EA Support for College EA Support for College

EA Support for College

EA Support for College Annual Campus Visit (once each semester) Check in with Scholars 1 -1 Meeting with Advisor or Staff Tour of campus Review of Courses, Schedule, Grades On-going support as needed

Good Standing… Attend Transition to College Retreat/Bridge Program Maintain Communication Submit Transcripts Each Semester Remain in good academic/judicial standing Participate in Campus Visits

Parent Do’s & Don’t Check their emails Contact School Demanding Grades & Account Info Call them ALOT Distract them with home challenges Force your career choice for them on them Do Support them through challenges Encourage them to use campus resources Advocate and manage their challenges Remind them to check email Send them a care package/letters Pay attention to working too much

Scholar Do’s and Don’t DO Treat College Like your Resume Plan Ahead for Experiences Work ON CAMPUS jobs Get involved Live on campus 1 -2 years Use Resources – ASK FOR HELP DON’T Work OFF Campus Jobs Just go to class Go home every weekend Not make friends

Things to Remember Reapply for FAFSA each academic year (October) Don’t be afraid to ask questions Get to know your Dean of Students Office Get to know your Advisor Document/Keep a Copy of EVERYTHING Search and Apply for scholarships Department – Based on Major Trust the process Your major/mind/career choice WILL CHANGE

Additional Support Peer Leader Mentor Mrs. Laplante

Things you need to know! FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) Your scholar will become holder of the privilege as it pertains to their educational records and information. How will that affect my communications with my student’s school? Encourage your scholar to take charge of their “college business” IMPORTANT: Participate in Bridge Programs or Early arrival programs Orientation : Schedule it early

What to Expect Challenges Grades, Difficult Courses, Social Issues, Emotional Concerns Distance in Communication Feeing overwhelmed/Increased Anxiety Weight Gain/ Loss Appetite Change Feeling alone, disconnected, homesickness Shame/Embarrassment

Things to discuss now Expectations Finances/Home Responsibilities Majors & Explorations Award Letters – Decision Day

Other Goodies!! Volunteer/Job Peer Leader CAT mentor EA opportunities Summer mentor Academic Coach

Stay Connected Families- we encourage your involvement in any family events! Please contact Katie La. Plante (kwicke@elon. edu or 336 -264 -1963) if interested in helping in any way College Family Programming/Family Counsel

Important Dates President’s Reception Thursday May 13 th 5 pm Transition Retreat: When: Friday 16 -Saturday July 17 th (Mandatory) Where: Elon

Ms. King 336 -380 -2888 pking 2@elon. edu