Family Orientation

All Aboard Predeparture Check

📍 TFAC Atrium

Participants complete registration, submit required documents, and review the Orientation schedule; by the end, families will understand key expectations and next steps while beginning to build a sense of belonging.

Breakfast

📍 TFAC Ballroom

Participants enjoy a light breakfast and informal networking; this time encourages connection among families and campus community members.

Voyage to Victory: Integrity & Compliance

📍 Pierre’s Pub

Participants will understand NCAA regulations, eligibility requirements, and institutional expectations; presenters emphasize integrity, compliance responsibilities, and available support resources.

All Aboard Opening Ceremony

📍 Curtis Performance Hall (TFAC)

Participants are formally welcomed to the University and introduced to its mission, values, and culture; presenters focus on belonging, expectations, and excitement for the college journey.

Charting the Course: Academics & Student Success

📍 Curtis Performance Hall

Participants will identify academic expectations, advising structures, and support services; presenters highlight strategies for success and when to seek help.

Midday Deck Dining

📍 Alumni Quad / Taylor Dining Hall

Participants take part in a community lunch experience designed to encourage informal interaction and connection.

Our Shared Voyage: Family Conversation Starters

📍 TFAC Ballrooms

Participants engage in guided conversations to explore expectations, communication strategies, and the transition to independence; presenters model healthy dialogue practices.

Sailing Together: Parents as Partners

📍 Curtis Performance Hall

Participants will understand the role families play in student success; presenters outline campus engagement opportunities and strategies for ongoing support.

Sundaes at Sea with the Crew

📍 TFAC Piazza & Fountain

Participants build informal connections with faculty and staff in a relaxed setting; the goal is increased comfort and approachability.

Sailing Smart: Student Financial Services

📍 Curtis Performance Hall

Participants gain an understanding of billing, financial aid, payment timelines, and account management; presenters clarify processes and available support resources.

Drop-In Campus Partner Sessions

📍 D’Alzon Library

Participants engage in optional one-on-one conversations with campus partners to ask questions and receive individualized guidance.

Harbor Meet-Up: Family Connections & Dinner

📍 Pierre’s Pub

Participants engage in community-building activities and dinner, fostering peer networking and shared experiences.

Set Sail Social

📍 Pierre’s Pub

Family participants reconnect in a casual social setting designed to strengthen community ties.

Rise & Sail Breakfast

📍 Taylor Dining Hall

Participants begin the day with a flexible breakfast option.

Mass (Optional)

📍 Chapel of the Holy Spirit

Participants are introduced to campus ministry and spiritual life opportunities in an inclusive environment.

From the Crew: Student Leader Stories

📍 Curtis Performance Hall

Participants hear from current students and gain insight into student life; presenters encourage questions and authentic dialogue.

Exploring the Harbor: Discover Worcester

📍 TFAC Ballrooms

Participants are introduced to local resources, transportation, and safety practices; presenters highlight opportunities for engagement beyond campus.