Student Life

Getting Around: Go Green!

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At UC Irvine, students don’t need to have their own car. UCI’s award-winning Sustainable Transportation program makes it easy to go green and save money at the same time.

Housing FAQs

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From Refrigerators to Roommates: Frequently Asked Questions. More information at http://housing.uci.edu

Is your student considering studying abroad?

Click "Read More" for helpful resources on studying abroad.

Mariner Access Card (MAC)

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The Mariner Access Card (MAC) is the official CCGA identification card and the key to the campus. With it, you can access services, attend events, and make purchases on campus without the hassle of carrying cash.

Dining and Meal Plans at a Glance

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A breakdown of campus wide dining plans for your new university student

Help Them Get Involved, Student Involvement at Emory

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After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

Student Services

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No clue where to go for your question? No matter the question, if you don't have the answer, stop at the Dean of Students' Office in the SAC. The entire staff is ready to help

Housing

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Housing and Residence Life works to keep your student engaged and part of campus life through a variety of educational and social events. Staff also work individually with students to make sure they feel welcomed, supported, celebrated and a part of the campus scene.

Letting Go: Changing Your Family When a Child Goes to College

If you are like most parents, letting a child go out into the world is one of the hardest things you will ever do. After all, you have always been there, taking care of your baby, planning his days, offering the best chance of success, and shaping your child's life. Now he is ready to go off to college to start living as an adult. Where does this leave you? How will your family cope with the change? While the transition from child to adult is often trying for teens, it can be equally stressful for families. However, by knowing what to expect and what you can do to help, this can be one of the greatest times your family will ever know.

Help Them Get Involved, Student Involvement at VCU

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After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

Help Them Get Involved, Student Involvement at Fresno State

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After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

Help Incoming College Students Prepare For Orientation

For soon to be college students, summer means college orientation and getting ready for the new school year. Orientation generally lasts one or two nights, and is a great way for students to get a feel for their new campus and their class. Orientation will make your student even more excited to start their semester. Before orientation, there are a few ways to help your college student prepare.

When College Kids Come Home for the Summer

The first summer home with your college student may take some getting used to. Your student has become accustomed to a different lifestyle that may not follow the same rules that are set in your household. Find common ground with these helpful tips.


 

Celebrating Accomplishment – How to Honor the College Grad without Ignoring the Rest of the Family

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As a parent, you want to celebrate the accomplishment of your new college graduate, but doing so can sometimes diminish the achievements of their younger siblings. Here are tips you can use to include the whole family in the graduation celebration.

College Parents: How to Maximize Family Time With Your Student Over The Summer Break

Your student is home for the summer, and there's so much you want to do with them during their time off.  Though you expect to have your student at home a majority of the summer, they most likely have set plans to meet up with friends or have even picked up a summer job. Since their time spent at home is limited, here are some ways to maximize your time while they are home for summer, and get some quality time between college parents and their student home from college.

Looking for 5 Unusual, but Fun Summer Activities To Do With Your College Student?

It's summer break and your college student is heading home, if they aren't home already. You're happy to them and can't wait to spend some much needed quality time together. To keep your student happy for the summer and to create fantastic memories together here are five unusual activities you may want to consider.

Student Housing

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Living on campus is a great way to make friends. Plus, the residence halls are close to classes and offer great meal plan options. Many students choose to live on campus for these reasons and more.

Help Them Get Involved, Student Involvement at UMD

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After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

Leveraging Summer Break: How to Plan Summer Activities With Your College Student

 

They've passed their final exams, cleared out their dorm room, and packed up the car. After a long, hard year at college, your son or daughter has returned to spend the summer break at home. At this point, as a university parent, you may find yourself wondering "what now? With a bit of planning, you can help your college student leverage his or her time away from school to their economic, academic and physical advantage.

 

Student Government Association (SGA)

SGA proudly draws students from every academic college and type of residence to create proportional representation for the whole student body. SGA impacts large- and small-scale change for the benefit of students in every part of the university.