Parent Resources
Welcome to Indiana University of Pennsylvania! We are excited that you will be joining the IUP family and wanted to provide information to help get you started. You will find answers to many of your questions, interesting facts about IUP, and learn how we will support your student as he or she strives to achieve their collegiate goals.
It's our hope that this page will serve as a resource as you navigate IUP and all our services and resources to ensure your student's success.
Parent and Family Community Network
Sign up and join the IUP Parent and Family Community Network to receive updated information, campus news, and events. Your one-stop shop for:
- Access to important campus news and deadlines
- Personalized newsletters on your schedule
- Announcements via email and text message
- Sharing of updates with friends and family
What's next for your student?!?
Remind your student to complete the HAWKS 100 and 101 online modules in MyIUP.
HAWKS 100 content includes: Getting Ready and Financial Literacy modules.
The HAWKS 101 courses have all been combined into one course with following modules:
- Day 1 of Your Journey Materials
- Social Equity on Campus
- Student Affairs
- Campus Technology
- Academic Policies and Procedures
View a checklist for parents of incoming students.
General Topics for Discussion
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Encourage your student to fully participate in Welcome Weekend activities.
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Discuss campus safety and decisions related to alcohol use and IUP policies. For more information, visit the Source - A Student Policy Guide A-Z index.
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Review their fall class schedule and the importance of dedicating time each week to classwork and studying.
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Discuss how the placement test results impact their fall schedule. Students have the opportunity to retest for Math and/or Reading over the summer. Find out more about placement testing.
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Learn more about activities to become engaged with and student services that support academic success. For more information, visit Student Organizations and the Academic Success Center.
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Discuss the transition to college life and life skills such as money management, doing laundry and staying healthy. For more information, visit Transition to College Life.
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Discuss opportunities for securing employment on campus. For more information, visit Student Employment.