Family Schedule: Second-Year Welcome Week

Below you will find a tentative Family Second-Year Welcome Week schedule.

NOTE: Events and activities are subject to change. Should timing need to change, per public health guidance, we will communicate adjustments in as timely a fashion as possible.
- Events with an (*) are for students and family members
Please email orientation@usfca.edu with any questions.

Saturday, August 14

EVENT	time	Location	Description
Welcome Center*	9 AM - 5 PM	University Center, First Floor	USF Staff will be available to answer questions and welcome you to USF!
Move-In Day*	10 AM - 4 PM	Various Residence Halls	Welcome to USF! You should have received an assigned check-in/move-in time before your arrival. Look for the Get Oriented (GO) Team in green shirts to help guide you throughout the week.
USF Bookstore*	10 AM - 5 PM	University Center, First Floor	More than just textbooks and sweatshirts, find everything you need for your class, your dorm, or for showing off your Dons’ pride!
Campus Tours*	1 - 4 PM	Meet at University Center, First Floor	New to USF? Let our GO Team leaders show you around USF! No RSVP is required.
Dinner (On Your Own)	4 - 6 PM	Various On-Campus Dining Options	Enjoy this free time to take a break, grab dinner, and get to know other students and family members.
Welcome & Pinning Ceremony (Due to COVID restrictions, students only in the church)	6:30 - 7:30 PM	Livestream is available in the following locations: Fromm Hall: Maraschi, Berman, and Xavier Rooms	Students will join their peers for an official SYWW Welcome! We will take a moment to celebrate your accomplishments and journey to get to USF. In addition, students will learn the USF pledge and receive a commemorative pin designed for their class. This event will be livestreamed.
Family Social	6:30 - 8 PM	Lone Mountain East Paseo	Come be in community with second-year families and engage with USF community members. Refreshments will be provided.

Sunday, August 15

EVENT	time	Location	Description
Welcome Center*	9 AM - 6 PM	University Center, First Floor	USF Staff will be available to answer questions and welcome you to USF!
Student Financial Services*	9 AM - 1 PM	Lone Mountain Main 203	Staff will be available for drop-in appointments and to answer your questions.
Coffee & Conversations	9:30 AM - 11 AM	Privett Plaza/University, Third Floor	Enjoy this special opportunity for USF parents & family members to connect and have conversations.
Campus Tours*	10 AM - 12 PM	Meet at University Center, First Floor	New to USF? Let our GO Team leaders show you around USF! No RSVP is required.
USF Bookstore*	10 AM - 5 PM	University Center, First Floor	More than just textbooks and sweatshirts, find everything you need for your class, your dorm, or for showing off your Dons’ pride!
Family Welcome Mass*	11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	St. Ignatius Church	Members of any or no religious affiliation are invited to join USF President Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J., at this special welcome Mass. Open to all students and families, attendance encouraged but not required.
Lunch (On Your Own)	12:30 - 1:50 PM	Various On-Campus Dining Options	Enjoy this free time to take a break, grab food, and get to know other students and family members.
Student & Family Workshops* See Descriptions Below	2 - 2:50 PM 3 - 3:50 PM 4 - 4:50 PM	Various Locations	Students and families will learn important information about campus services and resources available to students at USF. These workshops are repeated 3 times - so if one workshop is full, please attend another one.
Workshop #1 - Study Abroad 101	2 - 2:50 PM 3 - 3:50 PM 4 - 4:50 PM	McLaren 252	Learn about the international education programs available to you as an undergrad at USF and learn about the application process for second-year students! USF's Center for Global Education has sponsored programs in over 100 programs in over 40 different countries. All USF students who are applying to study abroad for Fall 2022 and/or Spring 2023 must pre-apply by December 10, 2021.
Workshop #2 - Career Services	2 - 2:50 PM 3 - 3:50 PM 4 - 4:50 PM	McLaren 250/251	Career Services is a friendly staff of well-connected professionals who are excited to work with students to explore and launch their career path, starting from their first year on campus. Learn the many innovative ways we get students career ready to interact with Bay Area employers who want to hire USF Dons.
Workshop #3 - Campus Support & Resources	2 - 2:50 PM 3 - 3:50 PM 4 - 4:50 PM	Fromm Hall, Maraschi Room	Come learn about resources on campus available to you and your student to help maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle at USF. You will meet representatives from the following offices: Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Community Living, Department of Public Safety, Health Promotion Services (HPS), and the Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities (OSCRR).
Workshop #4 - Academic Success Is Yours	2 - 2:50 PM 3 - 3:50 PM 4 - 4:50 PM	Fromm Hall, Xavier Room	Learn how to support your student's academic excellence. The Center for Academic and Student Achievement (CASA), Student Disability Services (SDS), University Registrar, and the Learning, Writing and Speaking Centers (LWSC) will offer insight on how students can take advantage of resources at USF to develop helpful habits, lower their stress, and meet all of their academic goals. You'll also learn about the privacy of your student's records and what you need to know about FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
Workshop #5 - Coming to Campus During the Pandemic	2 - 2:50 PM 3 - 3:50 PM 4 - 4:50 PM	Fromm Hall, Berman Room	In this session, we will discuss ways of dealing with the lifestyle changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other aspects of adjusting to college. We will provide resources and practical coping tools.
Family Farewell Dinner* (On Your Own)	5 - 7 PM	Various On-Campus Dining Options	Can you believe the weekend is already over? Use this time to grab dinner, connect with your student, create a communication plan, and make sure they are all set for the week ahead.