Parent and Family Checklist

† Subscribe to the Bobcat Family

Portal to receive e-newsletters and resources, and join our Facebook community for weekly updates and news. You can find these on the

Parent and Family Relations website. † If you have health insurance coverage for your student, give them their own health insurance card to carry. That way, when your student needs a medical appointment, they will already have their proof of insurance and won’t be delayed receiving medical care. The Student

Health Center accepts most major insurances. Visit their website for full details. † Have a conversation with your student about academic expectations, adjusting to college life, personal safety, and living away from home. † What does your student need to learn before heading off to college?

How to do laundry? Change a flat tire? Manage a personal budget?

Preparing your student for a more independent life can ease the transition into college. † Come back for Family Weekend in the fall! Family Weekend is a two-day event for all parents and family members to spend time in San

Marcos and on campus with their student. Purchase your tickets on the

Parent and Family Relations website.