Welcome!
We at St.Cloud State University who work with college students know how valuable resources and support are to both parents and guardians of college students. We find that the parents/guardians who are most actively involved and maintain open communication lines with their sons and daughters, will have the students who are most likely to succeed academically, make wise and appropriate choices and refrain from engaging in high risk behaviors such as alcohol and drug abuse.
We have put together the following links to aid you on your quest for knowledge. Whether these resources are for your first child you are sending to college or your second or third, we hope you will find the information provided below to be educational, informative and relative to the needs of today's students. We wish you the best and much success on your journey as you transition away from your most valuable assets, your son's and/or daughter's.
Emergency Information and Planning A helpful website from the Public Safety Department on our campus which has university policies and procedures, helpful planning and emergency information.
The Loop--A Parent's Guide to Student Success This monthly calendar is prepared annually and mailed to all on-campus parent's right before the academic year begins. It has important dates of programs and events happening on campus and also serves as a great resource of "transition issues" that students and their parents might go through while their son/daughter is away at college.
Safety and Security Postcard This postcard mailing is sent to parents during the first semester their child is off to college at SCSU. It serves to remind parents of the many safety/security measures that are offered to the students while living on campus and attending the university.
The Campus Link-Parent Newsletter, December 2009 This is a monthly on-line newsletter specifically designed for SCSU parents and family members. Each edition has important information that is helpful to parents with issues such as: Homesickness, alcohol and drug issues, how to let you as a parent, and so much more. A lot of information you will need to assist you as your son or daughter is off to college can be found in this newsletter. We hope you will find the publication both useful and informative.
The Campus Link-Parent Newsletter, November 2009
The Campus Link-Parent Newsletter, October 2009
The Campus Link-Parent Newsletter, September 2009
The Campus Link-Parent Newsletter, August 2009
The Campus Link-Parent Newsletter, June 2009
The Campus Link-Parent Newsletter, May 2009
Roommate Agreement Form
This form is used for all on-campus students during the first month of school. We encourage roommates to discuss the following items and to answer the following questions openly and honestly with each other.
Families Husky Hot Line Newsletter
This newsletter gives families the information and access to resources they need to help their students have a successful experience at SCSU. It is published three times per year and serves as a valuable resource for parents/guardians.
College Parents of America
What is College Parents of America? College Parents of America (CPA) is the only national membership association dedicated to helping parents prepare and put their children through college easily, economically, and safely. Today's college parents represent an estimated 12 million households."
Facts on Tap Resources
This helpful and useful website will provide you with valuable information as it relates to college students.
It will prepare you for all types of facts on alcohol and other drugs that face college students in today's society.
Residence Life Info
This valuable and helpful resource will provide information on college and university residence life and housing issues. This sites offers great articles and other resources designed to help make the transition for both students and parents to campus life as smooth as possible and will answer many questions that you might have.
Alcohol, Other Drugs and College: "A Parent's Guide"
This website has all the most updated and recent information concerning alcohol and drugs on a typical college campus. This is a great resource for all family members.
National Resource Center for First-Year Experience Students in Transition
A great and helpful resource for all parent's and family members concerned with children attending college for the first time and a host of useful resources to make college life as seamless as possible.
College Times
A section of the "New York Times" Online. If you haven't accessed the NY Times site before, you will have to register and establish a password. It's free and full of great information to both students and parents of all ages.
Parents Guide to College
This website offers parents a wealth of information on helpful tips when applying for financial aid or college scholarships.
