Parents are encouraged to maintain close contact with their dependents while they are away from home. There will be periods of adjustment for the students away from home and this contact will help them adjust. The university also does its best to help students overcome “homesickness” if it occurs.

Parents are also encouraged to inquire of the university at any time they have a concern dealing with any matter, be it academic, social or personal. Parents should review our website and learn as much as possible about the university so that they are knowledgeable about what is available to their dependents and how their sons and daughters can best make use of the university services. Direct inquiries can be made to the Registrar’s Office, the Office of International Affairs, the Office of Student Affairs, etc. By providing the student’s name and ID# (if known), an immediate inquiry can be made of a situation or of a student’s status and reported back to the parents quickly.