Parents & Family Association for college parents
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Welcome! As a parent of a University of Akron student, you are automatically a member of the Parents & Family Association.
As a college parent, you’re an active partner in supporting your student’s success at UA. This parents’ association provides you with the resources you need. We aim to help you stay informed about what is going on at UA, learn more about yourself and your student, and connect with other UA college parents and families.
This is an exciting time to have a son or daughter at UA, largely because of our:
- outstanding faculty,
- the 200+ academic programs and
- more than 350 recognized student organizations.
We are committed to making the transition to college easy for you and your student. Access services to help students adjust to college life and succeed academically.
We hope that you, as well as your college student, will enjoy being members of the Akron family.
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Parents of prospective college students
You want to help your student succeed and stay on track in college. Find answers to common questions here.