Just for Parents... Going to college is more than just "going back to school." The departure is a significant milestone in the life of a family and ushers in a time of separation and transition, requiring an adjustment on the part of parents, the college bound youngster, and the whole family. The Office of Student Life strives to support parents during this exciting time by offering the following information. While we wish to point out important topics, please take a moment to explore our site in its entirety. You will find an abundance of program, service, and contact information should you need further assistance. Helpful Campus Resources: Click on the link below...
Office of Student Life | We strive to create an environment in which students are encouraged to make positive choices regarding their college experience. Many of these choices involve roommates, living areas, study habits, leisure/recreational activities, and themes around which to build the communities. | | Resident Affairs Council | The Resident Affairs Council (RAC) is a unique student-run organization that exists to improve the quality of life of Loyola students by offering programs based on students' interests, as well as promoting a safe, supportive and welcoming community. | | Leadership & New Student Programs | The Office of Leadership and New Student Programs serves many functions to assist students both in their transition to college life and in their development as value-driven leaders in a diverse and changing world. | | ALANA Services | ALANA (African, Latino, Asian and Native American) Student Services is committed to providing support, services and programs that facilitate the success of all ALANA students at Loyola College in Maryland. | Student Health Center | Available for students and offers physical examinations, immunizations for travel, laboratory tests, an on-site pharmacy, allergy clinic, acne treatment, consultations, and referrals. | The Counseling Center | Provides individual and group counseling on a variety of topics including college adjustment, stress, anxiety, or various mental health issues. | Alcohol & Drug Education | Provides education, programs, and services to students regarding alcohol or drug consumption. | Financial Aid | Provides financial assistance/opportunities for students. | Academic Support | This office assists undergraduate students with their academics by providing resources for students to excel to their fullest potential. | Career Center | Engages students in their pursuit of a major, finding an internship, job searching, as well as admittance to graduate school. | Student Activities | This office creates activities for students to engage in both socially and culturally. Students are encouraged to be involved in planning activities for fellow community members. | Athletics | Students can be involved in athletics on different tiers including, intercollegiate, club, or intramural sports teams through the college. Students may also utilize the Fitness & Aquatics Center for their work-out needs. |
What do I do if my son/daughter: Click on the link below...
Important Dates, News, & Numbers to Remember: Click on the link below...
Resources for Parents of College Students: Click on the link below...
Top 4 Must Have Books for Parents: Understanding College Students (About.com)
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| Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money
Does your daughter call home in tears over the latest "crisis," leaving you feeling helpless and concerned? Is your son confused about his major? When children leave for college many parents feel uncertain about their shifting role. By emphasizing the importance of being a mentor, Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money shows that parents may have lost control over their college student, but they haven't lost influence. Sometimes when teenagers head off to college, parents feel less involved in their teens' lives. This book offers ways for parents and their teens to "connect" once again, and how to discuss both important issues and decisions that college students face, including peer pressure and choosing a major. |  | Letting Go A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years
Unlike other college guides targeted at students or about the admissions process, Letting Go is a compassionate, practical and up-to-the-minute self-help handbook for parents dealing with the confusing and conflicting emotions of watching their children go off to college. Using many anecdotes from students, teachers and administrators on the lines, the chapters lead parents through the transitional period from junior year of high school to senior year of college. The authors explain the mind-set of todays college students and what their hopes and fears are and offer parents help in figuring out when to encourage their child's independence and when to come to the rescue. With all-new sections on campus life, as well as the latest facts on the Internet and its impact on the admissions process, academics and student life, this is a must-have guide for every concerned parent. |  | When Your Kid Goes to College; A Parent's Survival Guide
You taught them how to do their laundry, bought them a year's supply of toothpaste, shampoo, and soap, and lectured them on the dos and don'ts of life beyond your threshold. The time has come for your child to leave for college, but are you prepared to say goodbye? Written by a mother who survived the perils of packing her own child off to school, "When Your Kid Goes To College" contains supportive, reassuring and helpful tips for handling this inevitable but difficult separation. Saying goodbye isn't the end of the world; it's just the beginning of an exciting new one for your child -- and for you! |  | You're On Your Own (But I'm Here if You Need Me)
Offers valuable guidelines on how parents can maintain essential communication and involvement with their college-age child, while respecting a child's need for independence, with helpful advice on when parental intervention is critical, how to know when to back off, and how to handle financial and credit issues, and more. |
Back to top Additional Relevant Web sites & Publications: Click on the link below...
- Parents & Guardians Guide for Assisting Your Student While in College
(Your Son or Daughter is Off to College, What should you expect?, Calendar of Common Stress Issues, Developmental Tasks for First Year Students, Recognizing When Your Son or Daughter is in Distress, etc...) - Information on Eating Disorders (Information about eating, food, & body image problems and options for help.)
- Trauma & Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (Helpful information and tips on dealing with trauma).
- Alcohol & Drug Addition Resources (Links of Interest)
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Resources
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