Family Education and Involvement Opportunities

We strive to provide diverse opportunities throughout the year for students' family members to learn more about Oklahoma State University, the Stillwater area and students' experiences. We are also committed to coordinating activities and events where family members can engage with and support their students as well as other OSU students.

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Family Friday Webinars

Family Friday Webinars are offered monthly on a select Friday from 12-1 p.m. CST to provide insight and opportunities for discussion of timely topics important to students and their families.

 

Find information about upcoming webinars below. Webinar registration links will be posted as the beginning of the semester gets closer.

• August 22 | Understanding OSU to Support Your Student
  • Discover what OSU's mission as a land-grant university means for your student.
  • Gain an understanding of basic OSU academic structures, policies and processes.
  • Get essential insights into student supports and connection opportunities, some of which are accessible to families.
• September 12 | Safety and Wellness Insights for Cowboy Families
  • Learn about resources and ask questions of professionals with:
    
    • University Health Services
    • OSU Department of Wellness and the Colvin Recreation Center
    • University Counseling Services
    • Student Accessibility Services
    • Campus Safety and the OSU Police Department
• October 10 |  College Funding Sources and Suggestions
  • Learn about continuing student scholarship opportunities, processes and timelines.
  • Gain insight into completing the FAFSA and the federal financial aid process.
  • Discover part-time job and internship benefits and search strategies.
  • Get helpful tips for reducing college costs.
• November 14 | Housing Options for Continuing Students
  • Gain an understanding of on-campus housing options, processes and timelines.
  • Get important resources, information and advice for renting or buying in the Stillwater community.
• December 12 | Creating Winter Break Wins with Your Student
  • Hear from current OSU students about their Winter Break wants and to-dos.
  • Get suggestions from campus professionals and experienced Cowboy parents about ways to support your student mid-year.

 

Family Weekends

Coordinated once each semester, Family Weekend provides a concentrated array of varied activities for family members to engage in while spending quality time with their students on the OSU campus and throughout the Stillwater community. While families are welcome to visit their students throughout the year, Family Weekend is a special time of celebrating all of the families who make up the Cowboy family.

 

Find details for this semester's activities on the Family Weekend website.

 

Into the Streets

Into the Streets is a single day of meaningful service that takes place once each semester and provides students the opportunity to serve in a fun, exciting group environment while they give back to OSU and the surrounding community. Family members of students are also able to serve or host project sites during the Into the Streets events. Learn more on the Into the Street website.

 

Another way to be involved is by assisting the Student Volunteer Center staff and the Into the Streets student committee with event check-in and snack distribution throughout the day. Reach out to the committee at intothestreets@okstate.edu to volunteer.

 

Hugs From Home

Hugs From Home is a grassroots group of family members of OSU students who conduct a student stress relief outreach event on campus. During the Hugs From Home campus outreach, family volunteers distribute snacks, giveaways, smiles and hugs to students who need and want them, and OSU's student support resources join in the efforts by hosting tables to visit with students about their needs and to distribute support resource information. We encourage family members interested in participating to follow the Hugs From Home Facebook page.