The Link, Our Parent Newsletter
Every month, The Link brings campus happenings, important dates, and student-success stories straight to your inbox. You're added automatically; just keep your contact information current so you never miss an update.
Parents and Families
When your student chose Florida Southern, they joined a community that looks out for
them, challenges them, and celebrates them. You're part of that community too.
We're Glad You're Here
All FSC parents are members of the Florida Southern College Parent Association, which includes a monthly parent newsletter, access to an annual meeting during Family Weekend each fall, and a weekly student engagement email highlighting ways for your student to get involved. Watch The Link for next year's Family Weekend dates.
A Partner in Your Student's Success
Whether your student's first home is in Florida, another state, or another country, we're committed to keeping you informed and connected as they grow. Your student's experience at FSC will be transformational, and your partnership is part of what makes it possible.
From the moment they arrive, your student is surrounded by people who want them to thrive, faculty who know their name, staff who notice when they need support, and a campus built around their success. Here's how we keep you in the loop and in the experience.
Inside FSC Parent Guide
Download the 2026-2027 Annual Resource Guide and Calendar for details about campus events and helpful reminders for parents to share with their students.
Parent Facebook Community
Connect with FSC staff and other parents in our Parent Facebook group, a place to ask questions, share pride, and meet the families walking this road alongside you.
Campus Safety Alerts
Your student is automatically enrolled in our emergency text system, and you're welcome to join too, so you have peace of mind wherever you are.
Additional Resources
Reading List for Families
Looking for additional resources to support your efforts to coach your college student through the beginning, middle, and end of their undergraduate pathway? Here are some suggested reads:
- Beating the College Blues, 2nd Edition by Dr. Paul Grayson and Dr. Philip Meilman
- Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money: The Essential Parenting Guide to the College Years by Helen Johnson and Christine Schelhas-Miller
- Grown & Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults by Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington
- Letting Go: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the College Years, 6th Edition by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger
- They’re Ready. Are You? The Parent’s Guide to Surviving the College Transition by Liz Yokubison
- You’re on Your Own (But I’m Here If You Need Me): Mentoring Your Child During the College Years by Marjorie Savage
Considering FSC for Your Student?
Choosing a college is a family decision, and we want you to feel confident in it. Take a closer look at what life, learning, and opportunity look like for your student at FSC.
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You don't have to navigate the college years alone, and neither does your student.
