Parents and families are an important part of our community. Your student is important to us, and we look forward to getting to know you over the next four years.
¶¶ÒõMAX is dedicated to cultivating a student-first environment, supporting skills development, and independence. We acknowledge the important role parents and families play in each student’s development and are committed to informing and engaging you as a partner throughout your student’s academic journey.
Here you will find resources, important calendars and deadlines, news, and FAQs that impact the ¶¶ÒõMAX community.
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Welcome Week
Welcome Week is an experience that takes place before classes begin in the fall and begins on move-in day. Students will have the opportunity to meet other new students, learn more about campus and the surrounding community, meet with their academic advisor, and finalize their fall schedule. This experience is mandatory for all incoming students and will conclude on the first day of class.
August 14 - 19, 2025
Family Weekend
Save the date for Family Weekend 2025!
September 12-13, 2025
Family Weekend provides an opportunity for parents and families of ¶¶ÒõMAX Students to participate in the life of campus and reconnect with their student.
Please check back for registration and event information.
Parent & Family Resources and FAQs:
Dean of Students Office
The ¶¶ÒõMAX Dean of Students Office supports the mission of the college by providing resources and services to students to help them integrate into the ¶¶ÒõMAX Community. Our office is committed to helping all students meet their full potential.
Critical Campus Safety Communications
To maximize the safety of the campus community, the college provides the information found on this webpage.
Campus Safety & Parking
More than half of the first-year students bring a car to campus, but it is not necessary.
First-year students who bring a car to campus are required to register it and park it in the First-year Parking lot located behind McCoy Theatre.
FERPA
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. If a student would like to give someone else access to their academic information, a FERPA release can be requested from the Student Life & Registrar reception desk.
Mail Services
Students will be assigned a campus mailbox number. The mailboxes are located on the lower floor of Burrow Hall.
Students can ship packages for move-in to the ¶¶ÒõMAX Mail Center one week prior to their move-in date.
Meal Plans
Meal Plans are required for all residential students. Meal plan selections are made during the housing selection process.
Information about advising, registration, the major/minor declaration process, and AP/IB credit can be found on this page.
Report a Student Concern
Information about reporting procedures for concerns and emergencies can be found here.
Residence Life FAQs
All first-time, first-year students at ¶¶ÒõMAX must live on campus for their first three full academic years.
¶¶ÒõMAX Express FAQs
¶¶ÒõMAX Express provides support for the offices of the Bursar, Financial Aid, and Registrar.
SAS determines and provides reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis for students who have demonstrated a need for the services.
Students can visit the Health Center for routine health concerns.
The Student Counseling Center provides free and confidential individual counseling for all ¶¶ÒõMAX Students.