With Winter Break coming to a close very soon, it's important to have some conversations with your student before they head back for the spring semester! 

Suzanne Shaffer, author for Collegiate Parent, says "After the dust from their homecoming settles, your parenting kicks in. You might discover your student dealing with one or more of these common first-year challenges: homesickness, depression, academic frustration, social struggles and financial difficulties. During winter break, you might also notice signs that college isn’t quite the dream your student had anticipated. Even if they're adjusting well, naturally you’re curious about their college experience thus far. These simple questions will open the door to your student sharing what’s been happening over the last few months. Although it may be difficult some weeks, we encourage you to set aside a certain time out of the week for you to hear your student's voice! Whether it's a phone call or facetime, savor the special moment with your student- give them some grace, and listen intently."

Click the link below to gain insight on what types of conversations you should be having at this time with your student. Remember to not bombard them at once- try to enjoy what is left of your time together, the spring semester will be here before you know it!

Shaffer, S.  Evaluating Your College Student's First Semester — Winter Break Conversation Starters. https://collegiateparent.com/student-life/evaluating-your-students-first-semester/

Join fellow UofM parents, families, and students on Sunday, February 23, 2025 for a spirited day as we cheer on the Tigers and enjoy downtown Memphis. The event 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.

 We will host a Family Mingle (food, music, fellowship, giveaways) in the heart of Downtown Memphis at Tin Roof, located on the most iconic musical street in the country from 11:00 am -12:00 pm. Then, we'll head to the FedexForum to cheer on the Memphis Tigers Men's Basketball team as they compete for the "W" against Florida Atlantic University.

Online registration is required to attend Parent & Family Spring Day events. Be on the lookout for more details coming soon!

Tiger Talks are an interactive resource designed to help you connect with faculty, staff, and students and answer some of your questions about the University of Memphis. There are a few ways you can participate in our Tiger Talk sessions:

Click the link below to check out our Spring 2025 Tiger Talk topics and dates. We look forward to seeing you at these events!

Joining the Parent and Family Association (PFA) is your next step towards deeper connection and engagement with the UofM. Membership gives you an opportunity to network with other Tiger families and provides you with an additional layer of information to support your student's learning and growth. If you haven't joined yet, there's still time to join and take advantage of the benefits of membership!

PFA members receive:

Purchase a Hug From Home and Finals Care Package for Your Student!

Send Some Love Bundle: Families have the option to save time and money by purchasing a Send Some Love Bundle, which includes one (1) Hugs From Home and one (1) Finals Care Package. Bundles can be purchased NOW at the link below. You can choose to ship the package to your student for an additional cost or have them pick it up on campus for free during designated distribution dates. 

Individual Hugs from Home: You also have the option to purchase Hugs from Home separately for the Spring semester. 

Use the link below to access the site for all Division of Student Affairs sales. Once you have clicked the link, scroll down to "Parent and Family Deliveries." Click on this option and then choose your selection!

The Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham Student Emergency Relief Fund was set up to aid UofM students facing financial hardship which would otherwise interfere with their success at UofM. The fund provides limited emergency awards to currently enrolled students who experience unexpected or temporary expenses. Please consider donating today!

Your generous donation will allow this important support program to remain and grow!

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.

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Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a kitchen novice, these cooking classes offer a delightful experience for everyone! Open to all students, faculty, staff and guests, our hands-on sessions are designed to be both enjoyable and educational.

Classes take place in the Tiger Food Lab teaching kitchen, located inside the Student Wellness Center.

This spring, their cooking classes focus on foods that benefit your brain, gut and overall well-being. Encourage your student to join the classes to explore new techniques, savor diverse ingredients and experience the joy of cooking and dining together.

Click the button below to view the class dates and to register!

Wednesday, February 19, 2025- 3:00- 5:00 PM

UC Ballrooms

Practicum, Internship & Career Fair for Mental Health/College of Education students and the community.

Is your student interested in any of the above fields of study? Encourage them to attend this annual career fair specific to their interests!

Friday, March 21, 2025- 12:00- 2:00 PM

This career fair is hosted by AIAS and the Department of Architecture. It is an opportunity for students to network with professionals and learn more about the field. 

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM, UC Ballroom

Make sure your student is ready for UofM's largest, university-wide All-Majors Career Fair! Annually, over 100 major organizations recruit at the UofM Campus, hoping to connect with 500+ students from all majors to promote career and internship opportunities.

The Center for Writing and Communication (CWC) 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. 

Make an appointment >>

Contact: cwc@memphis.edu or 901-678-1694

The CWC is located in room 110B in the Learning Commons of McWherter Library.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Rose Theatre 

This is an opportunity for students and staff to learn about the Study Abroad programs offered on campus. If your student is interested in studying abroad at all, please encourage them to attend!

Contact the Center for International Education Services for more information, or with any questions you may have!

