Families & Support
Support from families plays a critical role in the success of college students. Educating yourself more about your student's transition and how best to support them can help with the transition to Metro State.
We hope to share resources and answers that will help guide you as you support your student.
Learn more about:
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attending orientation with your student
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advice from other family member's supporting their students
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the Family Education Right to Privacy Act and what that means for you and your student
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resources both on campus and beyond that can assist you
Attending Orientation with your Student
Family members can attend any student orientation with their student for no cost.
What will I learn from orientation?
Attending orientation, you will hear the same academic, financial, and campus involvement presentations as your student. This can be helpful to your student in remembering all of the information and additional steps to enrolling at Metro State.
Will I sit with my student during orientation?
We intentionally separate families or guests that attend orientation with incoming Metro State students. We do this because we feel that it is important to communicate to students their responsibility to learning and understanding the steps to Metro State's enrollment process.
Who typically attends as family members at orientation?
Mostly parents or guardians for students. However, partners, friends, children, and other support members have attended and are welcome!
Do I have to attend orientation with my student?
Orientation is not required for family members. We suggest talking over your attendance with your student and making a decision together on whether you will attend.
How do I register to come for orientation?
Currently there is no formal registration process for any family members who attend orientation with their student. Please arrive with your student to the session and we will accommodate you.
How do I find dates for orientation?
Orientation dates can be found on this site under New, Transfer, or Adult student orientation menus.
If I have further questions about orientation, who do I contact?
Please contact the New Student Orientation Office at 303-556-6931.