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New Student Orientation

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The Transfer Experience

New Student Transitions and Family Engagement

New Student Transitions and Family Engagement at Florida Atlantic University provides personalized assistance to new à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã and their families from admission to graduation. Our Team works with the community to provide quality transitional experiences that maximize à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã' ability to achieve their dreams, goals and optimize their potential.

In order to select which Orientation you'd be attending, please read the following brief descriptions:


First-Time in College à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã and Transfer à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã with less than 30 credits post secondary will need to attend .


Transfer à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã with 30 or more credits post secondary.


Students admitted to the Wilkes Honors College in Jupiter.

Extended Orientation
Click this area to learn more about our extended Orientation program.

Orientation Leaders
Click this area to learn more about our 2023 Orientation Leaders.

  Center Offices

Hours and Location
777 Glades Road
Student Support Services (SU80), Room 214
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Email orientme@fau.edu or call 561-297-2733 to reach any of the members of our team below (unless another number is listed)."

New Student Orientation
Family Engagement
Mentoring Project


  MEET THE TEAM

Jordan DiPentima

Jordan DiPentima

Director
New Student Transitions and Family Engagement
jprende3@fau.edu

Nelson Barahona

Nelson Barahona

Associate Director
New Student Transitions and Family Engagement
Speaks Spanish
nbarahona@fau.edu

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