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Florida State Family Weekend 2026
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Florida International University (FIU) (2026-2027)
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The Academic Common Market can let Southern students pay in-state tuition for a degree program their home state does not offer. How it actually works.
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Boston College Family Weekend 2026
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Texas Longhorns Football Weekends 2026
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Verified 2026 Family Weekend dates for major football schools, plus how to tell whether your student’s weekend has a home game before you book the hotel.
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Dorm Appliance Rules at 101 Colleges: What Schools Actually Allow in 2026
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Alabama State University (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Auburn University (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Amherst College (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Baylor University (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Bethune-Cookman University (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Bates College (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Colorado State University (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to East Carolina University (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Louisiana State University (LSU) (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about Middle Tennessee State University: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Miami University (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to The Ohio State University (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Saint Louis University (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to San Diego State University (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about San Diego State University: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to South Carolina State University (SC State) (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about South Carolina State University: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to South Dakota State University (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about South Dakota State University: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Southeastern Louisiana University (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about Southeastern Louisiana University: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected from…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Syracuse University (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about Syracuse University: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected from a…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Arkansas (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Arkansas: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Cincinnati (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Cincinnati: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Dayton (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Dayton: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Delaware (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Delaware: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Denver (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Georgia (UGA) (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Miami (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of North Alabama (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Rhode Island (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of South Alabama (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of South Carolina (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of South Dakota (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Tampa (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Texas at Arlington: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to…
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Washington (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Florida International University (FIU) (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to Florida State University (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of South Florida (2026-2027)
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A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Georgia (UGA) (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Georgia: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Miami (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Miami: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of North Alabama (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of North Alabama: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Rhode Island (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Rhode Island: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of South Alabama (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of South Alabama: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of South Carolina (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of South Carolina: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of South Dakota (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of South Dakota: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay…
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School Guide
University of Tennessee Knoxville Parent Guide 2026: Move-In, Dorms, Knoxville, and What Every Volunteer Family Needs to Know
Everything parents need to know about University of Tennessee Knoxville: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Tampa (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Tampa: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Texas at Arlington: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Washington (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Washington: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how to stay connected…
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School Guide
A Parent’s Complete Guide to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about the University of Texas at El Paso: move-in and housing, academics, money and financial aid, health and safety, and how…
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Admissions
Community College to Four-Year University: A Parent’s Guide to Transferring
Planning to transfer from community college to a four-year university? Learn how credits, articulation agreements, financial aid and deadlines really work.
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Admissions
College Tuition Reciprocity: How to Pay In-State or Reduced Tuition Out of State
Regional tuition reciprocity programs can cut the cost of an out-of-state public college. Find the right program for your state and compare the real cost.
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Admissions
What Is the Academic Common Market? How Southern Students Can Pay In-State Tuition Out of State
The Academic Common Market can let Southern students pay in-state tuition for a degree program their home state does not offer. How it actually works.
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College Finances
The GPA Requirements No One Tells You About (Until It’s Too Late)
Most college students don't know their GPA has to stay above certain thresholds to keep scholarships, honors status, financial aid, and athletic eligibility. Here's what to…
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College Life
2026 College Football and Family Weekend: A Parent’s Guide to Planning the Trip
Verified 2026 Family Weekend dates for major football schools, plus how to tell whether your student’s weekend has a home game before you book the hotel.
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Dorm & Packing
Dorm Appliance Rules at 101 Colleges: What Schools Actually Allow in 2026
We analyzed official dorm appliance policies at 101 American universities. 100 percent ban hot plates, 90 percent ban air fryers, and the strictest campuses may surprise…
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College Life
Greek Life, Clubs and the Social Scene: The Data-Backed Decision Framework + Parent Checklist
Greek life pros cons parents: what the research shows, hazing risks, real costs, and the exact checklist to decide if a specific chapter is right for…
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Admissions
Is Test-Optional Going Away? What Parents Need to Know for 2026-2027
Is test-optional going away? The honest answer for 2026-2027: which colleges brought back the SAT and ACT, why, and what it means for your student.
