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Family Orientation

Welcome to the BSU family!

We understand the importance of providing a family orientation experience that offers parents, family members and supporters of our students the opportunity to learn more about the student experience and the many programs, services, and resources available to your students.

Your orientation experience will include:  

  • An in-person program during the BSU Checkpoint in June  
  • Ongoing family engagement through the BSU Family Hub, which includes monthly email newsletters and access to online resources such as the “Crimson Resource Page” that was designed specifically for family members and supporters of current BSU bears!

During your student’s application process, they were asked to provide a parent email address. This is where we will be reaching out to give you more information about the family orientation experience. If you need to update that email, please reach out to the Office of Admission at admission@soadonefnet.com.

Immediate questions about orientation can be sent to orientation@soadonefnet.com.

BSU Family Hub

a computer monitor showing the BSU Family Hub page

Creating a BSU Family Hub account on EngageBSU provides access for parents, family members and supporters of our currently enrolled students to have ongoing engagement with BSU. This experience will make it easier for families to stay informed through monthly newsletters and regularly posted information about campus services, resources, events, and more. 

Please visit Family Hub on EngageBSU for more information on how to create a BSU Family Hub account.

2024 Orientation leaders on Boyden quad

Family In-Person Orientation Program

The in-person component to family orientation runs concurrently with the student BSU Checkpoint Program in June. Registration is highly encouraged for families and supporters, and information will be sent directly to your student, who will be assigned a session to attend.

new students at orientation checkpoint

Crimson Resource for Families and Supporters

The Crimson Resource is a virtual web-based program for family members and supporters of currently enrolled students. It is an opportunity for you to explore life at BSU and the resources available to support your student. You may also come back to it at any time when a question or need arises.

To access this program, you will need to create a BSU Family Hub account on EngageBSU.

Campus Resources and Offices

Our campus provides a safe, supportive culture for all students and offers a wide range of programs and services to help them succeed. BSU's comprehensive array of resources assists students in reaching their academic, professional, and personal goals in a warm and friendly environment.