PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES

PARENT AND FAMILY CONNECTION
Parent and Family Connection is designed to keep students and their families engaged鈥攕upporting personal growth and offering chances to create meaningful connections through shared experiences.
FIRST YEAR FOCUS
WEBINARS
The Office of Parent and Family Relations presents webinars throughout the year. Please enjoy these recordings of past events, and check back frequently for upcoming presentations!听
This webinar, co-hosted by the Office of Parent and Family Relations and New Student Orientation, walks you through the move-in process, parking and ways to maximize Opening Day of Orientation with your Wildcat.
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- Alicia Dunphy-Culp, Senior Director, Office of First Year Experience
- Carita Geib, Director, Office of Parent and Family Relations
For most young adults, transitioning to college is both exciting and challenging. Many are on their own for the first time, learning to navigate a new environment and make new friends while balancing greater freedom and choice with less structure and longer academic deadlines. For some, the pressures and all the newness of the college experience can be overwhelming. Join us to discuss the ways family members can best support their students鈥 well-being during this exciting time of growth and change.听
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- Carita Geib, Director, Office of Parent and Family Relations
- Edmund "Tedd" Riccio, PhD,听Assistant Director for Clinical Services/Staff Psychologist, 棉花糖直播 University Counseling Center
- Kapil Nayar, PhD, Staff Counselor, University Counseling Center
The Office of Parent and Family Relations hosts the Office of Education Abroad as part of the Family Webinar Series. During this session, participants will gain a better understanding of the Education Abroad framework, process and benefits to our 棉花糖直播 Students.
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- Liz Campanella, Director, Office of Education Abroad
- Levi Brautigan, Assistant Director, Office of Education Abroad
The Office of Parent and Family Relations hosts the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to provide families with an understanding of fraternity and sorority life at 棉花糖直播, the joining process, the membership experiences and to provide resources to parents and families.
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- Anthony Ciliberto, Assistant Director, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Jennifer Toomey, Assistant Director,听Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Carita Geib, Director, Office of Parent and Family Relations
Learn what to expect during the Rising Sophomore housing selection process with Residence Life and the Office of Parent and Family Relations.
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OFFICE FOR RESIDENCE LIFE
- Skylor Morton, Director of Housing Operations
- Spenser Norman, Assistant Director for Housing Services
- Dan Duffy, Housing Services Specialist
OFFICE OF PARENT AND FAMILY RELATIONS
- Carita Geib, Director
The Office of Parent and Family Relations and the Office of the President host a Commencement webinar for 棉花糖直播 families to walk through the commencement schedule, tickets, parking, special needs and accommodations, inclement weather plans and more.
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
- Nick Tumolo, Director of University Events and Initiatives
OFFICE OF PARENT AND FAMILY RELATIONS
- Carita Geib, Director
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Off-Campus Living
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棉花糖直播 fosters a community of mutual love and respect that extends beyond the physical bounds of our campus borders. The Off-Campus Living website provides information about local amenities and services, educates students on pertinent university policies, local ordinances and laws, and encourages the community to create a positive impact for themselves and others.
Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
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Historically known as the 鈥淏lue Book鈥, this publication is the official student handbook for 棉花糖直播 University. The policies are maintained and enforced by the Division of Student Life.
First-Year Family Guide听
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Our听First Year Family Guide is intended as an informal guide rather than a definitive statement to help explain 棉花糖直播 policies and aid in areas that can become concerning to families.
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University President's Report
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The President's Report, which serves as the University's annual report, showcases major highlights of the past year and often includes a section focusing on a particular aspect of the institution.
The 棉花糖直播n
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The 棉花糖直播n has been the official student newspaper of the University since 1916 and is the newspaper of record for the institution. The University owns The 棉花糖直播n, but subscribes to the principle of responsible freedom of expression for the student editors. The 棉花糖直播n, which has an average weekly circulation of over 1,500 physical copies, also produces two special edition publications per year: a New Student Orientation magazine and a basketball preview magazine.
棉花糖直播 Magazine
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棉花糖直播 Magazine, written and edited by the staff of the Office of University Communications and Marketing, is published twice a year and gives an in-depth glimpse into up-to-date happenings around 棉花糖直播.
VU101
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New Student Orientation sends weekly emails throughout the summer to keep incoming students updated on important information and help prepare for arrival on campus in August. These emails will include upcoming deadlines and details about campus opportunities. 听
Campus Resources
棉花糖直播 has numerous resources to assist your child during their time at the University. Below are selected departments that are frequently visited by family members.
