Support Your Student

Current Poll

Additional comments and questions should be sent to Dawn Bruner at urparents@rochester.edu.

October 2024

In your opinion (in 2024), what has been/will be most helpful in your student's adjustment to college?


Previous Polls

September 2024

Will you visit your student on campus during fall 2024?

  •  

    49%

  •  

    28%

  •  

    16%

  •  

    6%


August 2024

Will you give your student college related advice at the start of the fall 2024 semester?

  •  

    55%

  •  

    22%

  •  

    0%

  •  

    0%

  •  

    23%


July 2024

In planning for fall 2024, how are you involved with your student's preparation for change and increased independence?

  •  

    25%

  •  

    9%

  •  

    4%

  •  

    57%

  •  

    4%

  •  

    0%


June 2024

During college, how do/will you engage with your student about academic grades?

  •  

    38%

  •  

    57%

  •  

    2%

  •  

    2%


May 2024

During the 2024 spring semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

  •  

    3%

  •  

    13%

  •  

    2%

  •  

    5%

  •  

    0%

  •  

    3%

  •  

    3%

  •  

    8%

  •  

    5%

  •  

    0%

  •  

    8%

  •  

    48%


April 2024

In your opinion, during Spring 2024, how has your student connected with their instructor(s)?

  •  

    15%

  •  

    23%

  •  

    35%

  •  

    7%

  •  

    4%

  •  

    16%


March 2024

In your opinion, how is your student balancing their academic workload with other responsibilities and activities?

  •  

    62%

  •  

    25%

  •  

    8%

  •  

    5%


February 2024

In your opinion, in which area does your student need the most support in developing?

  •  

    8%

  •  

    32%

  •  

    13%

  •  

    23%

  •  

    4%

  •  

    10%

  •  

    6%

Some university resources and opportunities include:

  • Greene Center for Career Education and Connections
  • The Medallion Program
  • One Community Program Volunteer

  • January 2024

    What strategy do you believe is most effective in addressing mental health with your student?

    •  

      4%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      83%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      1%


    December 2023

    During the fall semester 2023, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      6%

    •  

      14%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      10%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      49%


    November 2023

    In 2023, how do you keep your student connected to family traditions, even if they cannot be physically present for family events or activities?

    •  

      31%

    •  

      21%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      29%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      2%


    October 2023

    Where do you connect with parents or families of other college students in 2023?

    •  

      54%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      13%

    •  

      26%


    September 2023

    Will you visit your student on campus during fall 2023?

    •  

      49%

    •  

      32%

    •  

      12%

    •  

      7%


    August 2023

    August is the start of a new academic year, have you discussed 2023 - 2024 goals with your student?

    •  

      71%

    •  

      29%


    July 2023

    In planning for the fall semester, how are you involved with your student’s preparation for change and increased independence?

    •  

      24%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      44%

    •  

      13%

    •  

      0%


    June 2023

    Are you involved with your student's decisions about summer plans?

    •  

      64%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      27%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      2%


    May 2023

    During the spring semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      6%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      19%

    •  

      33%


    April 2023

    What is your approach in discussing the topic of alcohol and other drugs with your student?

    •  

      94%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      0%


    March 2023

    If you have concerns about your student, do you openly share your concerns with student?

    •  

      94%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      2%


    February 2023

    Do you and your student have open dialogue about diversity, equity, and inclusion?

    •  

      82%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      5%


    January 2023

    Do you give your student college related advice at the start of a new semester?

    •  

      56%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      20%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      23%


    December 2022

    During the fall semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      4%

    •  

      24%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      39%


    November 2022

    Have you discussed Winter Break plans with your student?

    •  

      88%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      1%


    October 2022

    In your opinion, what has been/will be most helpful in your student's adjustment to college?

    •  

      12%

    •  

      37%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      26%

    •  

      9%


    September 2022

    Will you visit your student on campus this fall?

    •  

      48%

    •  

      32%

    •  

      14%

    •  

      6%


    August 2022

    August is the start of a new academic year; have you discussed 2022-2023 goals with your student?

    •  

      70%

    •  

      30%

    As you start or continue these discussions, please learn more about University resources, such as:

  • The Learning Center
  • Greene Center for Career and Education Connections
  • Wilson Commons Student Activities

  • July 2022

    As your family prepares/prepared for your student to begin college, how does/did your family handle college related tasks and deadlines?

