Parent & Family Orientation

New Student Programs (NSP) serves as a resource for the parents and families who support our new students in their transition to college life. We will gladly take any phone calls, or emails, or walk-ins to answer any questions that a parent or family member may have. We know that joining a new college community may be overwhelming - NSP is here to help!

Upon confirming their acceptance, your new student will begin receiving emails from CCSU regarding orientation, Undergraduate Advising, placement exams, and more. Understanding what to expect with the transition to college life if critical to their success, and ensuring that they read their email is the best way for them to stay in-the-know. We ask that they begin checking their email routinely (even daily)! This habit will be a good start to becoming an autonomous and responsible member of the CCSU community.

Orientation programs are for new first year students, and new transfer students, as well as new international students. You may check each of those tabs on this page for more information about our Orientation dates this summer.

Family Orientation Program

During our Orientation programs for first year students, there will be a family track with sessions and workshops meant for the families of our new students. Students and families begin the day together at 9 a.m., with a resource fair and welcoming remarks from out University President, Dr. Zulma Toro. After the welcome, students and families will follow separate tracks. Families will learn about various resources and programs, as well as what to expect throughout their first year at CCSU. The Family program concludes by 4 p.m., at which point, families will be able to connect with their student before departing.

Family Resources & Pre-Orientation Online Modules

Before attending our in-person Orientation, we invite families and students to view our Pre-Orientation Online Modules at CCSU.GOorientation.com. You can use the Guest Log-In to access the program, but your student can log in with their CCSU bluenet ID. This engaging and interactive platform provides a direct connection to important resources and links to prepare you and your student for all you need to know before coming to campus for Orientation. Major resources within our online modules include Academics & Advising, Support Services, Policies and Safety, Paying for College, and Campus Life.

We truly look forward to meeting you. Please call us at 860.832.1234 or email us at Orientation@ccsu.edu with any questions you may have. We will be happy to help!

For additional supporting information, please visit our First-Year Student Road Map.