FLI Pre-Orientation

Prior to the start of New Student Orientation, FLI Pre-Orientation is a wonderful program centering on the experience of first-generation and/or limited income (FLI) students. Get answers to your questions about succeeding in college, make new friends, meet faculty and staff, explore the local area, and get tips on using campus resources in a fun and empowering environment! Families are invited to stay with their student during the first afternoon of events to enjoy a complimentary lunch and get helpful information.

A first-generation college student is someone whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not graduated from a four-year college or university. Students who self-identify as limited income may receive a Pell Grant or funding through New Jersey’s EOF program, but any student interested in these resources is welcome to participate in FLI Pre-Orientation.

FLI Pre-Orientation Schedule:

DAY 1

• 8:00am-11:00am: Residential Student Move-In

• 11:00am-12:00pm: Commuter Student Check-In

• 12:00pm-1:00pm: Student and Family Lunch

• 1:00pm-2:00pm: Welcome and presentations for students and families

• 2:00pm-4:00pm: GO Games (for all pre-orientation students)

• 2:00pm-4:00pm: Campus resource presentations, guides, and support workshops for families

• 2:00pm-2:15pm: Stretch/Coffee break for families

• 2:15pm-2:45pm: Campus resource presentations for families

• 2:50pm-3:10pm: Writing letters to your scholars

• 3:15pm-3:20pm: Stretch break

• 3:20pm-4:00pm: How to support your trailblazer

• 4:00pm-5:00pm: Closing Activity + goodbye to families

• 5:00pm-8:00pm: Dinner

• 8:00-10:00pm: Optional evening activities (for all pre-orientation students)

DAY 2

• 8:00am-10:00am: Breakfast*

• 10:10am-11:50am: First P.R.I.D.E (Proudly Rising, Inspiring, and Defining our student Experience) Activity

• 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch

• 1:10pm-2:00pm: FLI Alumni/Current Student Panel Discussion & Small-Group Conversation

• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Choose your own adventure with experiences like: archery, game competitions, and more!

• 5:00pm-8:00pm: Dinner (Pierce Dining Hall)

• 9:00pm-10:00pm: Optional evening activities (for all pre-orientation students)

DAY 3

• 10:00am-11:00am: Breakfast

• 11:10am-12:55pm: Field Day

• 1:00pm-2:00pm: Lunch, FLI Staff closing remarks

• 2:00pm-3:50pm: Choose your own adventure with experiences like: local festivals, DIY college gear, and bowling

DAY 4 - NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

All incoming students must participate in all aspects of New Student Orientation (Sunday, August 25 – Thursday, August 29), so please clear your calendar for that timeframe. Orientation begins first thing in the morning and extends late into the evening each day. Parents and family can attend resource sessions on day one only. See more information about New Student Orientation here.

*All meals are covered by the student meal plan. For commuter students who do not have a meal plan, all costs will be covered during FLI Pre-Orientation and New Student Orientation.

Registration for 2025 FLI Pre-Orientation will open in April.