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. 

Registration is now closed. If you plan to join us in Paris, please email us at familiesataup.edu. Thank you.

Virtual Events: Now Live!

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
Tuesday, July 30 - Degree Seeking Families: Campus Resources
Wednesday, July 31 – Visiting and First Year Abroad Families: Campus Resources
Tuesday, August 6 – Campus Life, Health and Safety
Thursday, August 8 – Degree Seeking Families: Landing Day and Orientation Overview
Friday, August 9 – Visiting and First Year Abroad Families: Landing Day and Orientation Overview

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 this open house to pick up your AUP Family Welcome Bag, your orientation name tag, take a self-guided tour or join us for a guided tour at 13:30 or 15:30. Á bientôt!

Location: Grenelle Lobby – 147, rue de Grenelle

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!

Location: Chateauform City – Les Jardins de Saint Dominique 49-51, rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris, France

  • 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.

Location: Chateauform City – Les Jardins de Saint Dominique 49-51, rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris, France

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.