    •  

      34%

    •  

      29%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      34%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      1%


    June 2022

    How do you engage with your student about academic grades?

    •  

      32%

    •  

      58%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      3%


    May 2022

    During the spring 2022 semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      2%

    •  

      22%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      56%


    April 2022

    How do you feel about your student participating in education abroad opportunities?

    •  

      69%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      5%


    March 2022

    Looking ahead, how do you plan to celebrate your students’ college graduation?

    •  

      82%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      0%


    February 2022

    To your knowledge, how does your student engage with faith/spirituality during the academic year?

    •  

      26%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      13%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      48%

    •  

      5%

    There are many ways for your student to explore their spirituality on the U of R campus.

  • Interfaith Chapel
  • Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center

  • January 2022

    How do you feel when you notice changes in your student's core values?

    •  

      20%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      36%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      31%


    December 2021

    During the fall semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      4%

    •  

      24%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      39%


    November 2021

    How do you keep your student connected to family traditions, even if they cannot be physically present for family events or activities?

    •  

      26%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      45%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      4%


    October 2021

    Where do you connect with parents or families of other college students?

    •  

      0%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      0%

    Here are some ways you can get connected to other families at the University of Rochester:

  • UR Parents and Families Facebook Page
  • Parents Council

  • September 2021

    When did/will you engage with your student about their career goals?

    •  

      39%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      51%

    •  

      5%

    The Greene Center for Career Education and Connections offers opportunities for your student to explore and pursue their career goals.

  • The Greene Center for Career Education and Connections

  • August 2021

    Do you give your student college related advice at the start of a new semester?

    •  

      56%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      20%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      23%


    July 2021

    As your family prepares/prepared for your student to begin college, about which topic do/did you have the most questions/concerns?

    •  

      18%

    •  

      18%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      30%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      1%


    June 2021

    What are your student's summer plans?

    •  

      42%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      12%

    •  

      18%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      12%


    May 2021

    During the spring semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      6%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      19%


    April 2021

    In your opinion, how does your student connect with their instructor(s)?

    •  

      26%

    •  

      33%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      13%


    March 2021

    In what ways do you encourage your student to practice self-care?

    •  

      31%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      26%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      22%

    •  

      1%

    We've provided some resources on campus that your student can engage in to practice self-care:

  • The Interfaith Chapel
  • UHS Counseling Center
  • Learning Center Academic Success Coaching
  • Mindful University Project
  • WCSA Club Sports

  • February 2021

    How is your Rochester student taking spring 2021 classes?

    •  

      30%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      37%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      10%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      2%


    January 2021

    What is your level of engagement in your student's major or career related decision making?

    •  

      68%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      14%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      0%

    Below are some of the resources beneficial to students interested in exploring their career and/or internship opportunities.

  • College Center for Advising Services (CCAS)
  • Center for Community Engagement (CCE)
  • Greene Center

  • December 2020

    During the fall semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      4%

    •  

      24%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      39%


    November 2020

    Based on communications received during the fall semester, on which topic do you need more communication?

    •  

      30%

    •  

      20%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      22%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      9%


    October 2020

    Did/will your student get a flu shot this year?

    •  

      66%

    •  

      22%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      6%


    September 2020

    How is your Rochester student taking fall 2020 classes?

    •  

      27%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      48%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      1%


    August 2020

    In your opinion, in which area will your student need the most support during fall 2020?

    •  

      14%

    •  

      12%

    •  

      22%

    •  

      21%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      28%

    Wilson Commons Student Activities (WCSA) provides opportunities for students to engage in person and virtually.

  • WCSA website

  • July 2020

    Looking ahead to the fall semester, about which topic do you have the most questions/concerns?

    •  

      15%

    •  

      10%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      42%

    Please be sure to sign up for Rochester Restart for weekly updates related to fall reopening. Also, visit the Coronavirus Updates page for answers to frequently asked questions.

  • Rochester Restart
  • Frequently Asked Questions

  • June 2020

    During the spring semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      6%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      19%

    •  

      33%


    May 2020

    What has surprised you most about your student throughout this unprecedented time?

    •  

      69%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      19%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      1%


    April 2020

    How has the transition to online learning impacted the way you engage with your student about academics?

