Resources for Parents

Welcome to Saginaw Valley State University. Starting college is exciting and yes, it is even sometimes overwhelming.

For many students, it’s the first taste of adult responsibility (waking up to go to class, meeting academic deadlines, paying bills and making new friends). For many parents, it’s the first real separation and change from managing your child’s life to supporting it. Encouragement, awareness, empathy and involvement are ways you can support your student to make their SVSU experience the very best.

We have categorized resources to address some of the common questions and to provide guidance to your child (if they ask!). It is by no means a complete resource, but it will answer some of the more common, first year questions.

Academic Resources

• Academic Advisement Center
• Career Services
• Computer Labs
• Disability Services
• Help Center: Tutoring
• Help Center: Student Writing Center
• Information Technology Services
• Library
• Registration/ Schedule Changes
• Undergraduate Research Program
• Office of Academic Affairs/ Provost

Employment & Careers

• Student Employment
• Career Services

Dates & Deadlines

• Academic Calender: Important Dates
• Registration/ Schedule Changes
• Housing Calender: Important Dates
• Campus Events

Financial Services

• Campus Financial Service Center
• Scholarships and Financial Aid
• Independent Bank at SVSU

Housing & Dining

• Housing Calender: Important Dates
• Campus Dining Services
• Residential Life
• First Year Residential Experience
• About Housing

Health & Wellness

• Health Services
• Disability Services
• Student Counseling Center

Safety & Police

• University Police & Parking Services
• Emergency Notifications

Services

• Bookstore
• Postal Services

Student Handbook & Policies

• Office of Student Conduct Programs
• Academic Integrity
• Code of Student Conduct
• Information Technology Policies
• Grade Grievance Policy
• Student Handbook
• Operations Manual

Visit SVSU

• Visit SVSU

SVSU Glossary

• SVSU Glossary