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What Are Pre-Orientation Programs?

BestColleges

College pre-orientation programs help incoming first-year students adjust to campus life. Pre-orientation programs are voluntary and occur the summer before a student's first fall semester. Types of pre-orientation programs include those that help students with mental health challenges.

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Global Starts, Summer Starts and Bridge Programs

CTK College Coach

Diversity and Inclusion: Summer start programs often target underrepresented or first-generation college students who may benefit from extra social support during the transition to college. Colleges may be doing this to manage higher-than-expected enrollment numbers, spacing students out across an additional semester.

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Your month-to-month roadmap for family communication

CampusESP

Guiding theories behind the roadmap Our family communication plan is informed by two student success theories: The W-Curve framework for first year students and Schlossberg’s Transition Theory. Families require continued guidance on how to support their student’s transition and success, even beyond the first year.

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Focus on first-year families: the info they need

CampusESP

Parents are an important part of the equation when it comes to new student orientation. Today’s parents are often driving the move-in process, navigating financial options for growing higher ed costs, and supporting their student emotionally through the transition. Example Content: Key Dates, Deadlines, and Reminders for Fall Semester!

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Homeless at Humboldt? Inside the Looming Student Housing Crisis at Cal Poly Humboldt.

BestColleges

Interest in the university followed: As of March 2, Cal Poly Humboldt has admitted 16,506 students for the fall 2023 semester, compared to 9,953 students admitted in fall 2022. We all went to orientation. The projected enrollment boom has forced the university to look for "creative solutions" to its housing shortage.

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Prospective parent content playbook: What to send and when to send it.

CampusESP

Your institution's financial aid process Advice on how parents can coach students through that last high school semester Across all 30 portals we analyzed, this article about helping a student select their college major was one of the most clicked. Meet those needs by sharing details on: Orientation information (including how to sign up!)

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4 content pro tips to enhance your family engagement strategy

CampusESP

Posts cover topics such as: What it’s like to be a residential and commuter student Tips for finals week Getting back into a new semester Including student voices in content allows families to get a more personal look into the student experience and encourages them to think about ways they can help support their student.