Take a look at some important reminders to consider when preparing for your student's arrival at UWRF.

• We have taken the time to discuss our student's expectations, goals, and concerns related to college.
  
  
• We've talked about how we can best help him or her.
  
  
• We have made a commitment as a family to keep the lines of communication open.
  
  
• We have talked with our student about the differences between high school or their previous institution and UWRF and have helped him or her identify strategies for success.
  
  
• We have encouraged our student to get to know his or her professors and seek their help when needed.
  
  
• We understand that some students may struggle to find their place on campus. We have encouraged our student to take part in campus activities and join student organizations.
  
  
• We have discussed the academic, career, and social support services available at UWRF with our student and when and how he or she might use them.
  
  
• Understanding the importance of the academic advisor, we have encouraged our student to meet with his or her advisor often to fine tune educational plans and identify problems early.
  
  
• We have worked with our student to complete the necessary financial assistance forms.
  
  
• We have identified the contributions we will make for our student's future education and which expenses our student will pay.
  
  
• We have reviewed the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) with our student and have talked about what it means for our family.
  
  
• We have asked our student about his or her academic major and have encouraged our student to talk with his or her advisor about any potential major changes.
  
  
• Our student has had an opportunity to share the specifics of his or her daily life with us so we understand where we may offer advice or support.
  
  
• We have discussed the possibility that academic problems may arise with our student and how we might approach working through them.
  
  
• We have asked our student about his or her instructors.
  
  
• We understand that the Department of New Student and Family Programs is a place where, not only our student can get help, but we can receive assistance as well!