Helping your Hustlin' Owl Leave the Nest
Parents, family members, Supporters, and Guests of our new students - please join us for Parent & Supporter Orientation at Oregon Tech!
Klamath Falls
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Check-in: 5:00pm- 5:30pm
Program: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Program Includes:
- Welcome and overview of campus resources and services by Dean of Students, Bonita Bontrager.
- This will include information about FERPA (student privacy rights), accessing student records (proxy access or release of information forms), Oregon Tech emergency alert system, and our request for support/ concerns for student protocol.
- Keynote presentation about transitioning to college which impacts the whole family by Stacey Fredericks, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with opportunities to connect with other families.
Portland-Metro
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 9:00am
Program: 9:00am-4:00pm, includes Parent & Supporter Session
Program Includes:
- Welcome and overview of campus resources and services by Assistant Dean of Students, Josie Hudspeth
- This will include information about FERPA (student privacy rights), accessing student records (proxy access or release of information forms), Oregon Tech emergency alert system, and our request for support/ concerns for student protocol.
Parent & Supporter SOAR is held each year before the start of fall term classes. We want you to get to know us and hear about all of the fantastic services provided to your student.
We want to get to know you because we know how important it is for the whole family to feel a part of our community. When we welcome a new Hustlin' Owl, we welcome the whole flock that they are a part of!
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Oregon Tech-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact GetInvolved@oit.edu in advance.
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