It is important to build a strong orientation process overall, but it is great to have that especially for late adds as well. Things don't always go as planned, so having an opportunity to catch students up is very important to their experience as well. Having a buddy system with one of their classmates can be a helpful tool to keep them up to date with what is happening, also meeting with them one on one can alleviated any questions or concerns they might have had, especially being a late add. Providing the best customer service is so important in… >>>

Faculty plays one of the biggest roles in the student experience. It is important for faculty members to connect with students on a more personal level by sharing a bit of their 'real' selves. Sharing some of the fun background of their life with their students, so that they can connect better. Students tend to feel more welcomed when they know more about the people they will be spending a lot of their time with during their time at school. It is also important for faculty to encourage students to connect with each other throughout their time here. There is… >>>

Building credibility is very important. Make orientation informative and fun at the same time. You want to have a positive lasting impreesion on students, especially since this will be one of their first interactions with the institution. Make it fun and eventful, but not corny. Making it too lighthearted can also affect the perception of the credibility of the school. You want students to leave orientation feeling like a student, ready to start school, and answering any major questions they have.

There are various reasons why students decide to go to school and we need to make it worth it for them by offering the best customer service and top notch education. We are helping them further themselves and their career. We need to be as welcoming and helpful as possible to ensure that their transition into higher education is smooth and easy as possible.