April 2022 UP Parent and Family Newsletter
April 2022
Hello Pilot Families!
From their first day on The Bluff through these final days of the semester, you have entrusted UP with the education of your student's head, hands and heart and so much more. UP students continually show grit, perseverance, and–thankfully–the flexibility required to navigate more obstacles than anyone could have imagined back when you first purchased those twin extra long sheets for their dorm room. Pilot Parents, especially our parents of graduating seniors, we salute you–it is a privilege to partner with you during this college journey. 
With Pilot pride,
Bryn Rose, Associate Director, Parent Engagement
Office of Alumni & Parent Relations
parents@up.edu
SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT DURING FINALS
Finals are next week! As your student heads into their last week of classes and prepares for finals, the Shepard Academic Resource Center shares these timely tips for supporting them this week.
COUNTDOWN TO COMMENCEMENT
Parents of graduating seniors, there is a dedicated website for everything you need to know about UP Commencement, but be sure to review the 2022 Commencement email and the Know Before You Go page prior to arriving to any Commencement ceremonies as they provide helpful information as you and your student prepare for their big event. Share your pride with some fresh new digital downloads for creating banners, lawn signs, photo props and social media images.
GREAT NEWS FOR FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS
The Biden administration is again extending the pause on federally-held student loan payments and interest accrual, this time keeping the benefit in effect through August 31. The announcement follows the White House’s continued extension of the loan moratorium on student loan payments and interest accrual set in place at the outset of the pandemic in March 2020. Click here for more details.
ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS: SUMMER STORAGE, RECYCLING AND DONATIONS
Students who are returning to on-campus living next fall have the option to store larger belongings in their residence halls’ trunk room. Space is limited and based on how far away you live. Students may contact their Hall Director to learn more.

There will be donation boxes in each residence hall for clean, usable items no longer needed. These items are free to any students who need them. Unwanted items will be donated to local charities. Dumpsters will be available in each quad.

Students must be out of their rooms by noon on Friday, April 29 and must check out with a hall staff member to ensure their room is clean and empty, and to turn in their room key. Any improper check outs or lost keys may result in a fee that will appear on individual student accounts next month.
RESPONSE FROM PILOTSGIVE
PilotsGive, UP’s 24 hours of alumni, friends, parents, students, faculty and staff coming together to support all areas of campus, was a major success thanks to you! This year 2,169 donors made gifts totaling over $1 million for UP students. Thank you! Together we all add UP!
NOTES FROM RESIDENCE LIFE
Summer housing on campus: Students attending summer session classes, being sponsored by an academic department, or working on campus during the summer are eligible to live in summer housing. Click here for more information about summer housing and “interim” housing before and after summer term.
CAREER READINESS
Career Education Services is sharing their Fall 2022 CAS course offerings about career readiness. Click here to learn more about courses on career planning, internship preparation and preparing for medical school.
INTERVIEW READINESS
Whether your student is interviewing for summer employment or for their first job as a graduate, this months' article from Collegiate Parent provides tips from a campus recruiter who shares what impresses her when she interviews job candidates. Good luck to our job-seeking Pilots!
CAMPUS HAPPENINGS AND IMPORTANT DATES
  • Follow UP Parents on Instagram @UPParents
  • Coming soon: UP Parents & Families Facebook page
  • Find an alumni and parent chapter near you
  • Stay up to date on important info from the Academic Calendar, Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Residence Life.
  • Come see the final products of the year-long Senior Engineering Capstone projects during the Shiley Showcase, April 22, 2022, from 2:30 - 5:30 in Shiley Hall. Contact Kate Rohl at rohl@up.edu for more information.
  • Show your Pilot Pride! See the Athletics Calendar here.
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