Family Orientation Fall 2024

About

Each semester, The American University of Paris welcomes parents and families of incoming students to discover the University and campus life through AUP Family Orientation. Through a series of virtual and in-person events, our faculty and staff will guide you through important topics and welcome you into our global community. 

Virtual Events: Coming soon

All events will be live at 18h CET, 12h ET and 9h PT. All events will be recorded and posted here after the event. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Event dates are listed below.

Tuesday, July 23 – Family Relations Welcome to AUP

Join this session for an introduction to the AUP family community and some ways you can support your student in these last few weeks at home.

Tuesday, July 30 - Degree Seeking Families: Campus Resources

Join this session to learn more about how your degree-seeking student can be involved on campus, use academic resources, and join our signature programs: the Cultural Program and the Global Professional Skills (GPS) program.

Wednesday, July 31 – Visiting and First Year Abroad Families: Campus Resources

Join this session to learn more about how your visiting and First Year Abroad student can be involved on campus, use academic resources and join AUP’s signature Cultural Program.

Tuesday, August 6 – Campus Life, Health and Safety

Join this session as we focus on student safety on and off campus, the on and off campus health resources for students, and ways to prepare your student for life at AUP.

Thursday, August 8 – Degree Seeking Families: Landing Day and Orientation Overview

Join this pre-departure information session as we talk about arriving in Paris, moving into student housing, the First Year Student Success Program, student orientation, phones, banking and Metro Navigo passes.

Friday, August 9 – Visiting and First Year Abroad Families: Landing Day and Orientation Overview

Join this pre-departure information session as we talk about arriving in Paris, moving into student housing, student orientation, phones, banking and Metro Navigo passes.

In-Person Orientation in Paris: Schedule

For the in-person portion of Family Orientation, you are invited to join your student on campus for a welcome from staff, faculty and leadership, as well as campus tours, information workshops, and more.

Monday, August 26 - Family Campus Welcome

Drop by to see us for refreshments, campus tours, AUP family goodies and more! 

Location: TBA

Time: 12 pm - 4 pm

Tuesday, August 27 - Leadership Welcome to AUP

Join us to hear from the AUP Leadership team as we welcome you to our community!

  • Visiting, Partner and First Year Abroad Families: 2-3:30 pm 
  • Degree Seeking Undergraduate, Transfer and Graduate Families: 4-5:30 pm
Tuesday, August 27- Au Revoir Cocktail

Join us to raise a glass to the incoming class and to new adventures at AUP. We look forward to celebrating this major milestone with you.

Time:  6-8 pm

Activities Around Paris

Looking for somewhere to stay in Paris? We have hotel partners with conveniently located, comfortable accommodations. Looking to learn something new about Paris? AUP encourages you to get to know the City of Light with various cultural activities. Discover special-themed tours, tastings, and activities led and organized by AUP's partners by clicking the link below.