Tips for 365bet 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 Learning Resource Center 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@ngskmc-eis.net 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
• Follow the Parent and Family Association on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.
• Contact us if you need assistance or have concerns — via email or by phone at 931-221-6570.