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Parent Newsletter
All parents of incoming freshmen and transfer students receive the University Parent newsletter, published June, September, January, and March. Past issues can be found in the newsletter archive.
Winter 2012
Free legal guidance for University students—University Student Legal Services, established in 1977, provides students with free or low cost legal advice and representation.
Investing in students' academic success using StrengthsQuest—more about SQ.
Off-campus housing—Helpful information if your student is thinking of moving off campus.
Miscellaneous—Safeguard valuables, how to stay in touch with University news, billing dates for spring semester, and job and internship fair Information.
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Download the Winter 2012 Newsletter.
Past Newsletters
Articles from past newsletters can often have long-lasting relevance.
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Subscribe to Parent Email Updates
Parents may sign up for email updates to receive periodic special announcements. Email messages can also be read online (see below).
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If you'd like to sign up for email updates, send your email address to parent@umn.edu and ask to be added to the list. It will take anywhere from a day to a week before you see a message, depending on how soon one is sent out after you've been added to the list.
Recent Parent Email
The following links go to email messages sent recently to the University Parent email update list.
January 30, 2011
Opportunities for Students, Career Development, 1098T Tax Information, Off-Campus Living, The U's Legislative Briefing, Minnesota Caucus Night, Miscellaneous
January 12, 2012
TXT-U, Legislative Briefing, Apartment Open House, Career Development, Discounts and Deals for Students, Final Call for Student-Parent-Family International Service Learning Trip, One Credit Courses for Personal and Financial Health, Seniors: Study Abroad Scholarship, Miscellaneous
January 5, 2012
Off-Campus Living and Apartment Open Houses; Parent-Student International Service Trip; Grades and Questions; Billing schedule for spring; Student Health Insurance; Welcome Week Leaders; Miscellaneous
December 16, 2011
Change to Liberal Education Requirements; Gopher Sports Tickets; U Card Update; Credit for Internships; Undergraduate Research; Learning Abroad Scholarships; Miscellaneous
December 5, 2011
The End Is Near (End of the Semester, That Is); Care Packages plus Gopher GOLD; Adopt A Family Update; Holidays; Career Development; Miscellaneous
November 21, 2011
Adopt a Family for the Holidays; Financial Update; Video Scholarship Contest; Spring Semester Parking Lottery; Winter Outdoor Adventure Gear Sale; Freshman Seminars Abroad; Family Service Learning Abroad; Miscellaneous
November 9, 2011
About Winter; Student Engagement; Parents of Out-of-State Students; Miscellaneous
October 31, 2011
Parent Volunteers for Focus Group; Health Advocates; Application for Orientation Leaders; Career Planning; Planning for Spring Semester; Miscellaneous
October 20, 2011
Spring Break Service Learning for Parents and Students—Deadline Approaching; Seasonal Care Packages; When Times Are Tough; Upcoming Holidays; Holiday Transportation; Miscellaneous
October 3, 2011
Mid-terms; Money Matters; Career Planning; Parents Weekend Follow-up; Heating in the Residence Halls; Parents' Role in Student Success; Annual Cereal Election Results; Miscellaneous
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Events for Parents
There are a number of events throughout the year that parents can attend.
Find out more about Events for Parents >
Timely Issues
The weather, the academic cycle, and even the athletic teams can affect your student's temperament and productivity as the year goes by. Timely Issues talks about some of the issues that are likely to affect students this time of year.
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Seasonal Updates
As the seasons change, so does the information parents need to know. See Seasonal Updates for an abbreviated academic calendar for the current semester, links to the tuition payment schedule, health information, Housing & Residential Life important dates, commencement, and weather information (emergency closing).
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