Parent & Family Programs Events
Join us for a series of Coffee Chats hosted by Parent & Family Programs throughout the Spring semester. These virtual webinar gatherings offer an informational discussion for parents and families of new incoming students designed to connect you to the Wildcat Family. Each session will spotlight a unique topic aimed at addressing your questions, sparking meaningful conversations, and providing fresh insights to help you support and guide your onboarding student.
All 45-min sessions will start at 2:00 pm, Arizona time (MST).
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Register for the topics you are interested in and if you are unable to attend, all sessions will be recorded and placed on our UAFamily Website.
We look forward to seeing you at the Coffee Chats ☕️
Spring 2025 Virtual Coffee Chats
W.A. Franke Honors College: Part II
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Join us to explore the W. A. Franke Honors College’s unique offerings, including the Honors Village living experience, and hear directly from Honors representatives about how your student can become part of this exceptional community.
Watch Video Recording Here
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View the W.A. Franke Honors College Part I from Fall 2024 here
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Hear from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for a session detailing offer letters, scholarships, and tips for planning and paying for college. During this presentation, you will learn how to navigate the financial aid process, the Scholarship Universe portal, and ultimately understand how to make the most of the resources available to support you and your student.
Watch video recording here
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New Student Orientation 101
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Virtual Orientation Experience is required for all incoming students. This experience includes two parts: Arizona Arrival and the Academic Connection. These components are crucial in preparing to support your student through their new collegiate journey. Join us to better understand what’s expected of your student and ensure that they are ready for each stage of their upcoming enrollment process.
Watch Video Recording Here
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Road to Your Student's Course Schedule
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The University of Arizona requires incoming students to complete three different placement exams prior to their Academic Connection Date. Learn more about these three placements, how your student can prepare and how these placements directly impact their course schedule.
Watch video recording here
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Safety on Campus
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Join the Office of Public Safety to learn about the safety resources and programs available to your student, and how you can stay connected to the campus community.
Watch video recording here
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Housing
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Join the Office of Housing & Residence Life to understand the housing application process, important dates and deadlines, and how your student will transition to living on-campus.
Watch video recording here
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Meal Plans
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The Meal Plan Office will discuss mandatory meal plan options for students living on campus and provide an overview of meal plans, dining dollars, and Cat Cash. Additionally, we will share how students and families can access their accounts and learn about the variety of food opinions on campus.
Watch video recording here
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Fraternity and Sorority Programs
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Fraternity & Sorority Programs offers students an opportunity to meet peers, develop leadership skills and find their community. If you and your student are curious about the recruitment process, we encourage you to attend this session. Fraternity and Sorority staff will share details for fall recruitment and answer any lingering questions.
We regret to inform you that the original coffee chat experienced recording issues. The video you are about to watch is a re-recording with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs.
Watch video recording here
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Moving Your Student to Arizona
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Hear from two Wildcat parents who moved their students to Arizona from other states. They will share their experiences, moving tips and tricks, and provide authentic guidance for the college transition.