Questions for Family Members to ask their

Students During the Academic Year

 SEPTEMBER

*Have you met your Resident Assistant/Apartment Living Assistant/Multicultural Assistant from the Office of Housing and Residence Life?

*Are you planning to go to Campus Life Night?

*Are you using a planner?

*If you are choosing to work, how flexible is that schedule with your class schedule?

*How is it going with your roommate(s)?

*Have you personally introduced yourself to your faculty members?

*How is it going with meeting your "neighbors" and/or making new friends?

*Have you used the campus bus service yet?

*Have you completed MAP-Works?

OCTOBER

*Have you visited your faculty during office hours?

*How are you adjusting to your roommates?

*Are you planning to participate in the campus "Make a Difference Day"?

*How are your finances?

*Have you eaten in many of the dining options?

*Are you ready for mid-term exams?  Do you need tutoring assistance?

NOVEMBER

*Do you know what is expected of you from the Office of Housing and Residence Life to leave your residential area for the Thanksgiving Break?

*Do you know what your grades are going into finals week?

*Do you know how to sign up for on campus housing for the next academic year?

*Have you met with an academic advisor yet?

*Are you prepared for colder weather? (coat, boots, hot drinks for your room/apartment, car needs)

*Have you reviewed the Winter Break policy provided by the Office of Housing and Residence Life?

DECEMBER

*When is your last day of exams for the Fall semester?

*When do classes start for the Winter semester?

*What "supplies" from your room do you need access to over the Winter Break?

*Did you meet your academic goals for the semester?

JANUARY

*How do you feel about your winter semester schedule?

*Do you have a study plan for your classes this semester?

*How is it going with your roommate(s)?

*Are you planning to participate in the Martin Luther King, Jr. campus march?

*Are you planning to have family/friends visit during Sibs and Kids weekend?

*Do you know where the Campus Health Center is located?

FEBRUARY

*Are you preparing for mid-term exams?

*Have you pursued academic advising if you need it?

*Are you planning to attend the President's Ball?

*What are your plans for Spring Break next month?

*Are you being healthy in your relationships?

MARCH

*Are you participating in the campus Community Reading Project?

*Do you need assistance with scheduling classes for next year?

*Have you attended a diversity event on campus?

*How are you taking care of yourself?

*Have you thought about your summer plans?  Have you started looking or secured a summer job/internship?

*Are you planning to take summer classes?  Have you investigated if the classes transfer to GVSU if you are taking them elsewhere?

APRIL

*Did you meet your academic goals/expectations this semester?

*How are you preparing for final exams?

*Do you feel prepared for your classes next year?

*Are you planning to participate in the Cesar Chavez celebration?

*Have you scheduled a time with your Apartment Living Assistant/Resident Assistant/Multicultural Assistant to officially check out of your living area?

*How have you changed since August?

*How do you plan to keep in touch with your new friends this summer?