Parent & Family Orientation
Join us this summer!
We welcome parents and family members to attend Parent and Family Orientation to learn more about SJSU and how you can play a supportive role in helping your student succeed. We offer orientation programs for both families of freshman and transfer students.
While at orientation, you will learn and talk about:
- Information on class registration and paying bills
- SJSU traditions and culture
- Academic requirements
- Housing & dining options
- Health & wellness
- University Police
- SJSU policies & procedures
2023 Sparta Camp (Frosh Orientation) - Parent/Family Orientation Dates
Parent/Family Orientation for freshman takes place concurrently with your student's Sparta Camp session, please refer to the list of session dates found below.
- Monday, June 26 - Tuesday, June 27, 2023
- Thursday, June 29 - Friday, June 30, 2023
- Thursday, July 6 - Friday, July 7, 2023
- Tuesday, July 11 - Wednesday, July 12, 2023
- Friday, July 14 - Saturday, July 15, 2023
- Tuesday, July 18 - Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Parent and Family Orientation Schedule
Download a copy here! [pdf]
Register for Sparta Camp - Parent/Family Orientation
The cost to attend Parent and Family Orientation is $90 per person.
Registration for Parent and Family Orientation can be found on the Parent and Family
Portal. After signing in to the Parent and Family Portal, parents/families can view
the event calendar on the right side and click 'Register' to sign-up. The last day to register for Parent & Family Orientation is on the day of your orientation
session. The $90 fee is non-refundable.
Local Hotels & Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are NOT provided as a part of the Parent and Family orientation.
Orientation for the Parents/Families of Transfer Students
We understand many transfer students have parents and families who would like to know how they can support their Spartan. Parent/Family Orientation for transfers is offered virtually and free to attend. Please refer to the list of session dates found below.
- Wednesday, June 7 - 4:30pm - 6:30pm
- Tuesday, June 13 - 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Download a copy of the schedule here! [pdf]
Register for Orientation for the Parents/Families of Transfer Students
Registration for Parent and Family Orientation can be found on the Parent and Family Portal. After logging into the Parent and Family portal, parents/family can view the event in the calendar on the right side and click “Register” to sign-up.
Register for Transfer Family Orientation
Technical requirements needed to participate are Zoom, an internet connection and a device that has working audio. Please download Zoom software prior to the event. You may download Zoom here.
For more information contact us at mystudentis@sjsu.edu or 408-924-5972.
