Families in Transition
If you are unable to attend the Families in Transition session(s), you can review the information listed on this helpful FIT gateway developed for parents.
Dear FIT Parents and Families,
In just a few weeks, your student will join the FIT community and start a new journey with us. We have been busy planning for an engaging and informative New Student Orientation experience that we hope will allow your student to connect with peers and learn about the various support services and resources at FIT. It is in this spirit of engagement that we'd like to invite you to attend our Families In Transition welcome session taking place in person on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 12pm EST.
Families in Transition is an opportunity for FIT families to get a feel for student life and to connect with other folks who will be making similar transitions. This session will include an interactive presentation on what to anticipate now that the young adults in your life are beginning a new journey. We aim to give you a unique perspective on how to support your students as they transition to FIT and feel secure that they are in good hands.
On Sunday, August 23rd, the session will be hosted by Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success, Dr. Tardis Johnson, Assistant Vice President for Student Success & Dean of Students, Dr. Corie McCallum, Director for the Department of Student Life, Christie Graziano, and Director for Residential Life, Angela Brown. After the official welcome session, we invite you to attend the Family Resource Fair, where you can learn about the many offices and services the College offers to support your student.
For planning purposes, please RSVP your attendance. Logistical and registration information is below.
Schedule
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 10am - 12pm EST
Location: Dubinsky Student Center, Room A-570
Stop by the FIT-ABLE Disability Support Services Office for coffee and a donut, and learn more about the Department staff and services available!
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 12pm - 1:30pm EST
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheatre
Families in Transition is an opportunity for FIT families to get a feel for student life and to connect with others who are making similar transitions. This session will include an interactive presentation about what to expect as the young adults in your life begin this new journey. We want you to feel secure that they are in good hands and aim to give you a unique perspective on how to support your students as they transition to FIT.
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 1:30pm - 3pm EST
Location: John E. Reeves Great Hall
Following Families in Transition (Family Welcome Session), we invite you to attend the Family Resource Fair, please join us to discover all of the offices and services that FIT has to support your students.
We look forward to welcoming you to our FIT community.
Best Wishes,
Corie A. McCallum, PhD
Assistant Vice President for Student Success & Dean of Students
Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success
Tardis Johnson, EdD
Vice President
Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success