Information for Parents and Families - Transitions

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The Transitions Program Transitions Leader Application Transitions Leader Contract & Job Description Go Team Leader Contract & Job Description Schedule of Events Laker Days Schedule Info for Students Living On Campus Info for Students Living Off Campus Frequently Asked Questions Transfer Transitions Frequently Asked Questions Convocation: Your First Academic Tradition Academic Regalia and The History of The GVSU Mace Information for Parents and Families Contact Us Phone: 616-331-2913 Fax: 616-331-2355 Aaron Haight transitions@gvsu.edu 1110 Kirkhof Center Allendale, MI 49401	The transition to University life is one that both a student and their loved ones experience. Students will gain expierence and grow with the support and encouragement from their loved ones. The process is one that requires both parties to make decisions and make choices together as well as independently. The National Orientation Directors Association has offered the following resources for families as they experience this exciting transitional time! The publications listed below are available for order. Helping Your First-Year College Student Succeed: A Guide for Parents published jointly by the National Orientation Directors Association and the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, offers practical advice on how parents can help their students make a successful transition to college. A Guide for Families of Commuter Students: Supporting Your Student's Success describes the transition to college from the perspective of the commuter student and offers guidance to families on helping students navigate the transition to college and succeed.
	Last Modified Date: May 1, 2008
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