Planning Ahead

For Parents of Students

The University has a wealth of information for parents and strives to address your needs and concerns. The list below includes some helpful links to get you started.

Transition to College

Understanding Today's Student

10 Tips for Parents of Prospective College Students (JobWell)

Transition to College: Separation and Change for Parents and  

       Students (NYU Child Study Center)

You're On Your Own (But I'm Here if You Need Me) (book, Marjorie Savage, U of M Parent Program Director)

Undergraduate Student Learning and Development Outcomes

The U of M Parent Program

THE PARENT WEBSITE

U of M Parent FAQs

Admissions and Orientation

VISITS AND EVENTS!
Meet Your Admissions Counselor

Admission Deadlines

Admission Decision Overview

Application Checklist

Checking the Status of an Application

Parents of PSEO Students

College of Design Dean's Reception and Orientation

Parent Orientation

Computers

Computers on Campus

CDes Undergraduate Computer Guidelines

Safe and Secure Computing

Safety in Online Communities

Finances and Student Records

Costs and Aid

Scholarships

Billing

Office of Student Finance

Money Management

Education Tax Benefits

Student Records

FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act)

Parent/Guest Access to Student Records

Learning Enrichment

Learning Abroad

Career Services (internship and Job search)

CDes Mentor Program

Internships

College Life

Campus Safety

Emergency Preparedness

Parking and Transportation

Housing and Residential

Safety in Online Communities

Student Mental Health

Student Employment

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Campus and City Life