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Parents

Dear Hatter Parents,

Thank you for entrusting us with this portion of your student's life journey. I am so fortunate to be a part of this exceptional group of faculty, staff, and students who strive to live the mission of Stetson University every day.

We offer a broad-based support system to students as they navigate their time at the university. FOCUS Orientation Leaders, Resident Advisors, Personal Librarians, Academic Advisors, First-Year Seminar Instructors, Success Coaches and many others are ready and willing to serve as mentors. Passionate educators and dedicated campus life professionals further contribute to this close-knit learning community, an ideal place for students to discover their passions and realize their highest potential.

As a Stetson University parent, you automatically become a member of the Stetson Parents Association (SPA), which keeps you informed and helps you share in your student's college experience.

At Stetson University, we believe that parents are our partners in education- the Parent/Family Involvement page shares with you the learning outcomes we should both strive to help your student achieve. We value the supportive role parents play in their student's college experience and welcome your involvement along the way.

Feel free to contact me at any time.

Go Hatters!

Christopher Kandus-Fisher
Vice President of Student Affairs
386-822-7730
parents@stetson.edu

Important Dates

Fall 2013

  • Sat., Aug. 17- residence halls open for new students
  • Sun., Aug. 18- residence halls open for returning students
  • Mon., Aug. 19 and Tues., Aug. 20- academic advising and registration
  • Mon., Aug. 19- start of FSEM classes
  • Wed., Aug. 21- Convocation
  • Thurs., Aug. 22- classes begin
  • Tues., Aug 27- GPS session "How to Succeed in your FSEM." (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Wed., Aug. 28- add/drop deadline; last day to change meal plan selection
  • Mon., Sept. 2- Labor Day (no classes)
  • Tues., Sept. 3- GPS session "Doctor Who? Communicating with Your Professors" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Thurs., Sept. 10 and Fri., Sept. 11- fall break (no classes)
  • Thurs., Sept. 10- GPS session "Balancing School, Life, and Work" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Tues., Sept. 17- GPS session "I Read, I Read, How Come I Can't Remember It?" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Tues., Sept. 24- GPS session "Community Service is NOT Just for High School." (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Tues., Oct. 1- GPS session "Math: It's Not a Spectator Sport." (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Tues., Oct. 8- GPS session "Academic Advising: Just Give Me My Pin! Why do I need my Advisor Anyways?!" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Tues., Oct. 15- GPS session "10 Tips to Writing a Better Essay." (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Fri., Oct. 18- GPS session - "The Success Project: Design your Path to Academic Success" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Mon., Oct. 21- GPS session - "The Success Project: Design your Path to Academic Success" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Tues., Oct. 22- GPS session - "Diet VS Nutrition" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Thurs., Oct. 24- GPS session - "The Success Project: Design your Path to Academic Success" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Mon., Oct. 28 and Tues., Oct. 29- registration for spring semester (upper class students only)
  • Tues., Oct. 29- GPS session - "Listen Up and Laugh: Using Improv Comedy to Improve Your Attention" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Wed., Oct. 30- registration for spring semester begins (first-year students only)
  • Tues., Nov. 5- GPS session - "Reference Librarians Do Exist! (And They're Awesome)" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Tues., Nov. 12- GPS session "Where and How I Enter: Exploring Privilege Identity and Its Role in Our Lives" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Tues., Nov. 19- end of FSEM classes
  • Tues., Nov. 19- GPS session "Studying Backwards: Matching your Study Strategy to the Test" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Tues., Nov 26- GPS session "Stressed? Work it Out!" (5:15 - 6 p.m.)
  • Wed., Nov. 27- no classes
  • Thurs., Nov. 28 and Fri., Nov. 29- Thanksgiving holiday (no classes)
  • Fri., Dec. 6- classes end; class registration deadline
  • Mon., Dec. 9 and Tues., Dec. 10- final examinations
  • Thurs., Dec. 12 and Fri. Dec. 13- final examinations
  • Sat., Dec. 14- all residence halls close

Spring 2014

  • Thurs., Jan. 9- residence halls open for new students
  • Fri., Jan. 10 and Sat., Jan. 11- New Student Orientation
  • Sun., Jan. 12- residence halls open for returning students
  • Mon., Jan. 12- classes begin
  • Mon., Jan. 20- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
  • Tues., Jan. 21- add/drop deadline; last day to change meal plan selection
  • Mon., Mar. 3 - Fri., Mar. 7- spring holidays
  • Mon., Mar. 31 - Fri., Apr. 4- academic advising for summer and fall semesters
  • Mon., Apr. 7 - Wed., Apr. 9- registration for summer and fall semesters
  • Tues., Apr. 15- Stetson Showcase (no classes except those after 5 p.m.)
  • Fri., Apr. 18- Good Friday (no classes)
  • Wed., Apr. 30- classes end
  • Fri., May 2 and Sat., May 3- final examinations
  • Mon., May 5 and Tues., May 6- final examinations
  • Wed., May 7- all residence halls close at 3 p.m.
  • Fri., May 9- Baccalaureate
  • Sat., May 10- Commencement

View the full academic calendar

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