Congratulations to your incoming first-year Pilot on their graduation from high school! Summer is about to get even more exciting! This newsletter is loaded with important information and dates to know before we welcome you and your Pilot to campus in two short months.
Support from parents during college has a direct connection to success both inside and outside the classroom. Whether you’re a seasoned Pilot Parent or new to the Pilot Family, please know that there is support for YOU during your student’s college journey. Reach out to me at parents@up.edu with any questions or concerns you have as we get closer to move-in day and the start of Orientation on August 24.
It is a privilege to partner with you on your exciting new UP journey!
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Bryn Rose (she/her)
Associate Director of Parent Engagement
parents@up.edu
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Four Summer Zoom Webinars We Think You'll Appreciate
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Our Parents as Partners summer webinars are coming up! These free, helpful Zoom sessions are designed for new students and their families to highlight important topics and answer questions in order to get the most out of the transition to college.
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Save the Date For a Pilot Welcome Reception Near You!
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We're excited to offer Pilot Welcome Receptions in Portland, Seattle, San Jose and Pasadena this year! These fun-filled social gatherings are a great opportunity for our newest students and parents to get to know each other before heading to The Bluff!
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Plan to Attend Student (and family!) Orientation
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New Student Orientation is for students and their families starting on move-in day, Thursday, August 24. The parent sessions end on Saturday the 26th. Don't miss the Parent Social, or the chance to meet the UP community and fellow Pilot parents, as you learn about important University services and resources.
Encourage your student to complete their pre-arrival orientation course before they arrive on campus in August.
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Student Health Center and Insurance
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UP students have access to comprehensive primary care services on campus! The Student Health Center (SHC) provides care for illnesses, injuries, and some chronic health conditions. Clinicians can write prescriptions, order imaging, and provide referrals as needed. The SHC bills health insurance for visits the same way most primary care and urgent care clinics do. PLEASE NOTE: students are automatically enrolled in the PacificSource Health Plan; if your student has their own insurance, please read important information below:
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Planning Ahead for Study Abroad
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It's not too early to start thinking about a Study Abroad experience while at UP, and for your student to explore their options. Applications are due November 1 every year for the following summer, fall, and spring programs. Visit this page for info for parents and families. Reach out to studyabroad@up.edu with any questions.
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Report Scholarships to Financial Aid!
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If your student has been awarded scholarships outside of UP, congratulations! Be sure to have them report them to Financial Aid using the Outside Scholarship Reporting Form in the link below.
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Top 8 Tips for Roommate Success
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This month, incoming first-year students receive their on-campus housing assignments, which may be met with excitement or fear. These Top 8 Tips for a successful roommate experience, written by a recent UP graduate and former Resident Assistant, are a must-read for you and your student!.
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| Sending Mail and Packages to Campus: How it Works
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Save the Date! First-Year & Sophomore Family Weekend
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First-Year & Sophomore Family Weekend is Friday, February 16 to Sunday, February 18, 2024! More details and registration information will be shared in the fall for this memory-making weekend filled with music, Pilot basketball, socials, PilotTalks, academic showcases, and more!
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| Fall Tuition Invoice Available July 7
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Fall tuition and housing invoices will be emailed to students’ UP email accounts on July 7, with payment due on August 7. Learn how to set up Parent Proxy access to gain access to this information; your student must initiate the process for granting proxy access to you. Alumni & Parent Relations will be hosting a webinar on July 12 with staff from Financial Aid and Student Accounts who can provide tips and answer questions about the invoice and payment.
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What to Bring, What Not to Bring to Campus
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The Office of Residence Life has created a comprehensive list of items to bring, and a reminder of what to leave at home. Use these lists as guidelines for the best ways to make the most of a tiny living space. Packing in boxes that can be flattened are a great idea; larger suitcases can be stored in the residence hall trunk rooms, under beds, or on top of movable wardrobe units.
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Conversation Starters for June
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This summer before your student leaves home for the first time, you'll likely have a long list of things to do in preparation for move-in day. When you need a break from discussing Twin XL sheet patterns, or which cleaning supplies to bring (pro tip: remind them how to use them!), switch it up a bit with some of these great conversation starters to help you both be prepared for the big move to campus:
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RESOURCES & IMPORTANT DATES |
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5000 N. Willamette Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97203
up.edu/parents | 503.943.7328
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