Parent & Family Programs Office

PARENT TIPS:

How to prepare for the college transition

• Encourage your student to take advantage of campus resources and talk to others.

• Develop your own network of support to help you through this transition.

• Discuss with your student the importance of communications with one another.

• Take advantage of campus resources such as the Parent and Family Programs Office.

PFPO

PARENT TIPS: How to prepare for a successful move-in day

• Know what to bring. Find the packing checklist at housing.illinois.edu. Pack items in sturdy containers and ensure no box is too heavy.

• Encourage students to coordinate items with roommate(s) ahead of time.

• Keep winter items at home. Ship or deliver them when the time comes.

• Bring along two empty bins for taking back things that are not needed.

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