Freshman Parent Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending Orientation, the parent should know:
 How they can best support their student’s academic progress
 The course load suggested for their student to graduate in an appropriate amount of
time
 The advisement and registration process
 Campus resources available for student academic success
 Campus resources available for students living within the Georgia Southern campus
community
 Transitional issues their student may encounter
 Campus resources available for students coping with transitional issues
 Campus policies regarding student rights and responsibilities
 Opportunities available for parent involvement
 The student’s financial responsibilities required to attend
 Campus safety initiatives
As a result of attending Orientation, the parent should “do”:
 Develop connections with other parents
 Meet faculty/staff involved in their students’ college experience
As a result of attending Orientation, the parent should feel:
 Welcomed as a family member of the Georgia Southern community.
 Confident that Georgia Southern will provide a quality education that will prepare
their student for life beyond graduation.
Freshman Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending Orientation, the student should know:
 The degree components required to graduate in an appropriate amount of time
 Who to contact for advisement questions
 Campus resources available for student academic success
 Campus resources available for living within the Georgia Southern campus
community
 Transitional issues they may encounter
 Campus resources available for coping with transitional issues
 Campus policies regarding student rights and responsibilities
 Opportunities available for campus involvement
 The financial responsibilities required to attend
 Campus safety initiatives
As a result of attending Orientation, the student should:
 Register for a full load of classes
 View the campus facility layout
 Meet with an academic advisor
 Develop connections with peers entering into the university
 Create a MyGeorgiaSouthern account
 Sign up for emergency response system
 Make an Eagle Id
As a result of attending Orientation, the student should feel:
 Welcomed as a member of the Georgia Southern community.
 Equipped for the start of their first semester.
 Appreciation for the institution’s spirit and traditions
 Excited about becoming a Georgia Southern Eagle
 Confident that Georgia Southern will provide a quality education that prepares them
for life beyond graduation.