Youth in Orbit Program Resources
Youth in Orbit is built on partnership between students, families, instructors, and the institution. Our public program resources are provided so current participants, prospective families, partners, and members of the community can clearly understand how Youth in Orbit operates and what is expected of every member of our program community.
These documents represent the current public-facing standards of Youth in Orbit. Enrolled families may receive additional forms, agreements, notices, and cohort-specific information through official program communications.
Student Handbook
The official guide to student life, expectations, opportunities, and responsibilities within Youth in Orbit.
The handbook explains the student experience from admission through graduation, including program culture, attendance, conduct, safeguarding, learning expectations, credentials, cohort watch participation, leadership opportunities, the Youth in Orbit Watch Expo, the Swiss Experience, Acts of Return, and alumni engagement
The official guide for parents, guardians, and families supporting a Youth in Orbit student.
The handbook explains the family’s role in the Youth in Orbit experience, including communication, attendance, student safety, transportation, events, media consent, credentials, travel opportunities, the Swiss Experience, family responsibilities, concerns and complaints, and supporting students throughout the program.