Phone: 901.678.2814
Email: tigersabroad@memphis.edu

Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ned McWherter Library, 1st Floor Commons Area

Is your student working on a paper and not sure what do to? Not fully confident in their writing skills? Interested in developing their knowledge about academic writing practices? Encourage them to go to Tigers Write, and University Libraries staff will be happy to assist them!

Student can join experts from the Department of English, the Center for Writing and Communication, and the University Libraries for information on: developing a topic & thesis, structuring a paper, finding sources, citing sources, revising a paper, and careers in English.

TRIO is seeking UofM first-generation and students with disabilities to be a part of a unique federally-funded undergraduate experience inclusive of personalized coaching, financial aid/scholarship assistance, access to a learning lab, cultural enrichment and more. Participation slots are limited, so don’t delay.

Apply at https://www.memphis.edu/trio/apply/index.php

Tiger Scholarship Manager is the UofM's online software system for our departmental and private scholarships. Tiger Scholarship Manager will provide a fast and efficient way to apply for additional resources to support your student's educational goals on campus.

Encourage your student to complete or update their general scholarship application and apply for the recommended scholarships by February 1, 2025!

Are you a Parent and Family Association member? Don't forget about one of your membership perks- an exclusive scholarship opportunity for your student!

Encourage them to apply for one of our twelve one-time scholarships only open to student's whose parent or family has joined the Parent and Family Association.

Students can apply online for this scholarship in the Tiger Scholarship Manager through February 1, 2025.

Rising Leaders

Calling all future leaders! 

In this one-year program, students will develop as leaders individually, as a group, and with the global community by completing a mandatory comprehensive leadership curriculum and using those skills as volunteers in the community.  Rising Leaders will receive $1,000 for one year as participants in this program.

Rising Leaders is open to incoming freshmen AND current University of Memphis students graduating in/after Spring 2026. Apply now on Tiger Scholarship Manager!

Emerging Leaders

Are you also the parent or family member of a future Tiger? Encourage them to apply for the Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program!

The Emerging Leaders Scholarship is awarded to in-state and out-of-state first-year students who demonstrate an interest in leadership development and qualify for eligibility according to our requirements. It is available to first-time students and renewable for up to 4 years for students attending the University of Memphis Main Campus. Applicants must have applied and been accepted to the University of Memphis. 

The Emerging Leaders program can accept up to 35 students in each incoming cohort. A portion of those spaces are available for out-of-state students, who are eligible for an out-of-state tuition waiver.

Encourage your student to attend any Warm Welcome events that may interest them! Schedule is listed below. 

Tuesday, January 21st   

Wednesday, January 22nd

Thursday, January 23rd

Friday, January 24th

Is your student interested in Greek Life? Empower them to check out any of these upcoming events to gain more information.

For questions regarding Fraternity & Sorority Life, contact Melissa Oshodi, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life at 901.678.2349 or moshodi@memphis.edu. 

The Tiger Leadership Institute (TLI) at the University of Memphis is a student-led program aimed at equipping undergraduate students with essential leadership skills that can be applied both in and out of the classroom. This unique leadership development experience offers three distinct six-week curricula, each tailored to students at different stages of their leadership journey. 

Discover and Connect will be the TLI Curricula offered in the Spring 2025 semester.

Signups for Discover and Connect for the Spring 2025 semester are open now. Encourage your student to sign up by Friday, January 31, 2025!

Your student can 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. For on-the-go searching of engagement opportunities, your student can download the TigerZone Mobile app in the App Store, Google Play or go online.

Returning Residents: 

The application opened for returning residents on Monday, January 6, 2025. This application now includes room selection in the initial process! Your student's final assignment will still come at a later date- encourage them to monitor their University communication for more information.

New Residents/ Transfer Students: 

The application process began on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Please remember that housing is distributed on a first come, first serve basis, so it is best for your student to apply as early as possible!

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to housing@memphis.edu. 

We are excited to announce that the newly renovated UC Market will feature Amazon Just Walk Out technology and is slated to open after Winter Break. This innovative shopping concept allows customers to enter the store, select items, and leave without traditional checkout.

Here’s how it works:

Entry: Customers use the Amazon app or a linked credit card to unlock the store.

Shopping: Inside, shoppers browse freely while sensors and cameras track the items they pick up or return.

Automatic Checkout: When they leave, the system charges their Amazon account for the items taken.

Convenience: This eliminates waiting in line, making shopping faster and more efficient.

During construction, the Market is temporarily relocating to Grind City. The temporary location at Grind City will be fully operational, and Dining Services is committed to ensuring that services remain uninterrupted during this period.

All full-time undergraduate students automatically receive $350 in Tiger Eat$ each fall and spring semester if they are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and have at least one on-campus class. These funds can be used at all UofM dining locations!

We highly recommend that all students upgrade from Tiger Eat$ to a meal plan. 

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to dining@memphis.edu. 

Memphis defeats West Virginia to win 11 games for the second time in school history!

With back-to-back 10 win seasons for the first time in school history, now is the time to jump on the bandwagon!

