Managing Roommate Conflicts
Managing Roommate Conflicts Article courtesy of University Housing Now that we are more than a month in to the school year, we felt it is a good time to check in with you and offer some tips on how to… Read More
First Year Focus
How To Talk About Involvement With New Students
How To Talk About Involvement With New Students Student Involvement is more than just student organizations. Do not wait to get involved! Being involved in something (organization, programming, a job, leadership programs, etc.) is proven to increase retention and persistence… Read More
Norris Health Center: Tips For Handling Homesickness
Norris Health Center: Tips For Handling Homesickness Homesickness is a natural reaction to going away to college and is a very normal part of the human experience. When we feel homesick, we’re feeling insecure or uncomfortable with where we are, physically and emotionally,… Read More
Surviving The First Six Weeks Of School
Surviving The First Six Weeks Of School The first six weeks of school might well turn out to be the most challenging for your student. They’ll be adapting to the academic and social rigors of college while also learning to… Read More
Understanding The Rhythm Of College Life
Understanding The Rhythm Of College Life Certain times in the academic year tend to be universally challenging to students. Parents and families who understand the ups and downs of the first college year are better able to help their students… Read More
Updates and reminders from University Housing
Updates and reminders from University Housing Hi Panther families! As you likely have already seen, University Housing assignments started to be released on Friday, July 9th and can be found in your student’s MyHousing portal. Assignments will continue to be… Read More
English 102 Summer Offerings
English 102 Summer Offerings Take advantage of this great opportunity for your student to get ahead before the start of the fall semester! ENG 102 is being offered this summer beginning July 12-Aug. 21. This will be a hybrid session… Read More
Preparing for your student’s first college semester
Preparing for your student’s first college semester One of the best things your student can do to ensure they graduate in four years (or less!) is to take at least 15 credits each semester and supplement those credits with summer… Read More
Moving Out of University Housing
Moving Out of University Housing As the academic year nears the end, we want to prepare you and your student for the steps to move out properly. Residents are allowed to have up to two (2) guests assist in the… Read More
Overcoming A Poor Start Academically
First-Year Focus: Overcoming A Poor Start Academically It’s not uncommon for a student (or their parent) to be disappointed in their grades after the first semester or two of college. Some students even end up on Academic Probation – which can… Read More