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UMobile Parents

Welcome to the University of Mobile! Whether you are the parent of a current or future student, the University of Mobile would like to offer you resources and information that will help enhance your student's college experience. If you find you need additional information, please contact the University of Mobile's Student Success Center at 251.442.2414.

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Parents: Ten Things You Should Know About Your Student At School

  1. This is a huge adjustment for them, one of the biggest in their lives. It would be hard to conceive another time when they will be exposed to new food, the stress of balancing up to five classes, making new friends and social connections, sharing a bathroom with non-family members, learning to balance new found freedoms….
  2. They are going to miss home. They may or may not say it, but it will likely bother them if you move to another state or redesign their room into a media center. This is a transition period for them. Give them a semester to adjust before putting in the hot-tub, craft room or putting green.
  3. Mail is king. Every day, like so many lemmings moving towards the edge of a cliff, your son or daughter will likely make the trek to their mailbox looking for signs that the outside world hasn’t forgotten them. Rally the family members, make a phone call to Aunt Helen and Grandpa Joe…try to get something in the mail to them. Even a post-card will help stave off the disappointment that comes from looking into empty mailbox.          
  4. Remind them of home. Send them a photo of Rex or Kitty. Subscribe to the home-town paper and have it delivered up to school. Mail them some homemade goodies the second week of school when the initial excitement of being away at college starts to wane.
  5. Send Money. They have none. A five dollar bill in the mail means they can skip a meal on campus and get a sandwich in town. Having a little cash in the pocket makes them feel better.
  6. Don’t send too much money. Spread it out over the semester. You don’t want them paying for everyone’s pizza on their floor that first week of school because they have $500 in their debit account.  It’s not the best plan to give them total financial independence on top of everything else all at once. Mail money or gift cards in small amounts throughout the semester.
  7. Set up a weekly phone time where you will call to check in. Whether it is at 3pm on Sunday afternoon or 6pm on Tuesday night…pick a time that you can catch up with your student. Learn to text message to send regular messages of support and love.
  8. If you are worried, call someone at the school. There is a team of professional staff dedicated to making sure your student gets connected and is doing well at college. If you are worried, call to check in with your student.
  9. Co-curricular activities help students be successful at college. Whether it’s joining a varsity or club sports team, joining one of the many clubs offered on campus or connecting up with student government…students who do well at college are the ones who are connected to other social groups and organizations. Encourage your student to get involved.
  10. Trust your instincts. No one knows your son or daughter as well as you do. Follow your gut. If something doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t. If you are worried you are calling too much…you probably are…dial it back to once or twice a week. Stay connected to them and talk to them about your concerns and the things they do that make you proud.

University of Mobile Magazine Fall 2011

Parent Tips

The University of Mobile's Student Success Center has developed important tips for parents that apply to each month of the year. Click here to view parent tips for each month.

Parent Resources

Online Resources

College Parents of America: www.collegeparents.org

Century Council: www.centurycouncil.org

Parents, You're Not Done Yet:

www.centurycouncil.org/files/materials/ParentsBroch-English-UPDATED.pdf

Suggested Readings

Letting Go: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the College Years 5th Edition (2009) written by Coburn & Treeger

You’re on Your Own, (but I’m Here if You Need Me), by Marjorie Savage (2009)

A New Chapter

10 Keys Ways To Be Supportive
Being a Coach and Encourager
Developing Trust and Respect
FERPA: Health and Safety Emergencies
How Students Stay Safe
Talk Topics for Students
The Value of Getting Involved

 
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