Parents & Families
You have guided your child through many major life moments, and now is the time to help them navigate another major event — going to college. Whether this is your first time through the process or your 10th, you are bound to have questions. Please use us as a resource to help you along the way. Parents generally have questions about the following topics, so browse these areas of our site for information:
Parent Ambassadors
Are you looking for ways to get involved at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø? The university’s success is dependent on the people of our community and there are many meaningful opportunities for parent involvement. Consider becoming a Parent Ambassador and participate in one or more of the following ways:
- Accepted Students Day
Welcome and talk with our prospective parents & students.- Represent 17³Ô¹ÏÍø at College Fair
Lend a hand at a college fair in your neighborhood. Tag team with one of our Admissions’ Counselors or with another 17³Ô¹ÏÍø volunteer.- Volunteer at June Connection Days and/or August New Student Orientation (Move-In Day)
Welcome and talk with our incoming parents & students. Help them get settled into their home away from home.- Host A Welcome to 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Reception in Your Region
Partner with the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement to plan an event to welcome and introduce our newest Golden Wolves and their families. (Summer Send-Offs)- Homecoming & Family Weekend
Offer your ideas and assistance in planning events/programs for parents.- Letter-Writing Campaign
Write a letter of reassurance to accepted students encouraging them to enroll at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø or send welcome notes to first-year parents.- Share Your Career Expertise
Serve as an interviewer for Mock Interview Mania, Host a student(s) during Take A Golden Wolf to Work Week, or Provide internship, externship and job opportunities.- Be A Recruiter
Share your student’s and your 17³Ô¹ÏÍø experience with friends, neighbors and acquaintances in your community, at work etc.- Support 17³Ô¹ÏÍø
A gift will enhance your student’s education and future students.
Over 800 students named to Spring 2026 Dean's List
To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø adds four business leaders to Board of Trustees
Quartet with strong legacies of expertise, service and philanthropy join the university’s Board.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø names new Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Attorney and Professor of Business Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM most recently served as Interim Provost and Associate Provost.
Over 90 Students Awarded at 2026 Honors Convocation
Addictions and Mental Health Online Information Session
- Jun 17, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
With over 40 years of history, 17³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree is one of the oldest and best of its kind to be found at the college or university level. Now, you can experience this same level of excellence in a flexible, online degree program. Through this program, you’ll earn academic credentials required to take you one step closer for the certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) certification.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Addictions and Mental Health Online Information Session
- Jun 17, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
With over 40 years of history, 17³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree is one of the oldest and best of its kind to be found at the college or university level. Now, you can experience this same level of excellence in a flexible, online degree program. Through this program, you’ll earn academic credentials required to take you one step closer for the certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) certification.
Grad & Adult Admissions
The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D.
- Jun 23, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D. at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø on June 23, where you’ll learn more about our Ph.D. options.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Summer Open House
- Jul 10, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you’re just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.
Admissions