Spring Orientation 2010
Itinerary of Events for Parents/Family/Guests

Orientation for parents and family members is just as important as student orientation. You are an integral part to your students' successful transition to the UH Hilo community! Parent/Family orientation is designed to help you learn more about your students' new home away from home; become aware of resources here at UH Hilo to help support your student; answer any questions you may have about living in the residence halls and in the community; your rights as a parent or family member; and most importantly,welcome you to the Vulcan family!

The registration fee for parents or family members is $35 each. This fee covers most of the activities outlined in this itinerary (unless otherwise specified). Parent orientation begins alongside student orientation on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Please note that the campus will be closed Monday, December 21, 2009 through Friday, January 1, 2010. Payments not received by Friday, December 18, 2009, will not be processed or posted until the week of January 4, 2010. For more information regarding campus closures, please go to: Campus Closures


Please stop by the orientation check-in tables on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the Campus Center Plaza beginning at 8:00 am. Check-in will also be available after the first general session, Good Morning UH Hilo, which begins at 9:00 am.

October 29, 2008 is the first day to sign up for orientation. December 5, 2008 is the last day to sign-up. Accomodations after this date and for walk-ins will be made on a first come, first serve basis, pending availability. This does not guarantee that all sessions will be available for sign-up as we get closer to orientation week.

Parents or family members who have already signed up for orientation, but decide that they are unable to attend orientation, must cancel by December 5th by e-mailing the New Student Programs Office at uhhntrso@hawaii.edu, to receive a refund or to prevent from their students' account from being billed.

Please call the New Student Programs Office should you have any questions: 808-933-0732.

Please note, that all listed activities are subject to changes or cancellation.

Got juice? Yes! We have juice and fresh pastries to help you start the morning right! After grabbing your breakfast, all students who have registered for orientation can check-in at the Campus Center Plaza to pick up your UH Hilo Survival bags. You can check-in before or after the Good Morning UH Hilo session that begins at 9:00 am.

Meet the folks leading each college for your students' success here at UH Hilo. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions about classes, faculty, majors or any other question with regards to the following colleges: College of Arts & Science, College of Business & Economics, College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management, College of Pharmacy, College of Hawaiian Language, and College of Continuing Education.

What does it take for your student to survive their first semester here at UH Hilo? Will they know what SSSP stands for? Where can your student go to talk about stress, relationships, or family? What if your student needs financial assistance - where do they find resources to support their needs? Can they get free tutoring? All these questions and more can be answered at this event! Most departmental and support services offices will be here in one location to help your student find the tools for their survival at UHH. UH Hilo is here for you and your student!

Enjoy a meal on your own or with the new parents/family members you've met during orientation!

Take a tour of your students' new home while learning tips about campus resources from your orientation leaders. Find your students' classes, learn a little UH Hilo history, begin building Vulcan pride, stop n' shop at the UH Hilo Bookstore.
This session repeats on Thursday and Friday.

Celebrate the progression of your journey through UH Hilo as the traditional Hawaiians have always done, with food and fun under the stars! Your payment & registration to this exclusive event includes entrance into a traditional Hawaiian Lū'au(feast), along with an exciting local performance provided by Hula Halau Kou Lima Nani E. Mahalo to Student Activities Council for bringing Hula Halau Kou Lima Nani E to this special event. Aloha attire and comfortable shoes recommended! Space is limited - first come, first served.

UH Hilo prides itself on being an institution with a diverse culture. So what does that really mean? How do you interact with people that are different than you or come from a different place? Is there an opportunity for learning or exploration from those that are different than us? Greg Trifonovitch, our guest speaker who is well versed in multicultural affairs will be sharing his experiences and knowledge on issues related to living in a diverse culture. It's always good to be aware, to be educated and learn to appreciate the diverse community that we live in.

Enjoy a meal on your own or with the new parents/family members you've met during orientation!

Does your student need a little extra money as they explore UH Hilo? Check out how your student can get a campus job with your friends from the Career Center.

Explore students' options for global experiences! Whether they want to study, work, intern, or volunteer abroad, a variety of programs can fit their goals. Discover how they can get credit in their major or minor, and learn about resources that can help them plan to go abroad or on exchange. Attend this session and begin the journey.

Is your student interested in getting involved in student life? Interested in becoming a future leader at UH Hilo? Meet the leaders from the organizations funded by your students' mandatory student fees. Find out how to get involved. It's a great way to become a UH Hilo Vulcan!