Welcome Parents
Dear Parents and Family Members,
We are excited that a member of your family will be a student at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), beginning their classes in just a few days. This year, due to COVID-19 we had to make all orientation programming available online. A few weeks ago, we launched the virtual New Student Connection orientation experience for all incoming students. Now it is your turn.
At City Tech, we recognize the important role that healthy family involvement and understanding play in students achieving academic success. We also know that the start of college is not only an exciting time for our new students, but for their parents and family members as well. We know that students can be more successful when their networks of support - including their parents and family members - help them navigate the challenges of college life.
The entire team in the division of Enrollment and Student Affairs are deeply committed to the belief that students are responsible for their educational experience; at the same time, we know that the stronger the partnership between our students' families and the college, the more successful students will be on their journey to self-reliance and independence.
Logging in to our self-guided learning experience "Parent and Family Welcome and Orientation" is City Tech's virtual opportunity to welcome the families of our incoming students, to introduce you to the many services and programs available to your student and will be a vital step in assisting you as you support your new City Tech student. This important program is one of the first steps you can take to learn about campus resources, to understand the options available for paying college tuition and fees, and the steps City Tech is taking to ensure a student experience that supports the academic, professional and personal development of your student. We encourage you to participate in our online "Parent and Family Welcome and Orientation" as part of the exciting journey your student is just beginning.
Use this link to participate in your welcome and orientation and please feel free to contact us at esar@citytech.cuny.edu if you have additional questions or concerns.
Welcome to the City Tech family!
Warm regards,
Michel A. Hodge,
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs
Parent & Family Orientation
For the Fall 2020, Parent and Family Orientation is a virtual program geared towards meeting the needs of our incoming students' families. We strive to not only answer questions and provide guidance but to connect family members with key resources in our City Tech community.
Presentation on finances, health and wellness and safety are coupled with sessions featuring current students. These sessions will familiarize you with university resources and help provide guidance on what your students will go through during their time as a City Tech student.
Access to Virtual Orientation
Virtual Orientation is supported through Zoom. You will receive access details and instructions via email one week prior to your session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Parent and Family Orientation is an optional one day program for parent and family members who wish to connect and network with fellow family members while also getting information from various City Tech departments and offices.
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Yes. However, certain sessions are geared toward the parents and families of particular students (for example transfer parent and family programs and international parent programs)
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