Parent / Supporter Resources
You will always be your student’s most important supporter. The resources below can help you continue to make a difference in their life.
Welcome to the pride! Students’ family, friends, and supporters are the most vital members of their success network. Just as students are learning their way around the university, so are you. There may be times your student comes to you with questions you don’t know how to answer. The contacts below will help you hear your student and connect them to the best resource.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
| Date | Important Deadline / Event |
|---|---|
| August 25 | First Day of Fall Classes (16-Week and First 8-Week) |
| August 29 | Last Day to Add/Drop Fall Classes (16-Week and First 8-Week) |
| September 1 | Labor Day (No Classes) |
| September 28 | Last Day to Withdraw (Fall First 8-Week Classes) |
| October 6-7 | Fall Break (No Classes) |
| October 19 | Academic Period Ends (Fall First 8-Week) |
| October 20 | First Day of Classes (Second 8-Week) |
| October 22 | Fall Midterm Grades |
| October 24 | Last Day to Add/Drop Fall Classes (Second 8-Week) |
| October 27 | Spring 26 and Summer 26 Registration Begins |
| November 2 | Last Day to Withdraw (Fall 16-Week Classes) |
| November 23 | Last Day to Withdraw (Fall Second 8-Week Classes) |
| November 26-28 | Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) |
| November 8-12 | Final Exams |
| December 12 | Academic Period Ends (Fall 16-Week and Second 8-Week) |
| December 18 | Final Grades Available |
| December 23-January 1 | Winter Break-Campus Closed |
| January 12 | First Day of Spring Classes (16-Week and First 8-Week) |
| January 16 | Last Day to Add/Drop Spring Classes (16-Week and First 8-Week) |
| January 19 | Martin Luther King Day (No Classes) |
| February 15 | Last Day to Withdraw (Spring First 8-Week Classes) |
| March 8 | Academic Period Ends (Spring First 8-Week) |
| March 9-13 | Spring Break (No Classes) |
| March 11 | Spring Midterm Grades |
| March 16 | First Day of Classes (Spring Second 8-Week) |
| March 20 | Last Day to Add/Drop Classes (Spring Second 8-Week) |
| March 22 | Last Day to Withdraw (Spring 16-Week Classes) |
| March 23 | Fall 26 Registration Begins |
| April 6 | Good Friday (No Classes) |
| April 19 | Last Day to Withdraw (Spring Second 8-Week Classes) |
| May 4-8 | Final Exams |
| May 8 | Academic Period Ends (Spring 16-Week and Second 8-Week) |
| May 14 | Final Grades Available |
All Dates Subject to Change Without Notice
Academic Questions
Student may have questions about their classes, grades, and success. Several support teams can help.
Your student’s best academic resource is always their academic advisor. If they do not know where to start or who their advisor is, they can contact the [email protected] to connect them to the right place.
Student Academic Support Services (SASS) offers a range of support resources. From academic coaching and accommodations to testing services, SASS is the one stop shop for students in need of academic support.
The first question you should always ask your student if they have an issue in a class is. “Have you talked to your professor?” Every instructor at Lindenwood is here to make a difference in the lives of students, and, even if the student’s request can’t be granted, the instructor typically can help in some other way.
Financial Questions
There’s no way around it, college is expensive. Lindenwood offers several tools and resources to help make college affordable. In addition, we are here to help students and their families make sense of complicated financial rules and legislation.
Students’ best resource for any financial question is their Financial Aid Advisor. Students can identify their advisor using on the university website.
Student Financial Services also maintains several online resources to help students and their families navigate process, understand the FAFSA, and identify possible sources of aid.
Student Accounts is here to assist students and their families with questions about making payment to the university. Be it questions about a payment plan, an outstanding balance, or a returned payment, Student Accounts is the best source of information for everything related to your student’s bill.
Residential Life Questions
For many students, the residence hall is their first extended living situation away from home. That can be both terrifying and rewarding. Our Residential Life team prides themselves on providing personalized support for all Lindenwood residents.
The Residential Life office can assist students with any questions or concerns they have regarding their housing situation. No matter the question, they have likely heard it before and will be able to make a difference in your student’s life.
Every student living in a residence hall will have access to a Residential Community Coordinator (RCC). The RCC is there to help students find community in their hall, but they are also student’s first line of support for any residential question or issue. If your student expresses a concern about their living situation, ask “Have you spoken with your RCC?”
Getting Involved
One of the best things your students can do at Lindenwood is get involved. Joining an organization and attending activities helps a student find their place on campus, decreases feelings of loneliness, and builds their skills for life after college. In addition, studies have shown that involved students have higher grades and are more likely to graduate.
Student Involvement is a student’s one stop shop for all things involvement. If a student wants to know what’s available on campus, find a leadership role, or just hang out with engaging and supportive people, Student Involvement is the best place to go.
If your student ever tells you there’s nothing to do on campus, that’s not true. Students can access Mane Connection to see all of the upcoming activities on campus and search organizations.
College can be a lot to learn. The Office of First-Year Programs specializes in helping new students find their way at Lindenwood. No matter what your student is feeling, First Year Programs can likely help them or connect them with a resource who can.
Resources for Parents
Several university offices have created links and resources specifically for parents.
Learn more about the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Program by visiting the How to Apply webpage.
The Student Counseling and Resource Center SCRC’s mission is to help students obtain academic success, personal growth, and balance that lead to rich, full, whole lives.
Get more information the SCRC parent webpage.
Fraternity and sorority groups bond men and women together by friendship, brotherhood/sisterhood, and common ideals. Learn more on the For Parents webpage.
If you couldn’t attend New Student Orientation, or would like a refresher on the content, the slides from the Parent and Supporter Session can be found below.
Student Academic and Support Services (SASS)
Library and Academic Resources Center (LARC) Suite 346
Student Counseling and Resource Center (SCRC)
Wellness Center, Evans Commons (Third Floor)
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.