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Parents & Families

Information about VCU Libraries for parents and family members of VCU students

There is a lot of helpful information available to aid students and parents in the transition to college. If you have specific questions not answered by the information collected here, please don't hesitate to contact Cabell Library.

Transitioning to College

Need tips for navigating college? Ask VCU’s orientation leaders
Virginia Commonwealth University | VCU News
Adjusting to College
NC State
Adjusting to College Life
UC San Diego
For Parents: Adjusting to College, A Brief Guide and Frequently Asked Questions for Parents of Students with Disabilities
American Psychological Association
The Pre-College Summer of Anticipation: Getting our young adults ready for their new chapter
Psychology Today
Parents’ Survival Guide: Put Down the Phone, Leave Them Alone
Boston University
Economics Of Buying Vs Renting A Textbook
Intelligent Economist
Making the Transition to College
McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, Princeton University

Time & Stress Managment

You can help your student be proactive in their mental and physical well being. These links below are a good place to start.

Managing Stress
University of Georgia: University Health Center
Managing Your Time
Dartmouth College: Academic Skills Center
Mental Well-being and Mindfulness
VCU RecWell
Physical Health and Sleep
VCU RecWell
Study Skills & Time Management Research Guide
VCU Libraries has many electronic and print resources on time and stress management. Learn more about them by checking out this guide. VCU students have full access to all e-books via their VCU eID.