Orientation
Parking during Setting Sail

The parking location for Setting Sail will be in Parking Lot I, L or M.

Setting Sail Check-In Time

Check in will begin at 8 a.m. in the David Student Union for students and parents/guests.  The program begins promptly at 9 a.m. in the Ferguson Center for the Arts.

Dining Services

Lunch and dinner on Day One are provided for students and registered parents/guests.  Desserts and coffee are also available in the evening of Day One during the Parent Social. Breakfast is provided for students and registered parents/guests on Day Two.
 
Student Accommodations & Luggage

Students are required to stay overnight in the residence hall during Setting Sail.  Students should bring their luggage when they check in the morning of Day One. 

If you need to arrive the day before your Setting Sail date, please indicate your request for early arrival accommodations on the Setting Sail reservation form. Early arrival accommodations are available for students and their guests. Early arrival check-in time is 4-midnight in the lobby of York River West.  There is an additional fee of $18 per guest/student for early arrival accommodations.  Please be sure to indicate your need for early arrival when making your Setting Sail reservation.
 
Parent/Guest Accommodations

Parents, guardians, and guests are welcome to stay in an on-campus residence hall separate from their student. Parents will check in with their students at the David Student Union and then take their luggage to Potomac River Hall. On campus housing arrangements must be made when making your Setting Sail reservation.  Parents, guardians, and guests may make their own hotel arrangements if they chose not to stay on campus.  Please consult the Parent/Guest Accommodations section of your confirmation packet for hotel information.

Helpful Hint

If you plan to attend the same Setting Sail with a friend, submit your on-line reservations as close to the same time as possible. We cannot guarantee dates prior to receiving your completed reservation.

Disability Services

Students, parents, guardians or guests with special needs who desire interpreters and/or other accommodations must contact the Office of Disability Services at (757) 594-8763  at least two weeks prior to their scheduled Setting Sail date.

Wheelchairs are not available for use. Students and parents/guests needing a wheelchair must provide their own.

President’s Leadership Program

Students enrolled in the President's Leadership Program should make every effort to attend the first or third session of Setting Sail to coincide with the Leadership Adventure. For more detailed information, you are encouraged to contact the PLP office at 757-594-7207.

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Tel: (757) 594-7160
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Email: dosa@cnu.edu
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