Parents | First-year Residence Halls
Our Orientation Assistants (OAs) will meet you outside your residence hall to help you unpack the car and carry your belongings inside.

Parents | Arches Lounge, Third Floor, Elaine Langone Center
Open to all students and families, this reception will showcase campus resources and networks available to support first-generation students and families. First in the Family participants and first-generation students and families are encouraged to attend. Enjoy light refreshments, build your network of Bucknell families, faculty and staff, and receive a personal welcome from President John Bravman and other University representatives.

Parents | Bostwick Dining Hall, Walls Lounge, Center Room, Elaine Langone Center
New students, their families and friends are invited to lunch as guests of the University (no charge).

Parents | Elaine Langone Center, Ground Floor
Representatives from a variety of campus offices will be available to answer your questions. Meet with staff from Bison Kitchen, Bucknell Nutrition, Bucknell Student Health, the Center for Career Advancement, Equity & Inclusive Excellence, Global & Off-campus Education, Recreation Services, Student Employment, Student Life, the Writing Center and more.

Parents | Terrace Room, Second Floor, Elaine Langone Center
Join members of the Orientation team, Multicultural Student Services, the Black Alumni Association, Student Affairs, student leaders and faculty and staff of color for a campus welcome while enjoying light refreshments. Open to all students and families. RSVPs encouraged.

Parents | Weis Center
President Bravman, Associate Provost Tom Cassidy and Vice President & Fritz Family Dean of Students Moe McGuinness welcome and advise family members about the first-year experience at Bucknell.

Parents | Weis Center
Parents and families will be welcomed by the deans from each of Bucknell's colleges, who will share information about academic expectations as well as resources and support available to students.

Parents | Trout Auditorium, Vaughn Literature
Parents and families will be welcomed by the deans from each of Bucknell's colleges, who will share information about academic expectations as well as resources and support available to students.

Parents | Forum, Elaine Langone Center
Parents and families will be welcomed by the deans from each of Bucknell's colleges, who will share information about academic expectations as well as resources and support available to students.

Parents | Various locations, see description
Parents and families are invited to choose from a variety of breakout sessions. Sessions are designed to help you learn more about life at Bucknell and will offer tips for supporting your student through their transition to college. *Families with questions about financial aid, billing, or accounts may meet individually with the offices of Financial Aid (621 St. George Street) and Bursar Services (108 Marts Hall)Belonging & Connections Gallery Theatre, Elaine Langone Center, Third Floor Learn about the ways your student can get involved in life outside the classroom through student clubs and organizations, club sports, intramurals, affinity spaces, community engaged leadership and more.Dining at Bucknell Bostwick Marketplace Meet with staff from Bison Kitchen, Bucknell’s dining vendor to learn all about your student’s dining experience on campus. The team will answer questions about Dining Dollars, Plus Dollars, allergen-friendly options and more.Experiential Learning Rooke Chemistry 116 Meet with staff from the Center for Career Advancement, Global & Off-Campus Education and Undergraduate Research and Fellowships to learn about the many opportunities Bucknell students have to learn and thrive through experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom.Living on a Residential Campus Gardner Lecture Hall, Dana Engineering 113 Learn how Bucknell builds residential communities, fosters belonging for our students and get answers to all of your housing-related questions.Parent to Parent Hislop Family Auditorium, Holmes Hall Join a group of Bucknell parents to hear about their family experiences. We'll cover topics such as student life, study abroad, campus resources and tips for making the next four years the best they can be for your student and your family.Student Health and Well-Being Olin Science 268 This session introduces families to the staff of the Counseling & Student Development Center, Bucknell Student Health and Bucknell Nutrition. They will provide information about available services and help families prepare for the myriad ways the transition to college can impact their students.

Parents | Larison Dining, Larison Hall
Families are invited to mix and mingle, and to write their student a note of encouragement that will be delivered to them at the beginning of the semester!

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Parents | Off-Campus – Fero Winery, Lewisburg, PA
Celebrate getting your student moved into campus housing by meeting other parents and campus representatives for drinks and appetizers at Fero Vineyards & Winery! Your student will be busy at orientation so take this moment to unwind and mingle with other first-year families. This casual event will include an appetizer buffet and beer and wine selections.This is the perfect opportunity to meet and socialize with other parents, faculty and staff.Please register here by Wednesday, Aug. 20.