Spring 2023 E-News from UofM Parent & Family Services
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Whether it’s being away from home, living with a new roommate or starting a new course schedule, many students adjust to changes every semester. While some seem like they take the adjustment process in stride, others may find it more difficult.
No matter how it looks from the outside, adjustment is a process that all students go through. It’s common to struggle with adjustment, and it’s important to recognize that the process looks different for everybody.
Here are a few ways to help your student with adjusting to change:
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| - Help them go at their own pace, while encouraging them to stretch the boundaries of their comfort zone.
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Encourage them to establish small routines (same bedtime each night, favorite study spot, take regular walks)
- Encourage them to connect with other Tigers (Visit the Student Involvement Zone or Multicultural Affairs; find a student organization to join, explore intramural activities, join a study group, etc.)
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Encourage them to prioritize their health and wellness.Getting enough sleep (7-9 hours per night), eating balanced meals and staying active can all help your student’s mind and body feel regulated when going through times of change.
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Register Your Family for Spring Day- Feb. 4, 2023
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UofM Parent & Family Spring Day is an opportunity to connect with the University of Memphis, support your student, get to know fellow parents and families, and show your Tiger pride.
On Saturday February 4, 2023, we will host an exclusive Family Mingle at Memphis Tigers Men's Head Coach Penny Hardaway’s brand-new restaurant, Penny's Nitty Gritty, located inside the Westin Hotel from 11:30 am -1:00 pm, then head across the street to the FedEx Forum for the 1:00 pm tip-off of the Memphis Tigers v. Tulane basketball game.
Online registration is required to attend Family Spring Day events. To register, families must purchase an individual package for each person planning to attend. Registration will close on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
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Join the UofM Parent & Family Association
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Membership in the Parent and Family Association (PFA) allows you to take an additional step to connect and engage with the UofM and other Tiger families, while providing you with information and opportunities to support your student's learning.
Members receive:
- Welcome bag filled with goodies
- PFA E-newsletter every other week
- Complimentary main campus parking passes
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Scholarship opportunities
- Commencement gift
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Help At Your Fingertips: The Parent & Family Services Website
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The Parent and Family Services website was created to serve the parents and families of current and future students. We hope that you will find all the information you need to help you help your student during their first year, final year and everything in between at the University of Memphis. Some of the things you can find on our site include:
- Tiger Family Resource Hub
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Parent & Family Calendar
- Tiger Vocabulary
- Tiger Talk YouTube Episodes
- Links to College Parent Publications
- Ways to get Involved
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Send Love To Your Student From ANY Distance
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A nice hug can make all the difference during life's challenges. While you may not be physically able to give your student a hug, you can still show them that you care about their wellbeing and success. Sending them a "Hug From Home" is the next best thing to your warm embrace!
Each Hug from Home purchase includes delicious candy, UofM memorabilia items and a personalized note from you. Order a spring semester Hug From Home by February 6. Your student will be able to pick up their special surprise treat on campus February 9-10 or 13-14.
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Healthy and Whole: Student Health Center
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The UofM Student Health Center (SHC) provides outpatient care, medical testing services, health education, and health promotion to students, faculty, and staff on campus. Students may be seen during the semester in which they are enrolled. A current University ID must be presented for admission. Most services are offered free of charge. Appointments must be requested on the student's MyPatient Portal.
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Disability Resources for Students (DRS)
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Disability Resources for Students (DRS) arranges, coordinates and provides academic accommodations and support services for qualified students with disabilities. DRS also provides disability awareness training to faculty and staff, promotes architectural and program access on campus, and represents the interests of students with disabilities on various campus committees.
To receive disability related accommodations and services, students must first register with Disability Resources for Students and provide current and appropriate medical and/or psycho-educational documentation which identifies the specific nature and extent of a qualifying disability, including the functional limitations currently imposed by the disability.
Contact DRS:
110 Wilder Tower
(901) 678-2880 V/TTY or drs@memphis.edu
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UofM Counseling Resources
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The UofM Counseling Center provides personal/psychological counseling (individual and group-based), career counseling and psychological/vocational testing for students. Additionally, it offers a host of online wellness resources that students and parents can take advantage of.
Relaxation Zone
Students can go to the Relaxation Zone in Brister 302 to unplug and practice self-care and relax their mind. The Relaxation Zone offers a variety of services called "relaxation stations", including multiple massage chairs, a biofeedback computer station, zen garden sand trays, stress relief coloring, positivity board and more.
Contact the Counseling Center:
214 Wilder Tower
(901) 678- 2068
Crisis/Emergency: (901) 678-4357 (HELP)
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Career Services: Empowering Students to Take Ownership of Their Professional Development
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Career Services helps Tiger talent thrive by assisting students with the successful transition from college to career. No matter what their classification is, your student should connect with Career Services to help clarify their career goals, prepare for job and internship searches, interviews or assist with planning for graduate/professional school.
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Tiger SmartStart Program: Quick Facts
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Through a partnership with Barnes & Noble College, the Tigers SmartStart program allows undergraduate students to receive required course materials for all classes for a flat fee per credit hour, regardless of how much each individual textbook or digital access would cost to rent or purchase separately. Getting textbooks is now much easier for students, which will ultimately improve their success at UofM. In many instances, families can reduce the cost of traditional textbooks by up to 50%!
