Parent Resources and Information

Time for Parents Newsletter

Stay current with Time for Parents, a Newsletter for Parents of Freshman Students:

Volume 4, Issue 5, January 2010

Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2009

Volume 4, Issue 3, November 2009

Helpful Links for Parents

Below is a list of resources most commonly utilized by parents. Click here for a complete list of student services.

Academics - Learn about your daughter or son's chosen major, requirements, and the opportunities available to them through specific programs.

Advocacy and Safety Services - Get information about campus safety and University Police. Connect with the campus through our Parent/Family Helpline.

BASC and Dining Services - BASC has a parent Web page just for you! Learn about meal plans, gifts, care packages and more. Did you know that college students love to get mail? Send your daughter or son a gift for a special occasion, or just because. Now you can easily add money to a meal plan right from home.

Career Services also has a parent Web page! Learn about the many services and tools available to your student at all stages of their career exploration.

College Events - Get involved! The following links will help you become a part of our community:

First Year Experience Program - All the resources a first year student needs! Learn about our Peer Mentoring Program and read about academic and social support available to our first year students.

Health and Counseling Center - Find out about our immunization requirements, procedures and what we'll do if your daughter or son gets sick. The Counseling Center is available for students on an individual or group basis.

Massage Therapy Clinic- A licensed massage therapist provides ever-so-relaxing half-hour massages, by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Student cost is $25, billed to the student account... great gift idea! Call the Health Center at 585-395-2414 to make an appointment.

Office for Students with Disabilities - Resources are available for your student to help them succeed. Our staff is ready to help. Read about the assistance available to eligible students.

Residential Life - Your student's "home away from home." Find out more about our campus living environment and the opportunities available. For parents preparing for your student's big move to campus, check out our comprehensive guide on what to pack and what to leave at home.

Student Learning Center - Available to all students at any point in their college career. Read about all that SLC has to offer!

Undergraduate Admissions - Questions or concerns about your daughter or son's application status? Click here for more information about Admissions, to sign up for a tour or to contact an Admissions Advisor.