Thank you for your interest in your child's college life. A supportive family is the fastest ticket to graduation. We know that student enrollment keeps the University alive, but the success of the students relies chiefly on the services awarded to them and the support they receive from family, friends and University staff. This page is designed to offer you easy access to portions of the web site that may be of particular interest, and also to help guide you through the services and facilities that are available at Lake Superior State University.

How to Prepare Yourself & Your Student for College, and what to do once they get here:

• Programs, policies & procedures: Be informed about Lake State
• Letting Go: Tips for parents on the transition from High School to College
• Books & Guides: You are not alone, helpful resources
• "I Wish I Had Known" lists: Tips from students and parents
• Money Issues: Prepare yourselves and your child for new responsibilities of money management
• Parent FAQs: General and specific questions/answers not covered here
• FERPA: What is it and why do I need to know about it?
• Laker Termology 101: What is a Laker? Unique LSSU words and phrases are defined here
• Meningitis: What is it?
• Contact Information: The important contact information you may need
• Ask a Question: Use this form to ask us your question

Parents Newsletter Articles:

September

• Swaying to Rhthym of Freshman Year
• Seasonal Student Issues
• Reducing Risk of Identitiy Theft
• Making Most of Parent/Family Weekend
• National Preparedness Month
• Understanding Traditional-Aged New Students with the Beloit College Mindset List
• September 11th Five Years later

August

• Staying Healthy

June

• Insurance Cushion
• Summer Issues
• Orientation Experience
• Money for College
• Words of Wisdom
• Summer Reading

May

• Friendship Separation
• Seasonal Issues
• Facebook Phenomenon
• Loan Consolidation
• Technological Addiction
• Learning Style
• Public Careers
• Finals

April

• Getting Summer Plans in Place
• Positive Spring Flings
• Preparing for Checkout
• Seasonal Student Issues
• Summer Reading for Parents
• Thanks For Your Support“ers”
• The Month of Mirth!

March

• Civic Engagement
• Civility On Campus
• Friends
• Gender Communication
• March Awareness
• Mid-Semester Slump
• Move Out

January

• Academically Speaking
• Career Concerns
• Housing Dilemma
• Procrastination
• Seasonal Issues
• Tax Reminder