Both you and your student are transitioning to a new phase of your lives. Whether you are sending your first child to college or your fifth, the process of negotiating the changing relationship can be a challenge. The ASU community and the following resources are here to help you as you embark on your journey.

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Sun Devil Family Association

The Sun Devil Family Association represents a nationwide family network of members and volunteers dedicated to sustaining parental and family involvement in their student's education and support of programs and services that will enrich the ASU experience.

SDFA helps parents and family members stay connected to students, become engaged in the ASU community and sustain many vital initiatives. Since its inception in 1984, SDFA has worked to make a difference for every ASU student and their family.

The mission of the ASU Sun Devil Family Association is to engage parents and family members through philanthropy in support of ASU. They engage in the following activities:

• Fundraise to provide support for scholarships and grants to benefit students and support university initiatives.
• Provide support for the mission of the university and its leadership by providing financial, volunteer and logistical support for specific association-sponsored events.
• Enhance communications between the university and the families to develop an engaged constituency.
• Promote educational, cultural and philanthropic objectives in support of Arizona State University students.

Barrett Honors Parent Association

The Barrett Honors Parent Association is a unique and very special part of Barrett, the Honors College. It is a voluntary, non-fee based group of parents who are committed to the life and future development of the college.

ASU Alumni Association

Past Sun Devils stay engaged with ASU through chapters, activities and programs. Parents and current students have built strong connections and found valuable support from alumni through the Alumni Associations geographically and academically based chapters.

Attend an Event

• Homecoming
• Family Weekend

Other Resources

• Recommended reading lists for parents of new college students
• Join a parent group and discussion
• Parent to Parent discussion board