Parents and Families Orientation
Parent and Family Orientation
Parents and family supporters contribute to student success. Parent and Family Orientation (PFO) runs concurrently with New Student Orientation and helps establish the partnership with parents and family supporters through sessions and panels that focus on student success resources and tools, college and major requirements, university policies and financial aid. By attending PFO, parent and family supporters learn more about their role as coaches in their student’s transition and success at SDSU.
All new students are expected to attend NSO. Students that do not attend NSO will have to complete mandatory SDSU training at a later date which may cause a registration delay for the next semester. NSO provides students with a foundation for the rest of their time at SDSU.
Prior to completing the reservation, we highly encourage new parents and family supporters to become familiar with the information on this website. Remember to begin checking your SDSUid (SDSU Gmail account, not your personal email) for updates and communication from the university.
Information is subject to change.
Parent and Family supporters are strongly encouraged to attend Parent and Family Orientation (PFO), which runs concurrently with NSO. This is a great opportunity for parents and family supporters to learn about SDSU and become a member of the Aztec Parents Association. The student will have the opportunity to register any parents and family supporters when they register for NSO.
We highly encourage all students, parents and family supporters to join us at NSO.
General Dates
Please refer to the student page for general dates. Dates vary based on if the student is a first-year or transfer student.
NSO Dates
NSO is a one-day program. Dates for first-year students are offered throughout the month of July. Not all colleges/majors are represented on each day. A list of NSO dates by major and college will be available later this year. Please refer to the student page for NSO dates. Dates vary based on if the student is a first-year or transfer student.
All dates are subject to change. Some of the listed dates may be full at the time of making the NSO reservation. Once in the reservation system, the student will be able to choose from ONLY the dates still available for their major/college. If no dates are available to choose from, please contact NSPP at [email protected].
Advantages of Attending NSO
- Become a member of the Aztec Parents Association, a seamless process to begin getting information from SDSU.
- Receive the pre-orientation modules full of valuable information to help you support your student at SDSU.
- Learn how to contribute to the personal development and academic success of your student.
- Be introduced to programs, resources and student support services.
- Learn about your student’s academic program and campus policies and procedures.
- Connect with faculty, staff, and student leaders who will impact your student’s experience.
Information is subject to change.
Please review this page in its entirety to ensure you understand the Pre-Orientation requirements prior to attending New Student Orientation (NSO).
Modules
Parents and family supporters are welcome to review the online modules as well by opening the email, clicking Pre-Orientation Modules and selecting “GUEST LOGIN.” It is required for students to complete the modules, but it is not required for parents and family supporters to complete them.
Tips
- Total time to complete the pre-orientation modules is approximately 45-60 minutes.
- You must complete each section to move onto the next section.
- Plan to complete the pre-orientation modules in one sitting. Logging in and out of the system may cause issues.
Steps to Enroll
The new student must complete the steps to enroll before attending NSO. Parents or family supporters may review these steps.
SDSU Card
In order for the student to receive their SDSU ID card on their NSO date they will need to complete the steps below by Sunday, June 9. Students will need their student ID number (nine-digit number) and a government issued form of identification.
- Create an account on the GET mobile app using your SDSUid email address.
- Upload a photo and valid U.S. Government issued ID on the GET mobile app.
Check out the video on How to Get Your Card Step-by-Step.
Make sure you’ve read through the Pre-Orientation page before moving onto this page. New Student Orientation (NSO) AND Parent and Family Orientation run concurrently.
Note: All parents/guests are required to register to attend Parent and Family Orientation. We encourage no more than two parents/family supporters per student to register for Parent and Family Orientation. Guests younger than 15 are not encouraged to attend.
Schedule
All sessions will be on-campus. You will receive an email with your day-of schedule.
What to Bring
Remind your student to bring:
- Valid picture identification, like a United States Driver’s License/Real ID, United States ID card, Passport or Military ID.
- Wear casual clothing like a light jacket, hat/sunglasses and comfortable shoes for walking around campus.
- Optional: Bring snacks, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen and money for shopping at the SDSU Bookstore.
Transportation and Parking
We encourage use of the MTS trolley or bus to reach SDSU. SDSU is conveniently located on the MTS Green Line trolley and many MTS stations offer free parking. Carpooling is strongly encouraged for those that drive as campus parking is limited. Complimentary parking in the Parking 3 Structure (Student spaces only) is included in your reservation, so no additional payment or permits are required during orientation. Please do not park outside the structure or in any reserved, faculty-staff, or other specially marked space to avoid parking citations. Parking information will be included in your orientation confirmation email. For a general map of the campus, see the online campus map.
Tips
- Get a good night’s rest and eat breakfast before arriving.
- Attend the full program.
- Remind your student to know their RedID number (9 digit number that starts with “1” or “8”).
- Remind your student to know their SDSUid (SDSU Gmail) and password.
Make sure you’ve read through the Pre-Orientation page before moving onto this page. New Student Orientation (NSO) AND Parent and Family Orientation run concurrently.
Note: All parents/guests are required to register to attend Parent and Family Orientation. We encourage no more than two parents/family supporters per student to register for Parent and Family Orientation. Guests younger than 15 are not encouraged to attend.
Schedule
All sessions will be on-campus. You will receive an email with your day-of schedule.
What to Bring
Remind your student to bring:
- Valid picture identification, like a United States Driver’s License/Real ID, United States ID card, Passport or Military ID.
- Wear casual clothing like a light jacket, hat/sunglasses and comfortable shoes for walking around campus.
- Optional: Bring snacks, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen and money for shopping at the SDSU Bookstore.
Transportation and Parking
We encourage use of the MTS trolley or bus to reach SDSU. SDSU is conveniently located on the MTS Green Line trolley and many MTS stations offer free parking. Carpooling is strongly encouraged for those that drive as campus parking is limited. Complimentary parking in the Parking 3 Structure (Student spaces only) is included in your reservation, so no additional payment or permits are required during orientation. Please do not park outside the structure or in any reserved, faculty-staff, or other specially marked space to avoid parking citations. Parking information will be included in your orientation confirmation email. For a general map of the campus, see the online campus map.
Tips
- Get a good night’s rest and eat breakfast before arriving.
- Attend the full program.
- Remind your student to know their RedID number (9 digit number that starts with “1” or “8”).
- Remind your student to know their SDSUid (SDSU Gmail) and password.
Information coming soon.
After the student’s orientation date, they will be expected to complete the post-orientation requirements located in Canvas. The Canvas modules that must be completed will include Canvas 101, Aztec Culture Education, and Opioid Training and Education. More information on the modules and how to access them will be available later. Post-orientation modules will be due on Monday, August 19, at 7:59 p.m. PT.
Please remind your students to complete the post-orientation Canvas modules.
Reservations
The student must make a reservation for all attendees. The reservation system will open on Tuesday, May 21 at 10 a.m. PT on the associated student page below.
