Hey Pilot Family!
This month's newsletter is loaded with important information and dates to know before we welcome you to campus in August. If this is the first newsletter you have received as a Pilot parent/supporter, take a look at last month's newsletter for a quick catch-up.
Support from parents during college has a direct connection to success both inside and outside the classroom, and there is support for YOU as Pilot parents. Hear what current Pilot parent Christine Smith has to say about her family's experience with the supportive environment at UP.
Reach out to parents@up.edu with any questions as we get closer to move-in day and the start of Orientation on August 22.
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 & Family Engagement
University Relations
parents@up.edu
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Sign Up for a Pilot Welcome Reception Near You! |
These informal social gatherings provide a fun opportunity for new first-year students and their parents to get to know fellow Class of 2028 Pilots who live in their local area. Connect with university staff over some great food, get questions answered, and make new friends before coming to campus in August. We can't wait to meet you!
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Join us for Summer WAVE, a program that gives new students a head start on their college journey. This free program is designed for incoming first-year students to get an overview of the academic roadmap, life on campus, and the chance to experience an overnight stay in one of our residence halls. There will be informative programming for parents on the first day of both Summer WAVE sessions. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your UP experience!
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Orientation is for Students and Families!
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New Student Orientation begins on move-in day, Thursday, August 22 with sessions for students and parents offered through Saturday, August 24. Plan on staying to learn about important university services and resources. You won't want to miss the Parent Social on the 22nd, the parent-focused Orientation sessions, or the opportunity to meet fellow Pilot families!
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Top 8 Tips for a Successful Roommate Experience
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In early July, incoming first year students will receive their on-campus housing assignments, which may be met with excitement or fear. The article below, written by a former UP Resident Assistant and current Assistant Hall Director, is a must-read for you and your student!
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Sending Mail & Packages to Campus: How it Works
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Who doesn't love a letter or package from home (or Amazon!)? UP's Mailing Services office, located in Tyson Hall, offers some timely tips and information about how to correctly address letters, packages, and even boxes of belongings to your on-campus student prior to move-in day in August. Reach out to packages@up.edu if you have questions about mail at UP, or visit their Incoming Mail & Packages page.
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What to Bring, What Not to Bring to Campus
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The Office of Residence Life created a comprehensive list of items to bring, and a reminder of what to leave at home. Use this list as a guideline for the best ways to make the most of a tiny living space. Packing in boxes that can be flattened is helpful; larger suitcases can be stored in the residence hall trunk rooms, under beds, or on top of movable wardrobe units. All beds on campus are Twin XL, which means "Extra Long". These beds are 8 inches longer than standard beds, so be sure to bring Twin XL sheets for a proper fit.
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Summer Zoom Webinars We Think You'll Appreciate
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Parents as Partners summer webinars are specially designed for new students and their families. These webinars highlight important topics and provide answers to common questions to help you make the most out of the transition to college. Our next webinar, Transition to University, is on Wednesday, July 24, at noon. Information and registration is below:
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Tuition Invoices Coming July 8
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Fall 2024 tuition and housing invoices will be emailed to students' UP email accounts on July 8, with payment due August 8. UP's Student Accounts webpage will be a valuable resource as you navigate your first invoice. Start the conversation with your student about Parent Proxy Access to determine what level of access to tuition invoices or grades you expect to have.
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From the Office of Financial Aid
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Was your student awarded an outside scholarship? If so, congratulations! Be sure they report it by using the Outside Scholarship Reporting Form. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@up.edu if you have any questions. Financial Aid Counselors are available for telephone or in-person appointments
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The Student Health Center and Insurance
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The Student Health Center bills insurance for services and is in network with most major health insurance carriers (Cigna, Blue Cross, United, Pacific Source, etc.). However, they offer special benefits to students enrolled in the Pacific Source plan through UP. For those enrolled students, all services at the Health Center, including medications and labs received on site, are completely free to the student. There will be no deductible, copay, or patient responsibility. Some families may have coverage through an employer; it may still be worth considering enrolling in the student health insurance plan to ensure their student can receive unlimited primary and urgent care at the SHC without any out of pocket cost or having to leave campus.
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What is the Health Insurance Waiver?
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All UP students are automatically enrolled in the PacificSource Health Plan which shows up on your student's tuition invoice at a charge of $1643 per semester. If your student has their own health insurance, please click the link below to learn how to submit a Health Insurance Waiver form that will be available starting on July 8. This step needs to be taken each semester.
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Pilot Student Experiences Abroad
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If your student is considering study abroad, a great way for you and your student to see what it's like to be a UP student abroad is to follow @UPStudyAbroad on Instagram. Saved as highlights on their profile are student "takeovers" from various programs showing you what their day looks like while abroad! If you've been wondering what it might be like for your student while abroad, this is a great way to hear directly from UP students about it, sharing about their classes, housing, and what they do with their free time.
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All students living on campus must purchase a Meal Plan, but signing up for the right one before ever setting foot on campus can be tricky. How do you know if you've got the right plan? What happens to meal points at the end of the semester? Click below for tips and a handy spending chart from our food service provider, Bon Appetit.
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Conversation Starters for June
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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 sheets 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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Two Pre-Orientation Opportunities for Students
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5000 N. Willamette Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97203
up.edu/parents | 503.943.7328
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