Five Things Parents & Families Should Know:
- The cost to rent course materials is a flat fee of $24 per credit hour. (Ex: 12 credit hours = $288 vs. up to $576 if purchased separately!)
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Upon registering for courses, undergraduate students will be automatically enrolled in the program, and the fee will be billed to the student's University account.
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Students can opt-out of the program beginning 30 days before the first day of class and up until the second Friday of classes. For spring 2023, the deadline to opt-out is JANUARY 27. Refunds follow the University's USBS schedule.
- Students will receive an e-mail to verify their order and select a fulfillment preference. An e-mail notification will be sent when the order is ready for pickup or when it ships. Digital course materials will be delivered for the student's course(s) in Canvas.
Students will need to return physical textbooks at the end of the semester, by the last day of finals. There is an option to purchase the physical textbooks at the end of the semester.
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Academic Support Means Student Success in the Classroom
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The Educational Support Program (ESP) enhances student learning through engagement and involvement outside the classroom, supplements classroom instruction, and promotes student academic achievement and success to increase retention and graduation.
Virtual Tutoring
This service is FREE to all current UofM students and allows you to work in real-time with a tutor or submit a question online 24/7 (subject to tutor availability).
Register for virtual tutoring>>
Center for Writing and Communication
The Center for Writing and Communication is a combined writing and speaking center that offers free, one-on-one consultations with a trained staff available to offer students feedback on their writing and speaking assignments at any stage in the process.
CWC Spring Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm; Friday, 9am-noon
Make an appointment >>
Contact: cwc@memphis.edu or 901-678-1694
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| Academic Learning Centers
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Academic Enhancement Center (AEC)
207 Mitchell | 901.678.5226
Get better in General Education courses, Spanish, History, Philosophy, and in any course.
Business Learning Center (BLC)
256 Fogelman CBE | 901.678.3912
Get better in Accounting, BIT, Finance, Business Statistics, and other Business courses.
Science Learning Center (SLC)
217 Mitchell | 901.678.2704
Get better in A&P, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ESCI, and other Science courses.
Centennial Place Learning Center (CPLC)
186 Centennial Place | 901.678.2704
Get better in Science, Spanish, Math, Engineering, and other courses.
Lambuth Learning Center (Lambuth Campus)
4A Wilder Union | 731.425.7398
Math Learning Center (MLC)
341 Dunn | 901.678.2704
Get better in Mathematics and Statistics courses any major
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Contact the ESP Office at 901.678.2704 or esp@memphis.edu for updates and additional educational support resources.
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Student Leadership & Involvement (SLI) engages students in promoting positive social change through transformative learning, community engagement, and leadership development.
The Value of Engagement:
- Meet new people and network with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
- Refine skills that will help in your future career, such as working with others, communication, time management, decision-making, and problem-solving.
- Feel connected to the university experience and have fun.
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Grow as an individual and future professional.
Encourage your student to join a student organization, participate in leadership training, perform community service, and attend on-campus programs.
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Discover unique opportunities for engagement and connection at the UofM in the Tiger Zone portal. Tiger Zone can be used to search for student organizations, find events and activities, and track engagement and involvement.
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Tiger Athletics: Go Tigers Go!
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Tiger Nation stand up! View the Tiger Athletics calendar to see when Tigers across all sports are scheduled to compete, then make plans to attend a game in person or tune in via various media outlets.
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To stay up to date with all upcoming dates, deadlines and events, please check out our Parent & Family Calendar.
January 9
Deadline to sign up for e-refunds on TigerXpress
Financial Aid Disbursement Fee Payment Deadline for Spring 2023 semester by 4:30 p.m. (for students who register through January 9, 2023.)
January 11
Fee payment deadline for Spring 2023 semester by 4:30 p.m. for students who register through January 11, 2023.
January 13
Late Registration Fee Begins (Any new initial enrollments may incur a $100 Late Registration Fee.)
January 15
Spring-eRefunds (direct deposit) will begin to post to students' bank accounts.
January 16
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No Classes; University Closed.)
January 17
First Day of Classes
January 19
Last Day to Add/Drop courses (100% refund)
January 20
Late Payment Fee (Tuition & Fees must be paid by 4:30 p.m. to avoid a $100 Late Payment Fee.)
January 20-27
50% Fee Adjustment/Refund Period (Full Term Courses Only)
January 27
Tiger SmartStart Opt-Out Deadline
January 28
0% Fee Adjustment/Refund Period (Full Term Courses Only; through end of term)
January 31
Registration Deadline - Parent & Family Spring Day Feb. 4
Last Day to Add/Drop courses (100% refund)
February 1
Tiger Scholarship Manager - Scholarship deadline
Parent Fund Scholarship Deadline (PFA Members only)
Fall 2023 Housing Application Opens
February 4
Parent and Family Spring Day
March 6-12
Spring Break (No Classes; University is OPEN)
Spring Break (TN E-campus dates are Mar. 6-10)
April 3
Summer Term registration period begins
April 8
Last Day to withdraw (Full Term courses; "W" grade assigned)
April 26
Last Day of classes (Wednesday)
April 27
Study Day (Thursday)
April 28 - May 4, 2023
Final Exams
May 7
Commencement (Tentative/Date subject to change.)
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CONTACT US
UofM Parent and Family Services
205 Administration Building
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2115
parents@memphis.edu
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