Family Academic Orientation
Family member orientation offers, parents, guardians, and spouses an inside look at campus life, educational opportunities, and challenges that new CMU students experience.
Family Member Orientation
Family member orientation is an optional program for parents, guardians, and spouses of new CMU students.
During this program, you can learn about the resources and opportunities that CMU offers. Sessions are scheduled for the same date as your student's session, but family and student meetings are held separately in order to address the specific interests and questions of each group.
Your orientation program (freshman sessions in May and June only) will begin with check-in from 8 to 8:45 a.m. and will conclude between 4 and 5 p.m. Family orientation will include information on:
- Scholarships and financial aid
- Student Account Services
- Academic advisement
- Academic programs
- Student leadership opportunities
- The Mount Pleasant community
While younger children may accompany parents, during orientation programs, there are no separate programs or special accommodations for them. Younger siblings will need to attend meetings with their parents.
Family Orientation Program Attendance and Cost
Family members planning to attend the family orientation program should have their student complete the online reservation process to include their attendance. There is a $25 participation fee (freshman sessions in May and June only) for each family member attending this optional program. This fee will be applied to the student's electronic billing statement in August.
The $25 per-person fee covers the cost of all program features including an orientation handbook, lunch, and a reception with CMU staff members. On-campus parking privileges and use of the Student Activity Center also are included.
Optional Overnight Accommodations
A variety of overnight accommodations are available in Mount Pleasant for family members who will accompany students to orientation. Lodging accommodations closest to campus include:
- Comfort Inn 989-772-4000
- Fairfield Inn 989-775-5000
- Super 8 Motel 989-773-8888
Additional lodging and visitor information is available from the Mount Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau by visiting the Web site: www.mountpleasantwow.com or by calling toll free 800-772-4433.
Fall 2012 Academic Calendar- Residence halls open August 23
- Classes begin August 27
- Labor Day recess September 3
- Thanksgving Recess November 21-26, 5:00 pm Wed - 7:30 am Mon.
- Classes end December 8
- Exam week December 10-14
- Commencement December 15
Important Phone Numbers and Online Resources
CMU Home Page
www.cmich.edu
Orientation, 989-774-6629, Ronan Hall 250
www.cmich.edu/orientation
Admissions Office, 989-774-3076 or Toll free 888-292-5366, Warriner Hall 102
www.cmich.edu/admissions
Scholarships & Financial Aid, 989-774-3674 or Toll free 888-392-0007
financialaid.cmich.edu
Career Services, 989-774-3068, Ronan Hall 240
www.careers.cmich.edu
Office of Residence Life, 989-774-3111, Ronan Hall 270
www.reslife.cmich.edu
Student Life, 989-774-3016, Bovee University Center 100
www.stulife.cmich.edu
Campus Map
http://www.cmich.edu/visit/campus_map.htm
CMU Switchboard
(989) 774-4000
Student Accounts and University Billing, Bovee University Center 119
989-774-3618 or Toll free (888) 610-4991