Greetings!
Welcome to Meredith College and to the Meredith College family.
One of the greatest strengths of Meredith is its people—our students, faculty, staff, and the families who support them. We are thrilled that your student has chosen Meredith as the next step in her academic and personal journey. We also recognize the vital role you’ve played in helping her reach this important milestone.
Your continued support will be an important part of her success here. As your student begins this new chapter, we want you to know that we’re here for both of you. The information provided below is designed to help you navigate this transition and support your student throughout her time at Meredith.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re looking forward to partnering with you as your student begins her college experience. Welcome again to the MC familyYour continued support will be critical to your student’s success at Meredith. Families are invited to a number of programs during New Student Orientation, and we have provided information below that may assist you in supporting your Meredith student during the course of the year. Additionally, we want you to contact us if you have questions and concerns. We look forward to seeing you in August! Welcome to the MC family!
One of the greatest strengths of Meredith is its people—our students, faculty, staff, and the families who support them. We are thrilled that your student has chosen Meredith as the next step in her academic and personal journey. We also recognize the vital role you’ve played in helping her reach this important milestone.
Your continued support will be an important part of her success here. As your student begins this new chapter, we want you to know that we’re here for both of you. The information provided below is designed to help you navigate this transition and support your student throughout her time at Meredith.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re looking forward to partnering with you as your student begins her college experience. Welcome again to the MC familyYour continued support will be critical to your student’s success at Meredith. Families are invited to a number of programs during New Student Orientation, and we have provided information below that may assist you in supporting your Meredith student during the course of the year. Additionally, we want you to contact us if you have questions and concerns. We look forward to seeing you in August! Welcome to the MC family!
Ann Gleason
Dean of Students
(919) 760-8521 | deanofstudents@meredith.edu
(919) 760-8521 | deanofstudents@meredith.edu
Stay Involved With Your Daughter's Meredith Experience!
See these tips for being an involved and supportive parent:
- DO Share in your student’s enthusiasm and excitement.
- DO Expect homesickness (if your student lives on campus) and times when college life seems overwhelming.
- DO Encourage your student to accept responsibility and become her own problem-solver.
- DO Expect change and give her space to grow.
- DO Listen, write, call, and send care packages – discuss what would work best in keeping the communication lines open.
- DO Find new interests to help you let go.
- DO Encourage your student to get involved on campus and to participate in weekend programs, traditions and events.
- DON’T rush to the rescue. Encourage and support, but let her handle concerns and issues. If she needs additional support, remind her of on-campus resources and offices available to her.
- DON’T Encourage coming home often. Students make smoother transitions and are happier if they stay on campus long enough to make friends and get involved.
- DON’T Expect many texts or phone calls. Sometimes students get caught up in a whirlwind of activity and forget to stay in touch.
- DON’T be surprised if she changes her mind on her major and career interests.
Contact Information
Chrissie Bumgardner
Co-Director, First Year Experience
bumgardner@meredith.edu
Lisa Brown
Co-Director, First Year Experience
lmbrown@meredith.edu