The 2025 season features home games with Arkansas, Tulane and Navy, so don't wait!

No. 19 Memphis Victorious Over ECU!

The No. 19 Memphis men's basketball team came out on top over East Carolina, 74-70, in an American Athletic Conference matchup Saturday afternoon inside FedExForum!

Memphis men's basketball will return to FedExForum on Thursday, January 23rd as the Tigers welcome Wichita State to the 901 for Student Appreciation Night!

Memphis women's basketball fell in a rock-fight game to Rice on Sunday afternoon at Tudor Fieldhouse, dropping the conference bout, 71-59. 

The Tigers will be back in action at Elma Roane Fieldhouse on Wednesday, January 15th at 7:00 PM against North Texas!

Memphis Baseball season tickets are now on sale! Opening day is scheduled for Friday, February 14!

The $99 season-ticket package is the best way to guarantee tickets to the Mississippi State and Ole Miss games.

New for the 2025 season, kids ages 18 and under will receive free admission all season long!

STAND UP Memphis!

Tiger Nation stand up! Get your tickets and cheer on the Tigers. 

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. 

The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium offers weekly shows, free and open to the public. Stay tuned for the Spring 2025 schedule!

Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. For safety reasons, there is no seating once the IN USE lights are on. No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium. Parking available in the Hyde lot across the street from the Planetarium.

For more information, call 731.425.7368 or email planetarium@memphis.edu. 

John Edwin Yarbrough Scholarship

The University of Memphis at Lambuth has established the John Edwin Yarbrough Scholarship to benefit students in health sciences/services – the first scholarship in health sciences for UofM Lambuth. Yarbrough is retired from West Tennessee Healthcare where he served as executive director of Physical Therapy. He made sure the Physical Therapy Department set a model of care for the region.

To read more about this scholarship from the official media release, click here. 

G.G. Bray Scholarship

The Tennessee Chapter Y of P.E.O. International Sisterhood in Jackson, Tenn., has endowed the G.G. Bray Scholarship for women majoring in education at UofM Lambuth.

Applicants must be women pursuing a degree in education at UofM Lambuth. One or more scholarships per year may be granted. The amount of each is to be determined by the number of qualified applicants and the amount available in the fund.

To read more about this scholarship from the official media release, click here. 

Are you a Lambuth parent? Be sure to follow their social media accounts in order to stay informed on all campus happenings! 

Their primary account is Instagram. Follow them here for event promotion, student position advertisements, and to get a good feel for the campus climate.

To stay up-to-date with all upcoming dates, deadlines and events, please check out the Parent & Family Calendar.  

[* POT = Part-of-Term]

[* IPP = Installment Payment Plan]

JANUARY

January 8-14 - "Save My Seat" Emails will be sent to students to confirm their attendance for Spring 2025 classes

January 14 - Initial drop for all students not enrolled in the Installment Payment Plan (IPP) and who have a balance of $200 or more. (4:30 PM)

January 20 - M. L. King, Jr. Holiday (UofM is closed)

January 21 -

- First day of classes (Full session and 1st POT)

- $200 late fee will be assessed to all new registrations.

- Students who have not completed their immunization requirements will be dropped from classes.

January 27 - Last day students can register online in myMemphis portal.

January 28 - Students may submit a schedule adjustment form or TigerHelp ticket to the Registrar’s Office for registration changes. (Instructor approval required.)

January 29 - Final drop for all students not enrolled in the IPP and who have a balance of $200 or more. 

January 30-31 - Students who were dropped must pay 25% of their outstanding + anticipated Spring 2025 balance (the Jan. 7 and Feb. 1 payments). 

January 31 - Official last day to register for all Spring 2025 courses 

FEBRUARY

February 1 -

- 2nd Installment Payment Due (IPP)

- Tiger Scholarship Manager Scholarship Deadline

February 2 - No initial registrations will be permitted on this date. Any request for a Spring 2025 schedule adjustment as of February 2 will be subject to review and possible denial by the instructor and/or University Registrar to help ensure student success in classes. (Students may register online for second part of term classes.)

February 23 - Parent and Family Spring Day

MARCH

March 1 - 3rd Installment Payment Due (IPP)

March 7 - Last Day of Classes (1st POT)

March 10-16 - Spring Break- No Classes (University is OPEN)

March 17 - First Day of Classes (2nd POT)

March 18 - Tiger Talk: Career Services

APRIL

April 1 - Final Installment Payment Due (IPP)

April 7 - Registration for Fall/ Summer 2025 Courses Opens

April 12 - Last day students can drop their Spring 2025 classes online and receive a W grade.

April 30 - Last Day of Classes (Full POT)

MAY

May 1 - Study Day (Full Term - Classes do not meet/No student activities)

May 2-8 - Final Exams

May 10 - Spring 2025 Commencement

May 11 - Spring 2025 Commencement Backup Date (due to Grizzlies NBA Playoff Potential Schedule)

May 15 - Final Official Grades Available (Full POT)

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