Parent, Family & Guest Orientation

Webinar Content

During the webinars, you will discover how to assist your students as they embark on their new journey and have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. The webinars will specifically cover:

• Communication and Parental Involvement - Guidelines on how parents can stay informed and involved through Forever Humboldt Families.
• Academic Advising - Humboldt’s advising system, academic requirements, course planning strategies, and important class registration information.
• Paying for College - Understand tuition and registration fees, viewing your student account types of financial aid, cost of attendance, and ways to cover costs.
• Student Life - Recognize how your student can get involved and make their Humboldt experience inside and outside the classroom.
• Health and Wellness- Information on campus health services, counseling, and mental health resources.
• Campus Safety - Available safety resources designed to empower your student and support smart choices on their path towards success.
• Orientation Information - Find out more information about the in-person Orientation taking place the week of August 19th. 

Forever Humboldt Student Send Off Picnics

Join the Forever Humboldt Student Send Off picnic in an area near you! Forever Humboldt Student Send Offs are fun picnic gatherings in various cities across California to welcome new incoming Cal Poly Humboldt students.

These picnics are opportunities for incoming students and their families to meet other Forever Humboldt alumni members, incoming students, and families. This is an event where alumni can congratulate incoming students, share their stories about Humboldt, and give tips on what to expect as a new Humboldt student! 

The picnic is FREE for new incoming Cal Poly Humboldt students. A box meal will be served and there will be free raffle prizes for attendees. Students will also get a special gift. All guests and alumni attendees can join in the fun for a $15 fee - registration required.

Saturday, July 26 - Southern CA
Wilderness Park, Picnic Area 1
10999 Little Lake Rd, Downey, CA 90241
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Register

Sunday, July 27 - San Diego
De Anza Cove Park
3000 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Register

Saturday, August 2 - Bay Area
Bay Breeze Picnic Area 1 & 2 at Baylands Park
999 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Register

Sunday, August 3 - Sacramento
William Land Regional Park Group Picnic Areas 8 & 9 (next to Fairytale Town)
3901 Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Register

Thursday, August 7 - Humboldt
Larson Park Gazebo
Eye St, Arcata, CA 95521
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Register