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Family Resources

With full-time staff members dedicated to helping parents and families, Texas Parents can connect you with the resources that you need.
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As the parent/family of a current or prospective Longhorn, you play an important role in your student’s success. Your student will turn to you for advice, reassurance and direction throughout the college journey and one of the best ways to prepare for those moments is to learn about all that is available to your student on the Forty Acres.

But, where should you start? As one of the biggest and best universities in the country, the University of Texas at Austin offers incredible experiences, opportunities and resources for your student. There is a lot to know, and regardless of where your student is in their journey, we know you have questions. We have designed this website to be a starting place for you to find answers. The resources listed throughout this site are not exhaustive, but they are ones that parents most often seek.

If you don’t find what you are looking for here, please know that the Texas Parents office is in place to help you help your student. With full-time staff members dedicated to helping parents and families, we can connect you with the resources that you need. If you don’t know whom to call, call Texas Parents.

Parents and Families, Your Network of Support Starts Here

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For Prospective Families

Families can support their prospective Longhorns in many ways throughout the application process.

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For Incoming Freshman Families

The excitement of the first year often comes with many questions.

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For Transfer Families

While you are already familiar with the role of being the parent of a college student, you are now the parent of a Longhorn.

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For All Undergraduate Families

Whether your student is a freshman, a senior, or somewhere in between, these resources are intended to help all Longhorns.

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Safety & Security

We encourage you to talk to your student about personal safety and point out the many safety resources on campus.

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Family Orientation

Learn about resources to help you help your student successfully transition to UT Austin and thrive on the Forty Acres.

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Family Weekend

Families of all currently enrolled UT undergraduate students are invited to attend Family Weekend each spring.

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Contact Us

Texas Parents serves you — the families of prospective students through graduating seniors — by helping you remain actively involved in your student's UT Austin journey.