The University at Albany embraces parents as partners in support of our students’ successful journey through college. It is in this spirit and in recognition that families play an important role in new students’ transition to UAlbany that parents and guardians are invited to attend a Parent Orientation Program that is offered concurrently and separately from new student orientation programs. Parent Orientation offers the opportunity to learn more about the University, its staff, facilities, services and resources available to incoming students. Typical topics include: discussions of the academic environment including academic advising and academic support services, residential life, financial, counseling and health services, and opportunities for leadership and social interaction.

As parents of a UAlbany freshman student, you are invited to attend a Parent Orientation Program. Parent Orientation programs are offered at the same time as the Student Orientations held throughout the summer.  The Parent Orientation is also completely separate from the Student Orientation and there will be no time for parents and students to meet during the programs.  Both programs conclude at 3:00 pm on the second day.Parents and families that wish to stay overnight must make their own accommodations. 

Please note that both the Student and Parent Orientation programs are two day events.  Parents who plan to stay overnight during Orientation have an on-campus option. For information about on or off campus accommodations in the UAlbany area please visit our Overnight Options for Parents page.

Remember: Students are housed the night of their orientation on campus with their Orientation Assistant and other incoming freshmen as part of the student fee.  

Tentative Parent Orientation schedule.

Overnight Options for Parents

Information about Freshmen Student Orientation.

As parents of a UAlbany transfer student, you are invited to attend a Parent Orientation Program. Parent Orientation programs are offered at the same time as the Student Orientations held throughout the summer.  The Parent Orientation is also completely seperate from the Student Orientation and there will be no time for parents and students to meet during the programs.  Students are assigned to a specific date based upon their preference and the availability of their academic department. The Orientation schedule does not allow for significant interaction between family members and students until the conclusion of the student program.

Tentative Parent Orientation schedule.

Overnight Options for  Parents

Information about Transfer Student Orientation.