Family Connection Schedule (Summer 2024)
At the University of New Mexico, we know that Parents & Families play an integeral role in their student's successful transition to college! Along with your student, we are excited to welcome you as one of the newest members of our Pack! To help Parents & Families get acquainted with UNM, we offer an orientation program called Family Connection
Family Connection is an optional, two-day program for parents and family members of incoming freshmen that runs concurrent to Freshmen Orientation.
During Summer 2024, Parents & Families can participate in Family Connection... In-Person! or Family Connection... To-Go! Click on the buttons below to review the concise schedule for each format!
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NSO… In-Person! Family Connection (Day One) |
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| 8:30 AM (MST) | Arrival & Check-in | Hokona Hall |
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| 9:25 AM (MST) | UNM Land Acknowledgement & Welcome | Woodward Hall |
| 9:30 AM (MST) | Everyone's a Lobo! | Woodward Hall |
| 9:50 AM (MST) | Success in the Classroom | Woodward Hall |
| 10:35 AM (MST) | Dean of Students | Woodward Hall |
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| 11:00 AM (MST) | Meet your Family Connection | SUB Theater |
| 11:30 AM (MST) | Academic Overview | SUB Theater |
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| 12:30 PM (MST) | Lunch | SUB Ballrooms |
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| 1:35 PM (MST) | Student Resources | SUB Theater |
| 2:10 PM (MST) | Bookstore Tour | Bookstore |
| 3:30 PM (MST) | Student Health Resources | SUB Theater |
| 4:30 PM (MST) | Day One Wrap-up / Reception | UNM Club |
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NSO… In-Person! Family Connection (Day Two) |
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| 7:45 AM (MST) | Breakfast (Optional) | La Posada Dining Hall |
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| 9:10 AM (MST) | Student Involvement | SUB Theater |
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| 9:55 AM (MST) | Discover UNM Fair | Upper Student Union |
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| 10:50 AM (MST) | Residence Life & UNM Food | SUB Theater |
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| 12:15 PM (MST) | Lobo Lunch | SUB Ballrooms |
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| 1:20 PM (MST) | Finances & Campus Safety | SUB Theater |
| 2:50 PM (MST) | Day Two Wrap-up & Dismissal | SUB Theater |
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| 3:00 - 5:00 PM (MST) | On Your Own Tours | Various Locations |
| Prior to check-out, students are registering for their Fall 2024 courses & will be dismissed once they build their complete schedule. | |
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NSO… To-Go! Family Connection (Day One) |
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| Ongoing | Check-in to Orientation | Zoom |
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| 9:25 AM (MST) | UNM Land Acknowledgement & Welcome | Zoom |
| 9:30 AM (MST) | Everyone's a Lobo! | Zoom |
| 9:50 AM (MST) | Success in the Classroom | Zoom |
| 10:35 AM (MST) | Dean of Students | Zoom |
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| 11:05 AM (MST) | Accessibility Resource Center | Zoom |
| 11:10 AM (MST) | NSO... To-Go! & Academic Advisement Overview | Zoom |
| 11:30 AM (MST) | Introduction to Family Connection | Zoom |
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| The following presentations are specfically for Family Connection guests | |
| 11:40 AM (MST) | Family Connection Overview | Zoom |
| 12:15 PM (MST) | Parent & Family Association | Zoom |
| 12:20 PM (MST) | Dean of Students Office | Zoom |
| 12:25 PM (MST) | Accessibility Resource Center | Zoom |
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| 12:30 PM (MST) | It's time for Lunch! | On your own |
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| The following presentations are specfically for Family Connection guests | |
| 1:30 PM (MST) | Campus Safety | Zoom |
| 1:50 PM (MST) | Bursar & Financial Aid | Zoom |
| 2:20 PM (MST) | Student Health & Counseling (SHAC) | Zoom |
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| The following presentations are designed for Students & Family Connection guests | |
| 3:10 PM (MST) | UNM Bookstores | Zoom |
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| 3:35 PM (MST) | Center for Financial Capability | Zoom |
| 3:50 PM (MST) | Career Services | Zoom |
| 4:05 PM (MST) | College is More than Going to Class! | Zoom |
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| 4:30 PM (MST) | Parking & Transportation | Zoom |
| 4:45 PM (MST) | Eat Like a Lobo (Dining & Meal Plans) | Zoom |
| 5:00 PM (MST) | Freshman Residencey Requirement & Living on Campus | Zoom |
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| 5:20 PM (MST) | Parents & Families Dismissal | Zoom |
| 5:25 PM (MST) | Students Connect with their Peers based on Interests | Zoom Breakout Rooms |
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NSO… To-Go! Family Connection (Day Two) |
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| 9:30 AM (MST) | Welcome Back! | Zoom |
| 9:35 AM (MST) | Student Health & Counseling | Zoom |
| 9:50 AM (MST) | College Enrichment Program | Zoom |
| 10:05 AM (MST) | Overview of Discover UNM & Demonstration | Zoom |
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| 10:15 AM (MST) | Discover UNM Fair | vFairs |
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| 11:00 AM (MST) | Know What You Owe! (Bursars & Financial Aid) | Zoom |
| 11:30 AM (MST) | Next Steps | Zoom |
| 11:40 AM (MST) | Connect with your Pack! (Family Connection Breakout room available) | Zoom Breakout Rooms |
| 12:15 PM (MST) | Q&A Session | Zoom |
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| 12:30 PM (MST) | Family Connection Dismissal | |
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| 1:30 PM (MST) | Students Return for Academic Advisement & Course Registration by College | Various Zoom Locations |
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| 3:00 - 5:00 PM (MST) | Orientation Dismissal (Students) | Zoom |
| Prior to check-out, students are registering for their Fall 2024 courses & will be dismissed once they build their complete schedule. | |
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