Parent & Family Initiatives

 

Upcoming Events:

Spring 2025 Events

  • Family Webinar: Tuesday January 28, 2025 @ 6:00pm EST, Location: Zoom
    Topic: The Foundation Scholarship Process for Current ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Students
    Learn about the Foundation Scholarship application and selection process so you can encourage your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student(s) to apply!

  • Family Webinar: Tuesday March 11, 2025 @ 6:00pm EST, Location: Zoom
    Topic: Residential Life's Housing Renewal Process for Families of Current and Continuing ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Students
    Learn about the Housing Renewal Process for Current Students planning to live on campus for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Please note that this webinar will NOT cover the housing application process for families of incoming students beginning their ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ journey in Fall 2025.

  • Family Webinar: Tuesday April 8, 2025 @ 6:00pm EST, Location: Zoom
    Topic: Preparing for Commencement 2025
    Get ready to celebrate your student and learn important details about the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies

Fall 2024 Events

  • Family Webinar: Wednesday September 25, 2024 @ 6:00pm EST, Location: Zoom
    Office Presenting: Career Education and Development
    Services, career readiness/exploration, and resources

  • Family Webinar: Tuesday October 1, 2024 @ 6:00pm, Location: Zoom
    Office Presenting: Career Education and Development
    Internships 101

  • University Weekend 2024: October 17-20, 2024


  • On Campus Family Retreat: Sunday October 20, 2024, Location: Campus Center

Summer 2024 Events

  • Family Webinar: Tuesday June 11, 2024 @ 6:00pm EST, Location:  Zoom
    Office Presenting: Learning Access Program
    Disability services- processes, and accommodations offered at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ University

  • Family Webinar: Tuesday June 18, 2024 @ 6:00pm EST, Location:  Zoom
    Office Presenting: Residential Life
    The on campus housing experience, options, and processes at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ University

  • Family Webinar: Wednesday July 17, 2024 @ 6:00pm EST, Location: Zoom
    Office Presenting: Dining Services
    Dining options, meal plans, and navigating dietary restrictions at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ University

  • Family Webinar: Tuesday July 23, 2024 @ 6:00pm EST, Location: Zoom
    Office Presenting: ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Cares
    The referral process and support offered for students navigating challenges while at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ University

  • Family Webinar: Tuesday July 30, 2024 @ 6:00pm EST, Location:  Zoom
    Office Presenting: Student Health Services
    Services, immunization requirements, and support offered at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ University

  • Family Webinar: Tuesday August 6, 2024 @ 6:00pm EST, Location: Zoom
    Office Presenting: Counseling & Psychological Services
    Student Mental Health Support and Navigating your Student’s Transition to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ University

 

Family Ambassador Program Goals:

  1. Promote positive and constructive use of campus resources for student and familial concerns
  2. Positively impact student success through supportive student engagement opportunities
  3. Support incoming and continuing ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ families through the transition into the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ community

 

Parent & Family Post Newsletters

The Parent & Family Post is an electronic newsletter emailed to families. The newsletter provides information about upcoming events and deadlines as well as tips to help family members support their college students' success.  The newsletter is sent through our Family Listserv and shared on our social media platforms.

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