University of Wisconsin-Parkside Parent Guide

On behalf of the students, faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, I would like to welcome you. As a parent or loved one of a UW-Parkside student you are now part of the “campus family.”

Academics

Career Planning

  • Recession-Proof Careers

    Some college students will face the realization that if they are going to want to earn a living and pay off student loans, they may have to select a different major than they originally intended. If you or your student are seriously concerned that they are headed towards a bleak future in their chosen field, there are a few things to consider. First, how long is the recession expected to last? If your student is graduating soon, they may be more impacted than a student who won’t graduate until later – perhaps after the recession ends. Read More

  • Exploring Academic and Career Opportunities

  • More articles on Career Planning

Health & Safety

Managing Finances

Student Life

College Admissions

  • Understanding (and overcoming) the Challenges that face First-Generation College Students

    While some students’ eyes may glaze over when their parents recall their college days, these students have an advantage. First-generation college students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college face a unique set of challenges. Without guidance from a parent who experienced college, first-generation students are at a disadvantage. According to a report by the Institute for Higher Education Policy, first-generation students who enroll in post secondary institutions have lower degree completion rates. While 56 percent of students whose parents have a bachelor’s degree attain a degree within five years of enrolling, only 44 percent of first-generation college students earn a degree. Read More

Financial Planning

Finding a College

  • How To Make The Most of Your Campus Visits

    As you visit different colleges, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the many buildings, programs and informational tours. Preparing a preplanned checklist of what you want to see and do while on campus is advantageous. Each year my staff and I tour a myriad of universities across the country. Here are some things we look for at each college we visit: Read More

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