| 9:15am | Family Welcome |
| 9:45am | @DaemenLife |
| 10:15am | Ask the Experts Panel |
| 11:20am | Money Matters Presentation |
| 12:15pm | Luncheon w/ David Coleman |
| 2:00pm |
Choice of the following: Career Services (repeats at 2:40pm) |
| 2:40pm |
Choice of the following: Career Services |
| 3:20pm |
Choice of the following: 4+1=3 |
| 3:45pm | Parent Reception |
| 5:00pm | Trustee Scholars & Families Reception |
Day Two (full descriptions may be found here)
| 8:30am- 4:30pm |
Administrative Offices Open for individual questions Campus Store Open |
| 2:00pm- 3:30pm |
Tour of Campus (optional) Tour of Canavan Hall (optional) |
| 4:15pm | Student Check Out |
Keynote Speaker:
The Art of College Parenting (Navigating Uncharted Waters!) with David Coleman
Points of Discussion: Changes to expect as students progress through three major life changes • The three necessary losses adults face • Achieving academic excellence • Helping your student develop a sense of resiliency and coping skills • Getting off to a fast start with campus involvement • Helping your student form, mend and sustain relationships • Learning to commute or live with a roommate • Fiscal responsibility (and how to help them avoid credit deception and spending temptations • The importance of maintaining consistent communication (and the $50 surprise letter!) • Being an exceptional empty nest parent • How to prepare your student to manage freedom (or be prepared to experience failure) • The importance of getting involved and engaged on campus • Helping sibs who remain at home adjust to and embrace the college experience. • Tips on helping your student embrace and master the Daemen University experience • Surviving and thriving our “New Normal”
Register for Parent Orientation Session 1: July 24*
Register for Parent Orientation Session 2: July 27*
THE ORIENTATION REGISTRATION SITE WILL OPEN APRIL 16, 2023
Your student will need to log in with their Daemen Admissions login and password to make the reservation.
Only students who have committed to Daemen by submitting their tuition deposit will have permission to register for the orientation programs.
*Please note that all dates are subject to change. Schedule will be finalized February 2023.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding your reservation call contact the Student Affairs Office at 716-839-8200 Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm or email orientation@daemen.edu.