Parent and Family Connection

RES LIFE – Good to know info

Posted by on June 14, 2022

Whether this is the first or the fourth time for your student to move into Missouri S&T University Housing, here is some important information to know to help get your student settled in and ready for a successful year on campus.

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The ultimate college summer bucket list

Posted by on June 7, 2022

Whether your student is just beginning their college years, or about to wrap them up, summertime is a special time for college students. Pass these ideas along to your student, and encourage them to build their own ultimate summer bucket list. And hey parents, it’s not too late to build one of your own too! […]

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A summer reading list for parents of high school and college students

Posted by on May 31, 2022

Parenting is hard work. Those of us who have been parents for a while know how difficult it can be. And as parents, we sometimes seek advice from “the experts,” whether those experts are our friends, our own parents, our medical providers, our counselors, or the authors who write books. Remember reading all those books before your baby was born?
We all need a little advice — and a little perspective.

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Graduation – time to share YOUR wisdom!

Posted by on May 24, 2022

Your student is graduating! Congratulations! Whether this graduation is from high school or college, it can be a bittersweet time for you as a parent. You’re proud and excited! But you also see your child growing up and taking an important next step in their life. It can be an uncertain and nervous time for […]

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Board of Curators approves new tuition structure and 2022-23 tuition increase

Posted by on May 18, 2022

On Tuesday, May 17, the University of Missouri Board of Curators voted to approve a new differential tuition structure for each of the University of Missouri System’s four universities, which will go into effect for the Fall 2023 semester.

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Summer Jobs for College Students

Posted by on May 17, 2022

Is your student looking for a job for the summer? If so, share this with your student to get them started on their summer job search.
Summer is the perfect time to find seasonal work as a college student. While you may have some time off from classes, you can earn some extra cash and gain real-world experience. But there are a ton of summer jobs for college students – how will you know which one is right for you?

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Missouri S&T Summer Camps: Explore. Discover. Inspire.

Posted by on May 11, 2022

Looking for a summer adventure for your children?  Join scientific innovators for an exciting summer on the Missouri S&T campus.  Missouri S&T Summer Camps are all about discovering and exploring what it takes to have a future career in the business, science, communication, math, technology, and engineering fields. Campers have the opportunity to learn about explosives, tour a nuclear reactor, explore diverse engineering careers, create art, serve as environmentalists, travel to the edge of space, and prepare to become future STEM leaders.

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End-of-Semester Checklist

Posted by on May 3, 2022

The last few weeks of spring semester are hectic. Your student may drop off the radar while wrapping up classes and taking finals, so when you do make contact it’s important to touch on the most important things. Often students don’t have much time between their last final exam and when they need to move out of the residence hall. Organization is key! Here are some details they don’t want to forget, and ways for parents to help.

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Mistakes – an opportunity or a failure?

Posted by on April 12, 2022

No one likes to make mistakes. We know we may not be perfect, but we try not to make too many mistakes — especially what we might consider to be stupid mistakes. College students don’t like to make mistakes either, but they will probably make some — perhaps many — mistakes throughout their college years.

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Tips to Save on Computers and Course Materials

Posted by on April 5, 2022

Does your student need to buy a new laptop? Want to learn how to reserve required course materials for your student? Here are some cost-saving tips from The S&T Store:

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