Tips for APSU Parents

• Make plans to attend Family Weekend in the fall.

• Remind your student that attending class regularly is key to being successful academically.

• Encourage your student to build a time management schedule.

• Be sympathetic, but careful not to provide too many suggestions on how to fix your student's problems.

• If your student is homesick, encourage them to get a part-time job or join an on-campus organization. Students can also connect with a faculty or staff member, volunteer with others, or connect with others in their academic major.

• Send a care package to your student just because or during stressful midterm exams. Examples of items to send include snacks, family photos, notes, and gift cards.

• Encourage your student to discuss residence issues with their roommate and seek assistance from the Resident Assistant or Housing staff if needed.

• Remind your student of the Center for Academic Support & Enrichment if they need tutoring.

• If your student needs help with instructions for writing a paper, formatting, writing styles, and more, encourage them to contact the Writing Center at writinglab@apsu.edu or call 931-22-6559.

• Encourage your student to make an appointment with Counseling Services if the stress becomes overwhelming, or to help manage things better. Consults are free and confidential

• Contact us if you need assistance or have concerns — via email or by phone at 931-221-7431.