Welcome Marshall Parents!
Marshall University understands that you want to be informed and involved as your child embarks on the college experience.  We are working to provide the information and resources you need for a rewarding educational experience for the entire family.  Please contact the Office of Parent Resources at 1-888-687-3768, (304) 696-3395 or parents@marshall.edu if you have questions or concerns about your student or prospective student at Marshall University.

You can also check out our Guide for Parents Part 1 and Part 2. 

Parent & Family Weekend Scheduled for October 3-4, 2008.

Mark your calendars!  The weekend of October 3-4, 2008, has been designated as Parent & Family Weekend.  The weekend will highlight our Herd vs. Cincinnati Bearcats football game on Friday evening at 8:00 pm.  The game will be nationally televised and we are expecting a huge crowd.  As other events are finalized, details will be posted on this website.

Other Marshall sites for parents:


College of Science Student Services / Information for Parents
Residence Services Student and Parent Information Page

Ten Reasons to Live On Campus

The Office of Residence Services has provided this listing of Ten Reasons to Live On-Campus.  Check out the list here.


Marshall OneBook Program

In fall 2007, Marshall University introduced its OneBook Marshall program.  First year students will have the opportunity to read, discuss and participate in activities and events related to The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.  For information about this new program and this year's book, click here.

The book for Fall 2008 will be announced soon!

Academic Questions?
If you have questions about our policies and other academic concerns, you might want to read the Academic Questions & Answers for Parents.  In "Q&A" format, this booklet addresses many of the issues and questions that parents have about academics at Marshall University.  Special thanks to Dr. Frances Hensley, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, for preparing this valuable resource.

 

Career Services
It's every parent's dream that their child will find a good job when her or she completes their college education.  Our Career Services Center can assist your son or daughter in preparing for his or her job search.  For additional information on services available, please visit their website here.

 

Visiting Campus?
Parking Information:  If you are planning to visit your son or daughter on campus, you can obtain a temporary parking permit for $2 per day for surface lot parking.  This permit will allow you to leave and re-enter your designated lot.  To obtain your permit upon arrival, you may visit the Parking Office located at 1801 5th Avenue.  This pricing is not available on game days when the price will be $5 for parking on a surface lot or $10 for garage parking.  Re-entry is not allowed on game days.  Questions can be addressed to the parking office by calling (304) 696-6684.

Guest Meals in the Residence Halls:  If you are visiting campus and your son or daughter is a participant in a Residence Hall meal plan, you may accompany him/her in the Twin Towers or Harless cafeterias for a meal free of charge.  Other guests are charged a flat rate fee in either cafeteria.

Sending a package to campus?

If you are sending a care package to campus, each resident hall student is assigned a mailbox within his/her residence hall.  All mail should be addressed to the student by name followed by the room number and hall name, Marshall University, Huntington, WV  25755.

Want to keep up-to-date on the latest campus news?
The Parthenon is the student newspaper of Marshall University.  The most recent edition is available online at The Parthenon Online.  On this site, you may register to receive each edition via email.  In addition to The Parthenon, you may find other University announcements, news, and press releases at News & Events.

2007 Welcome Weekend Photo Gallery! Click here.

2006 Welcome Weekend Photo Gallery! Click here.

We would love to hear your feedback.
If you have any suggestions on topics that you would like to see covered on this website, please email the Office of Parent Resources at parents@marshall.edu.