Parent & Family Orientation

Family of New 无忧短视频 Student on 7th Street Plaza

We welcome parents and family members to participate in Parent and Family Orientation 鈥� an optional opportunity to learn more about 无忧短视频 and discover how you can support your student鈥檚 success. We offer tailored orientation programs for families of both first-year and transfer students.

While at orientation, you will learn and talk about: 

  • Information on class registration and paying bills
  • 无忧短视频 traditions and culture
  • Academic requirements
  • Housing & dining options
  • Health & wellness
  • University Police
  • 无忧短视频 policies & procedures

Upcoming Summer 2025 Parent & Family Orientation Dates:

Orientation fees apply

*Note: Parents/Family may only sign up for the same session their student is attending 

Sparta Camp (First-Time, First-Year Orientation)

  • Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Wednesday, July 2, 2025
  • Friday, July 11, 2025 - Saturday, July 12, 2025
  • Thursday, July 17, 2025 - Friday, July 18, 2025
  • Friday, July 25, 2025 - Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Spartan Experience for Transfers (Transfer Orientation)

  • Friday, June 27, 2025
  • Tuesday, July 8, 2025
  • Tuesday, July 15, 2025
  • Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Friday, August 1, 2025

Schedule for Sparta Camp Parent & Family Orientation

Schedule below if you are attending one of the following sessions: 6/24-6/25, 7/1-7/2, 7/11-7/12, 7/17-7/18, 7/25-7/26, or 7/29-7/30. 

Schedule for SET (Transfer) Parent & Family Orientation

Schedule below if you are attending one of the following sessions: 6/27, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, or 8/1. 

Local Hotels & Accommodations

Overnight accommodations are NOT provided for Parents and Families as a part of the Parent and Family orientation. Check out the local hotels:

This is the Parent/Family Orientation payment website ONLY. Your student must submit their Intent to Enroll and register for their mandatory orientation date separately through the Next Steps process .

For more information contact us at mystudentis@sjsu.edu or 408-924-5972.