About Us

As a parent or family member supporting a Texas State student, welcome to New Student and Family Experiences. You play an integral role in the success of your student. We are dedicated to communicating with parents and families about timely information to help your student navigate college and manage the many challenges of campus life.

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Mission Statement

To provide parents and families with information about campus and community resources to best help students be successful and offer events to engage parents and families with campus life. 

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New Student and Family Experiences understands the important and essential role parents and family members play in their student’s success in college. We are here to help with the transition to college for both you and your student. We want to be your partner in supporting your student(s) at Texas State.

Our department collaborates with other campus departments and colleagues in order to provide the best resources for not only your student, but you as well. Our goal is to provide parents and families with information to help better understand your student’s life and be a supportive voice for you by providing resources, activities on campus, education, and relationships with other parents and families. We are so happy to have you and your student become part of our Bobcat family!

What Does Parent and Family Relations Do?

New Student and Family Experiences is committed to student success. In order to provide a firm foundation for student success, we build connections with parents, families, and students, and collaborate with other departments on campus to provide the best possible college experience for all Bobcats!