Parents & Families
Student Orientation and Success (SOS) recognizes and appreciates the vital role parents, families, and other supporters play in their student’s success at the Â鶹´«Ã½. Serving as a centralized resource, SOS strives to equip parents, families, and other supporters with the knowledge of university resources and services and provide experiences to strengthen their relationship with their student as a partner within their educational journey and experience.
Â鶹´«Ã½'s 2024-25 Orientation Guidebook, is packed with resources and program information to help guide your student through their first semester at Â鶹´«Ã½. Be sure to review all the valuable details inside to ensure they have a smooth and successful start.
Join the Â鶹´«Ã½ Family Network!
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Family Network is designed to provide the information you need when you need it. This resource will help current and future Â鶹´«Ã½ families stay engaged and focused on what matters most: your student's success.
Self-Paced Parent & Family Orientation
Family members and guests of incoming students play an important role in their student's transition to Â鶹´«Ã½. We recognize the support you need as well, so we have designed a self-paced online Parent and Family Orientation to meet your specific needs and concerns.
Parent & Family Events and Opportunities
Family Day
Join us for an unforgettable Family Day, an annual celebration where students bring their families and guests to experience the vibrant Â鶹´«Ã½ community firsthand! Mark your calendars for September 21, 2024, and get ready for a day filled with fun connection, and memorable moments.
Parent & Family Advisory Council
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Parent and Family Advisory Council provides feedback on parent and family programs and experiences, communicates with parents and families, serves as a liaison between parents, families, and the University, volunteers at Â鶹´«Ã½ events, and assists the University in its outreach efforts.