    •  

      12%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      56%

    •  

      27%


    March 2020

    How do you feel when your student expresses a perspective that is different than you assumed?

    •  

      24%

    •  

      48%

    •  

      20%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      0%


    February 2020

    How do you engage with your student about relationships with peers?

    •  

      35%

    •  

      40%

    •  

      17%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      0%


    January 2020

    During the fall semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      4%

    •  

      24%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      11%


    December 2019

    Have you discussed Winter Break plans with your student?

    •  

      88%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      1%


    November 2019

    In times of stress, how do you best support your student?

    •  

      64%

    •  

      14%

    •  

      12%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      1%


    October 2019

    Does your student have a job during the semester?

    •  

      29%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      14%

    •  

      18%

    •  

      12%


    September 2019

    What is your primary reason for visiting the Parents and Families website?

    •  

      5%

    •  

      35%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      17%

    •  

      10%

    •  

      21%


    August 2019

    What is your favorite thing to do when visiting your student at University of Rochester?

    •  

      6%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      52%

    •  

      4%


    July 2019

    As your family prepares/prepared for your student to begin college, about which area are/were you most anxious?

    •  

      16%

    •  

      22%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      12%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      14%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      17%

    •  

      4%


    June 2019

    During the spring semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      6%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      19%

    •  

      33%


    May 2019

    Are you aware of your student's summer plans?

    •  

      36%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      12%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      13%


    April 2019

    In your opinion, how likely is your student to ask for social and/or emotional help from on campus resources when needed?

    •  

      19%

    •  

      17%

    •  

      32%

    •  

      24%

    •  

      8%

    Learning more about campus resources can help you start a dialogue with your student. The resources below are a great starting point. In addition, you may reach out to Parent and Family Relations at 585-275-5415 if you would like help exploring ways to support your student.

  • CARE Network
  • Interfaith Chapel
  • University Counseling Center (UCC)

  • March 2019

    Have you asked this semester if your student's budget is still on track?

    •  

      49%

    •  

      19%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      17%

    •  

      11%


    February 2019

    For what life skills does your student currently need the most guidance?

    •  

      32%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      14%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      13%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      10%

    •  

      2%


    January 2019

    During the fall semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      4%

    •  

      24%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      39%


    December 2018

    What do you think about the communication between you and your student?

    •  

      66%

    •  

      5%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      29%


    November 2018

    Has your student given you access to view/pay ebills (electronic student billing statements)?

    •  

      89%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      4%

    Visit the Office of the Bursar's website frequently asked questions about ebills.

  • Office of the Bursar

  • October 2018

    Have you discussed Winter Break plans with your student?

    •  

      88%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      1%

    Learn more about Winter Stay at University of Rochester

  • Winter Stay

  • September 2018

    In times of stress, how do you show support to your student?

    •  

      59%

    •  

      12%

    •  

      8%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      0%


    August 2018

    In your opinion, in which area does your student need the most support in developing?

    •  

      8%

    •  

      32%

    •  

      13%

    •  

      23%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      10%

    •  

      6%

    •  

      4%

    Learn more about Career Competencies at The Gwen M. Greene Center. Students can schedule 1:1 appointments with advisors.

  • The Gwen M. Greene Center

  • July 2018

    What is your approach in discussing the topic of alcohol and other drugs with your student?

    •  

      94%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      0%


    June 2018

    During the spring semester, on what topic regarding your student did you personally contact the University of Rochester?

    •  

      6%

    •  

      15%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      9%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      3%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      19%

    •  

      33%


    May 2018

    When you have questions or concerns, what is your primary method of communication with the University of Rochester?

    •  

      37%

    •  

      21%

    •  

      0%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      29%

    •  

      10%


    April 2018

    What topic is most difficult for you to discuss with your student?

    •  

      13%

    •  

      11%

    •  

      13%

    •  

      7%

    •  

      4%

    •  

      27%

    •  

      2%

    •  

      13%

    •  

      1%

    •  

      8%

    Responses indicated that sex is the most difficult topic for families to discuss with students. The following resources are offered to help you have more productive discussions with students on the topic:

  • Sex Ed Rescue
  • Ted Radio Hour: How Should We Talk To Our Kids About Sex?
  • Love Is Respect