For Parents

Though paying the bill each semester and making sure there is enough money on your student's dining card is important, there is more that you can do to help your student be successful at St. Mary's ... after all, you are part of the Rattler community too! The Office of Student Retention (OSR) knows that parents are an important factor in any student's college life, that is why we have created these Web pages to help you help your student.

During the admission process you were probably very involved, from helping your student fill out the Enrollment Confirmation Packet to signing the check for the enrollment deposit, but as the semesters pass and your student becomes more familiar with the University procedures and processes, you may find your role has diminished. This is not the case; your role has just changed.

Going to college is a transition, and transitions can be awkward and messy. That is where my office comes into play. We will provide you with tips, tools and resources to ensure that you are equipped with the information you need to help your student.

Please contact me if I can be of any help to you through your parent journey.

Sincerely,

Rosalind V. Alderman, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for Retention Management