Parent & Supporter Orientation

In-Person Parent and Supporter Orientation

In-Person Parent and Supporter Orientation is a one-day session where parents/supporters will hear from key campus partners, have the opportunity to network with other Titan parents and supporters and have lunch in our newly renovated Titan Dining Hall.

*In-person Parent and Supporter Orientation only allows for 2 guests max per student.

*Spanish interpreting services are available for in-person PSO.

Online Parent and Supporter Orientation

Online Parent and Supporter Orientation includes an online self-paced module introducing you to CSUF, an overview of helpful campus resources for your student, and information about parent/supporter engagement and involvement.

*Spanish language option available once your account is created.

Parent and Supporter In-Person Orientation Schedule

The schedule below is subject to change before the start of orientation sessions.

• Check-In – Check in with your student, or independently if you are attending on a different day than your student. Upon check-in, you will receive a wristband that must be worn throughout the program to indicate that you are officially checked in.
• Morning Welcome – Kick off the morning alongside your student and fellow new Titans as we welcome you to an exciting day on campus! Experience programming in our renowned performance venue, Meng Hall, where you’ll connect, engage, and get ready for an unforgettable Titan experience. 
• Parent and Supporter Campus Tour – After the morning welcome, you’ll part ways with your student and join a Parent and Supporter-only campus tour. Following the tour, you’ll receive your Parent and Supporter welcome bag before heading to the orientation session.
• Campus Partner Presentations – Hear from several Cal State Fullerton campus departments and learn about important resources and services available to you and your student. Presenters may include Student Business Services, Parking and Transportation, and the CSUF Police Department.
• Closing & Lunch – We’ll wrap up the program with a few final announcements and recommendations for ways you and your student can continue exploring campus. Then, enjoy lunch at the newly renovated Titan Dining Hall! Lunch will be at 2:00pm and marks the conclusion of Parent and Supporter Orientation, with the program ending at 3:00 PM .

Venue Notice: To help you plan for the day, please note that beverages will not be available inside Meng Hall. Only closed water bottles may be brought into the venue. If you were planning on grabbing a coffee or tea before the program—or bringing your own beverage—we recommend doing so before arriving. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Meng Hall!

How to Register

Registration is not open just yet - it will open early November!  

Registration for Parent and Supporter Orientation (PSO) is linked to your student’s orientation registration portal. In order to register for PSO, your student will need to add your information when they complete their own orientation registration through their Orientation Checklist. You will have the option to attend PSO on the same day as your student—or choose a different day that works best for you.

If you prefer to complete online orientation, your student will be able to select this option during the registration process.

After registering for PSO, your student can make any updates to your registration through their orientation registration portal.

Cost of PSO

Parent & Supporter Orientation costs $75 per guest, whether attending in person or virtually. For in-person sessions, students may bring as many guests as they would like; however, each guest must register and pay the $75 fee.

Please note that the Parent and Supporter Orientation (PSO) fee is non-refundable. For more details about this policy, please visit our Requirements and Policies webpage .