Parents are important partners in their student's success. The Dean of Students Office can help provide you with information and tools to mentor and guide your student through transitioning from high school to college, through learning to balance study and college activities, to learning interviewing and resume skills at the career center when it is time to prepare for the next step after university. There are many services and opportunities available to students.
Orientation
Are you a new Vandal Parent helping your student prepare to come to the University of Idaho for the first time? Sign up for
Parent orientation and sign your student up for
New Student Orientation.
Parent Newsletter
Want to keep up on all that is happening on campus?
Sign up for the
Vandal Parent Newsletter, written by Bruce Pitman, Dean of Students.
Parents Guide
Take a look at the University of Idaho Parent's Guide website with information about special weekends like homecoming, Dads' Weekend and Moms Weekend.
Holiday Break Bus
The Dean of Students Office offers a Holiday Break Bus for Thanksgiving break, winter break and spring break that takes students to destinations in southern Idaho and a bus that travels to the Portland, Oregon area and makes stops in between. Find out how to sign up your student for the Holiday Break Bus.
Counseling and Tutoring Center
Learn about services available to your student. The Counseling and Testing Center offers students access to a wide range of counseling services, resources, and referrals. Many students experience a variety of difficulties including stress, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems during their college years, and find that it is helpful to discuss their personal, educational, or career concerns with a professional. The CTC provides a supportive and confidential environment for students to explore their concerns and learn new skills to deal more effectively with problems that may be interfering with their personal well-being and academic goals.
Important Dates:
Moms' Weekend 2013: April 19-21
Dads' Weekend 2013 is Nov 1-3
Homecoming Weekend 2013 Sept 22-29 (football game on Sept. 28)
Moms' Weekend 2014: April 4-6, 2014
Help your student keep track of the deadlines for adding and dropping courses by keeping up on the
Registrar's list of
dates and deadlines.
If there is a service you are looking for that you can't find, or if you have questions, don't hesitate to email us at askjoe@uidaho.edu or call us at (208) 885-6757.