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

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

Parents | Bostwick Marketplace, First Floor, Elaine Langone Center
New students, their families and friends are invited to lunch as guests of the University (no charge).Please note: there will be additional seating available on the second floor in the Center Room and Walls Lounge. Beverages and desserts will also be available on the second floor.

Parents | Ground Floor, Elaine Langone Center
Representatives from a variety of campus offices and community organizations will be available to answer your questions.

Parents | Axis Lounge, Taylor Hall 115
Open to all students and families, this reception will showcase campus resources and networks available to support first-generation students and families. First-generation students are among the first in their family to graduate with a bachelor's degree. Enjoy light refreshments, build your network of Bucknell families, faculty and staff, including those who are also first-generation, and receive a personal welcome from GenFirst advisor Jenn Brown.

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

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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. * College of Arts & Sciences Weis Center Concert Hall * College of Engineering Forum, Elaine Langone Center * Freeman College of Management Trout Auditorium, Vaughan Literature Building

Parents | Various locations
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 (7 Marts Hall) and Bursar Services (108 Marts Hall). Belonging & Connections Gallery Theatre, Third Floor, Elaine Langone Center 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, First Floor, Elaine Langone Center Learn more about your student’s dining experience with Bison Kitchen. Join us to discuss meal plans, using Dining Dollars on campus, navigating food allergies, dining locations across campus, and more. Experiential Learning at Bucknell 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 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 Bucknell Health and Wellness team, including representatives from Bucknell Student Counseling Center, Bucknell Student Health, the Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist, and the Director of Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Advocacy. Presenters will provide information about available services and help families prepare for the many 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 Vineyard and Winery, 965 JPM Rd, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Celebrate getting your student moved into campus housing by meeting other parents and campus representatives for drinks and appetizers! Your student will be busy at orientation so take this moment to unwind and mingle with other first-year families.This is the perfect opportunity to meet and socialize with other parents, faculty and staff.RSVP is required. $25 per guest.