Parent Handbook

Welcome to the Southwestern University family! Since this campus will be your student's home-away-from-home while at college, it is important that your family feels comfortable and informed.

This handbook is a resource of facts, phone numbers and some well-intentioned advice to help you with your student's college transition. While you may have received the Parent Handbook when your student began his or her time at Southwestern, some of the content changes yearly. This online resource will provide you with the most updated information you need to empower your student to succeed in college.

Our best advice -- encourage your student's independence. As he or she learns to manage time and money and to make many life-shaping decisions, your love and support will confirm your belief in him or her. Ask your son or daughter what he or she has learned -- inside and outside of the classroom. Beyond the academic experience, Southwestern University offers many opportunities for campus involvement, community service, fitness and leisure. Remember that mail, food and money can be meaningful motivators!

During your student's college years, you will receive Southwestern, the University magazine; News from SU for Parents, a monthly electronic newsletter; invitations to Family Days; and much more. If you have questions about ways to get involved, attending athletic events, plays or concerts, or where to get t-shirts and other Southwestern paraphernalia, please contact us. You may want to visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu to keep up with new developments at Southwestern. Your family is a significant part of our campus community and we hope that you always feel at home in Georgetown.

Sincerely,

Georgianne Hewett '90
Associate Vice President for Alumni & Parent Relations

Grace Josey Pyka '05
Assistant Director for Alumni & Parent Relations