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Admissions
Public Ivies 2026: The Full List and Why They Got So Competitive
What a Public Ivy is, the full list of Public Ivy universities for 2026, and why these public flagships got so hard to get into, even…
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Dorm & Packing
Dorm Power Strips and Surge Protectors: What Schools Actually Require (And Our Top Picks for 2026)
Most schools ban plain extension cords and require a surge protector with a built-in circuit breaker. Here's exactly what to look for, the daisy-chaining rule everyone…
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Dorm & Packing
Dorm Mini Fridge Size & Rules: What Size Refrigerator Can You Bring to College?
What size mini fridge is allowed in a dorm? Compare common 1.6 to 4.5 cu. ft. sizes, college refrigerator limits, dimensions, MicroFridge rules, and what to…
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Dorm & Packing
Dorm Microwave Rules: What’s Actually Allowed (And Our Top Picks for 2026)
Most dorms allow microwaves, but wattage limits, size caps, and outright bans at schools like Georgetown and GWU catch parents off guard. Here's exactly what to…
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Health & Legal
The 18th Birthday Legal Playbook: Power of Attorney, FERPA & HIPAA Waivers Every Parent Needs Before Summer Break (2026 Templates)
FERPA waivers, HIPAA authorizations, and power of attorney for college students -- get the 2026 legal documents before summer break ends.
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Dorm & Packing
College Clothing Essentials Guide 2026: What to Pack (By Climate)
Affiliate Disclosure: UniversityParent earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This does not affect our recommendations -- we only suggest products…
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Dorm & Packing
The Ultimate College Dorm Packing List (2026-2027): What Parents and Students Actually Need
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Freshman Year
Ultimate Guide to College Move-In & Freshman Year for Parents (2026)
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Freshman Year
College Student Mental Health: A Complete Guide for Parents (2026-2027)
From Our Book The college parent guide that goes with this Everything here is pulled from the same playbook as our 2026 Kindle book, The College…
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Tech & Gadgets
The Complete College Tech Setup Guide for Parents (2026)
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Florida State Family Weekend 2026
Family Weekend 2026Graduation 2027 (soon)Move-In 2026 (soon)Home Game Weekends (soon)Florida State Parent Travel HubFlorida State Family Weekend 2026Family Weekend runs September 25 to 27, and it…
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Florida Family Weekend 2026
Family Weekend 2026Graduation 2027 (soon)Move-In 2026 (soon)Home Game Weekends (soon)Florida Parent Travel HubFlorida Family Weekend 2026Family Weekend runs September 25 to 27 and it lands on…
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Boston College Family Weekend 2026
Family Weekend 2026Graduation 2027 (soon)Move-In 2026 (soon)Home Game Weekends (soon)Boston College Parent Travel HubBoston College Family Weekend 2026Family Weekend runs September 25 to 27, and it…
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Texas Longhorns Football Weekends 2026
Football Weekends 2026Family Weekend Nov 2026 (soon)Graduation 2027 (soon)Move-In 2026 (soon)Texas Parent Travel HubTexas Longhorns Football Weekends 2026Texas holds its official Family Weekend on November 6…
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Georgia Family Weekend 2026
Family Weekend 2026Graduation 2027 (soon)Move-In 2026 (soon)Home Game Weekends (soon)Georgia Parent Travel HubGeorgia Family Weekend 2026UGA Fall Family Weekend runs November 5 to 8. It is…
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Auburn Family Weekend 2026
Family Weekend 2026Graduation 2027 (soon)Move-In 2026 (soon)Home Game Weekends (soon)Auburn Parent Travel HubAuburn Family Weekend 2026Fall Family Weekend runs September 25 to 27 and it is…
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Alabama Family Weekend 2026
Family Weekend 2026Graduation 2027 (soon)Move-In 2026 (soon)Home Game Weekends (soon)Alabama Parent Travel HubAlabama Family Weekend 2026Family Weekend runs September 25 to 27, and it lands on…
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College Parents Weekend 2026: Dates by School (Family Weekend Guide)
Parents Weekend 2026 dates for 75 colleges in one place. Most schools call it Family Weekend. Find your school's date, plus what to bring, what to…
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Compare College Graduation Rates by School (2026)
Compare four-year and six-year graduation rates and first-year retention for 268 colleges, each shown against the national average.