Involving Parents

The Parents Program is your link to the University of Denver.

The Parents Program was established in 1994, to encourage mutual understanding and facilitate communications between the University and parents, to provide opportunities for parents to be actively involved in the life of the University, and to sponsor programs and provide services that meet the needs of DU parents.

Currently, the program facilitates communication through the PioneerParents newsletter and web site. The Association also supports Summer Send-Off Parties around the country for incoming students and their parents.

Parents Association Mission

• To affirm the important role parents play in the educational lives of their students
• To sponsor programs that bring parents into a closer relationship with the University
• To provide for effective parent-University interaction and exchange of information
• To encourage and promote the support of the Parents Fund
• To reinforce the caring and responsiveness to students’ and parents’ needs by the University

Benefits of Membership

• Special discount - Members receive 10% off all apparel and gifts at the DU Bookstore
• Chance to win free books - Members names are entered in a drawing for free books for one student for one quarter
• Clarion subscription - Members may subscribe to the student newspaper, the Clarion for $45 per year
• DU Calendar and Parent/Family Handbook - Members will receive a DU Calendar which includes important dates and the Parent/Family Handbook
• Early Event Registration - Members may register for Dads Weekend a week prior to open registration

I would like to join the Parents Association.

If you have any questions, please call the Office of Parent Relations at 303.871.2744.