Parents & Guardians

When your student begins his/her university career at UC Irvine it can be a stressful experience for you. You need to know that we can partner with you in helping your student succeed. It’s important that you not neglect your own feelings when helping your student prepare for this transition. This will help everyone in your family adjust to the many challenges that are ahead. Here are a few websites that may help you along the way:

• www.parents.uci.edu
• www.vcsa.uci.edu/parents.php
  
• www.collegeparents.org
• The Authenticity of Parent-Student Connections: Are you Touching the Right Places?