The University of the West Indies, Mona has set aside a day for Parents/Spouses Orientation, Sunday, August 17, 2008, because we recognize that the transition of the University experience also impacts on those close to our first year students, their parents and spouses. The Parents/Spouses Orientation is therefore designed with you in mind. Though the Parents/Spouses Orientation is NOT compulsory we do hope that you will see the value in attending.

Why Should Parents/Spouses Attend Orientation?

Here are a few reasons why you should be at this Orientation session:

• Enables you to better understand the experience of your child/spouse and how to cope with it and provide support.
• Provides an opportunity for parents/spouses to meet and share common experiences with other parents/spouse.
• Addresses the specific needs and concerns of parents/spouses.
• Familiarize you with the environment that your child/spouse will call home away from home for at least the next three years or more.
• Meet some of the personnel that your child/spouse will interact with and will help to shape the future of your loved one.