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Twelve, two-day orientations are hosted throughout the summer with 250 students in each session. Parents are encouraged to attend these sessions as well, which offer a separate w88 casino games login track just for them.

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More than 90 percent of freshman participate in these w88 casino games login student Orientations, and this has contributed to the 10-15 percent increase in retention of students between their freshman and sophomore years.

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"Students hear from leaders at the University, spend time in their colleges and with academic advisors and are given the opportunity to get to know other students," said Lindloff. "Our student w88 casino games login guides share inside tips and tricks that helped them as they navigated their first year."

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People interested in learning more can meet Ron and Wynter as they share photos and key information for w88 casino games login students about orientation.