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College Parenting 101: Navigating Your Child's University Journey

Essential guide for parents supporting students in academics, dorm life, finances, and autonomy. Access resources, webinars, and tips for effective communication. Stay informed and involved with Panther Connections.

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College Parenting 101: Navigating Your Child's University Journey

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  1. College Parenting 101 “The central struggle of parenthood is to let our hopes for our children outweigh our fears.” Ellen Goodman, American Journalist (1941 - ) Office of Parent and Family Resources Sandy Talbott Parent and Family Liaison

  2. Pitt Start Day 2 Career Services College Parenting 101 Understanding Pitt’s ABCs: Academics, Book Options, Classroom Expectations The Wellness Center (Student Health Service and The University Counseling Center)

  3. Transitioning • Becoming an adult • Let your student take control of the move-in • Money management/time management • Are you an alarm clock parent? • Does your student like pink? • Res Hall Life – RAs and RDs

  4. Summer Conversation Starters • 10 top places for your student to visit • Listed in the Parent Guidebook • Webinars (live and archived) • Housing packets • Parking pass!

  5. From Director to Support Specialist When you receive that phone call or text (and you probably will), be prepared to ask questions/clarify Resist the urge to solve it Resiliency

  6. From Director to Support Specialist • Communications • Important to talk with your student • Know her class schedule and using that, agree on a “talk time” • Set up scheduled times or a window of time to talk • A situation today may be history tomorrow

  7. Alcohol Edu and Haven • Mandatory for freshmen • Alcohol Edu for Parents • Student portal is separate • http://www.everfi.com/alcoholeduforparents • Haven - Sexual Assault • http://www.everfi.com/haven

  8. Fall Orientation • Arrival Survival • http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/traffic/ • Move-in will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 22, 23, 24 • Convocation Aug 24 • Parent Reception • Bye-Bye! 

  9. Looking Ahead • Add/Drop • Family Weekend • Sept. 30 - October 1 – 4, 2015 • Fall Break October 17 • Academic Calendar • On or Off Campus housing next year?

  10. Trains, Planes, Automobiles and Buses! • Have conversations regarding expectations when your student comes home. • Pitt Buses • Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break • Other forms of transportation • Megabus or Greyhound • Flights • Train

  11. Parent Resources Panther Connections Newsletter Parent Guidebook Parent Web site - www.parents.pitt.edu Webinars Dedicated email – parents@pitt.edu Dedicated phone– 412-624-8548

  12. Panther Parent Ambassadors Custom polo shirt Assist with summer sendoffs Tours and special programs Assist with on-campus programming when convenient Occasionally write newsletter articles Register at Panther Parent Ambassadors

  13. Office of Parent and Family Resources • www.parents.pitt.edu • parents@pitt.edu • 412-624-8548 • Sandy Talbott • Parent and Family Liaison • Electronic version is uploaded at parents.pitt.edu • Click on “Parents of First Year Students”

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