PARENT INFORMATION
Your student has moved to 宅男研究所, now what? We know that as parents/guardians you might
have many questions of your own. Our goal is to keep you informed and provide you
with all the information needed to make your student鈥檚 academic career a successful
one.
Housing Options
With 9 residence halls, 2 apartment complexes (University Court and University Apartments), and Greek Court, you鈥檒l be sure to find a housing option that fits your student's needs. Read about the reasons why your student will benefit from living on campus and compare costs to living off campus.
Residence Hall Living
Help your student make their room a home away from home! Check out our Flickr page to see room decoration ideas and other photographs of what it is like at 宅男研究所.
Homecoming
Our annual Homecoming Week in October typically has time-honored traditions such as the parade, tailgate and football game, pep rally, and pancake breakfast. The spirit-filled week features a variety of opportunities for 宅男研究所 students, faculty, staff and alumni to showcase their Panther Pride!
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Alert 宅男研究所
To ensure student safety, you should have them sign up for the Alert 宅男研究所 text-messaging system which will notify them of emergencies requiring immediate action around campus.
Alert 宅男研究所
Get Involved!
This is a great way for your students to have fun and establish life long friendships while carrying a number of responsibilities in the residence halls. Panther L.E.A.D.S., , , and Student Affairs Prep Program are all great opportunities available to on-campus students.
Resources on Campus
Rest assured that we'll take care of your students while they're on campus. Our housing communities are staffed 24/7 and we have friends all over campus to help your students as well.
Helpful Advice
Many things have changed since the beginning of the academic year. Students have become
more self-reliant; parents have developed their own interests or are focusing more
of their attention on younger siblings; and in some homes, the student鈥檚 room may
have become an office or a sibling鈥檚 bedroom. As a result, weekend and holiday visits
back home often provide challenges for both students and parents. Fortunately, you
can take a number of steps to make sure this time at home is enjoyable for all.
Take a look at the list, keep an open mind, and use the tips for the upcoming break
to ensure that it鈥檚 a successful one.
- Let your student know you understand things are different than when they were in high school and that you are willing to consider some new house rules. Share your thoughts regarding the rules that need to remain the same and those that are up for negotiation.
- It鈥檚 not unusual for students to want to spend considerable time seeing old friends from high school and new friends from college who may live nearby. Parents, having eagerly awaited their student鈥檚 return, maybe disappointed and hurt by such behavior. Be flexible and work with your student to schedule family times when you can all be together.
- Express interest in your student鈥檚 life at school but avoid an interrogation. Pressuring students for information is like trying to swim out of quicksand. It seems like a good idea, but the outcome may be contrary to the intended goal - which is to sustain a healthy relationship with your student.
- Learn from the past. Review the successes and mistakes of previous visits, and try to do more of th