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My college orientation was fabulous - no parents at all. We registered for classes while we were there. I loved orientation so much that I became an orientation leader. We tried to make the experience as least lame as possible. We relied on feedback and what the kids liked/didn't like, and offered choices throughout the sessions.
Now a slight hijack - Regarding the students being considered adults thread - when your kids sign their registration, there is usually a line that indicates that if parents /loans/whoever is paying tuition default on paying, they legally assign responsibility to the student.
You are voluntarily paying for your child's education, but legally, you are not necessarily privy to a lot of which is going on with your student at college. Some examples -
- grades - on particular tests/papers, etc., and midterm and final grades
- visits to campus health care/mental health services
- medical records
- campus infractions
- judicial board hearings
- residential situations - roommates, overnight guests, etc.
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