WELCOME
PARENTS!
We understand that sending your
student
off to college can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience.
You may have read on the "Resources" page that the responsibility
of being the communicator shifts from the parent, in high school, to
the student, in college. So how are you going to get your student
to be a good communicator, sharing information with you that you feel
is important?
Parents and students may have
had more direct access to mid-term grades, the status of homework
assignments, extra credit, and overall academic progress during high
school. At CU-Boulder, mid-term grades are not posted and extra
credit generally does not exist; often a grade in a course is based
solely on a mid-term exam and a final exam. The only real way to
know how students are doing in their classes is to ask them. If
students are unsure, then they should be in contact with their
instructors. We highly encourage students to reach out and get to
know the faculty. While faculty may seem a bit intimidating at
first, particularly for first-year students, they are passionate about
their respective topics and eager to share their knowledge with those
who want to learn.
At
CU, neither parents nor advisors nor support staff are notified or
aware of a student's progress in the classroom, so one of the important
things for your student to learn is how to advocate effectively for
himself or herself and effectively research solutions. Students
at CU-Boulder are not only growing academically but also personally
into self-sufficient adults with a myriad of responsibilities.
Before the fall semester begins, discuss with your students what
you expect them to report to you in terms of grades, academic progress,
tuition bills and the like.
Encourage your student to learn the:
We understand that parents often find
themselves in a difficult position regarding their students' academic planning
and experiences and we encourage parents to talk to their students both about
the importance of maintaining a relationship with their academic advisor as
well as learning to self-research and advocate.
Academic advisors are here to help
students create a well-rounded and personally satisfying academic experience
and to encourage them to take advantage of the many opportunities on campus.
Academic advisors give students tools, suggestions, and context with which to
make informed decisions. However, the ultimate responsibility lies with the
students to register for appropriate courses, seek out important information,
be knowledgeable of policies and procedures and play an active role in their
education.
The Academic Advising Center is located
in Woodbury 109. Phone 303-492-7885. Fax 303-735-5519.
