Information and Events for Parents and Families

Several programs are offered to help parents and family members support the transition of their student into the Stevens community. Parent and Family Orientation webinars are offered over the summer in a virtual format. During move-in, parents and families are encouraged to attend parent and family mixers, where several University representatives will welcome you and answer questions.

Registration links for the virtual sessions will be available in early summer 2023. Before the webinar, registrants will receive a confirmation email with login instructions. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Life with any questions or registration concerns at [email protected].

Parent and Family Orientation

This orientation session for parents and families provides information about the vast network of resources available to your student to support their wellness, academic success and holistic development as a Stevens student. This session is facilitated by Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Sara Klein and Dean of Students Ken Nilsen. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the presentation. 

Making the Transition to College for Parents and Families

This session explores how parents and families can help their student thrive at Stevens as they adjust to a new environment. From understanding warning signs to recognizing adjustment challenges, we want to equip parents and families with helpful resources to support students throughout the first year. This session is facilitated by Dean of Students Ken Nilsen and staff from Stevens’ Counseling and Psychological Services office. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the presentation. 

Parent and Family Move-In Day Programs

For parents and families of students participating in Pre-Orientation on Thursday, August 24, lunch will be served following move-in, and then the Pre-Orientation begins at 1 p.m. Programs for parents and families will be available on campus from 1 to 3 p.m. to allow families to connect to campus administrators, mingle and feel confident about Stevens’ resources before departing for the day.

For parents and families of students moving in on Sunday, August 27, a lunch will be served following your move-in time; students and families may drop in anytime during the move-in process to eat. Programs for parents and families will be available on campus from 3 to 5 p.m. to allow families to connect to campus administrators, mingle and feel confident about Stevens’ resources before departing for the day.

Family Weekend at Fall Festival

Family Weekend is part of Stevens’ Fall Festival, which is scheduled for Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14, 2023. Events for the entire Stevens community, including students and their families, will take place on Friday evening and all day on Saturday. You can expect to attend a variety of sessions about the Stevens experience, take your family to see different labs and maker spaces, hear from President Farvardin about the State of Stevens and attend a massive festival across the lawns, ending in a tailgate and an athletic game. Families who are interested in attending and who are traveling from a distance should consider booking local accommodations soon.

Ongoing Communication to Parents & Families 

Parents and families who would like to be updated about what’s happening at Stevens can connect with Stevens in the following ways:

• Follow Stevens Students and Stevens Institute of Technology on Facebook

• Follow us on Instagram: @StevensStudents  and @FollowStevens

• A group of parents has also created an informal Stevens Parents Facebook group: Stevens Institute of Technology Parents

• Read the Stevens Family Newsletter that is emailed to you each month during the academic year for updates and information. Students must update their contacts in Workday (see instructions detailed above on this website) to ensure that the parent/guardian email addresses are correct to receive this monthly newsletter.