Off-Campus Living for
Parents and Families
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Overview
 Students who commute to the U
 Transitions
 Transportation, safety, and employment
 Campus Resources
 Living at home
 Living off-campus
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Students Who Commute to
Campus
 Definition and statistics
 Demographic of commuting students
 Distance to campus
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Challenges of Commuting
 Traveling
 Making connections on campus
Finding a “home” on campus
 Working
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Student Transitions
 Newfound independence
Renegotiating rules
 Balancing new and old roles
 New Academic Environment
Schedule/expectations
Class size
Responsibility
 Balancing other obligations
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Parent and Family Transitions
 Shift in role
Responsibilities
Expectations
 Uncertainty and change
 Change in relationship
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Supporting Your Student
 Communication
Trust
Understand
Listen
 Learn about campus resources
 Attend campus events
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Transportation
 Plan ahead
Practice
Find alternatives
 Check conditions
Commuter Link
News stations
 Commuter Services
http://www.parking.utah.edu/
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Transportation: Driving
 Passes: U, E, and M passes
Where?
(By) When?
 Campus Shuttles
Shuttle Tracker
 Flex time
How to fill it
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Transportation: Public Transit
 Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
Light Rail, Buses, High-speed Rail
Safety on UTA
Weather advantage
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Public Transit, cont.
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Safety on Campus
 Trust Your Instincts
 University Police Dept./Public Safety
Safety Escort
Motorist Assist
 Campus Alert
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Student Employees
 Balance work and academics
Time management
Scheduling
 On-campus opportunities
Leadership experiences
Career Services
Human Resources
• StudentJobs.Utah.Edu
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Campus Resources
 Academic
Advisors
Professors
Tutoring Centers
Writing Center
Supplemental Instruction
J. W. Marriott Library
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Campus Resources
 Financial
Financial Aid
Scholarships
• Types
• Applications
Personal Money Management Center
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Campus Resources
 Extra-Curricular Involvement
Major/College
Interest areas
Cultural
Leadership Opportunities
 Cultural
Museums (Fine Arts, Natural History)
Red Butte Garden
Performances (Kingsbury Hall, Pioneer
Memorial Theatre)
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Campus Resources
 Recreation
Field House
HPER Complex
McCarthey Family Track
Outdoor Recreation Program
Intramurals
Skiing/Snowboarding
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Students Living at Home
 Conversations to consider
Expectations
Rules
Environment
Independence
Newness
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Students Living With
Spouses/Partners
 Support educational priorities
Hosting study groups
Encourage involvement
 Understand demands on their time
Especially during mid-terms, finals
 Give space when needed
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Students Living Off Campus
 Supporting your student
Navigating the search process
• Visiting apartments
Encouraging decision making
Explaining rights and responsibilities
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Students Living Off-Campus
 Resources
Off-Campus Housing
• www.offcampushousing.utah.edu
• Apartment listings
• Message boards
• Resources
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Utilities, apartment comparison checklist,
roommate agreement, sample budget
 Salt Lake Visitors Bureau
• www.visitsaltlake.com
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Final Takeaways
 Communicate
Listen
 Set expectations
 Be knowledgeable
 Be supportive
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Questions?
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