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Family Experience

Learn about engagement and involvement opportunities for families and what to expect as your relationship with your student evolves. Get advice on creating your own ASU experience.

Lifelong Learning at ASU

Wondering how to add new skills, degrees or experiences to your resume? Our Family Connection video explores the range of lifelong learning opportunities and assets available at ASU. The video features panelists from the ASU Learning Enterprise, CareerCatalyst, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Mirabella at ASU — including a current resident discussing her experiences at Mirabella.

Parenting Through Stress

Hear from an expert ASU panel on the topic of college stress and how you can support your student as a family member. Learn more about the types of stressors students face and how they can affect emerging adults, and get tips on helping your student work through stressful situations.

Create your own experience as an ASU Family member

ASU Family Programs Director Kellyn Johnson joins a pair of Sun Devil family members to explore the many ways families can build their own experience at ASU.

What to expect when your ASU Sun Devil comes home for the break

For students, the college years are a time of exploration and growing independence. Hear from Sun Devil family members and one of ASU’s Dean of Students to learn what to expect when your young adult returns home for the break.

Welcome to the Family: Stay Connected to ASU and Sun Devil Traditions

ASU Sun Devils participate in awesome fall traditions, from painting the "A" and football games to Family Weekend​ and Homecoming​. As members of the ASU family, you have a standing invitation to revel in the spirited traditions that make ASU unique. Learn more about taking part in fun Sun Devil traditions.

How to prepare your ASU student for going away to college

Get insights from an ASU staff member, a student and a parent of two college-age students on what it’s like when families send their student off to college. This discussion delves into saying goodbye, making sure your students know how to seek out resources on campus, and more.

How to support the transition to college —communication with your student

ASU's Dr. Aaron Krasnow chats with an ASU Parent about the transition to college and strategies to communicate with your Sun Devil during the first year.