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 2009-10 Guide for ParentsParents attending New Student Orientation during Summer 2009 will receive a printed copy of this Guide.

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Academic Questions?


If you have questions about our policies and other academic concerns, you might want to read the Academic Questions & Answers for Parents beginning on Page 29 in the 2009-10 Guide for ParentsIn "Q&A" format, this section of the Guide 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.


Upcoming Events

Check this site for upcoming event information.

Free Airport Shuttle Service to Charleston (WV) Yeager Airport:

The Office of Student Affairs sponsors a free shuttle to the Charleston Yeager Airport for scheduled University breaks.  Students are encouraged to schedule their flights, when possible, around the shuttle schedule.  Limited space is available on a first-some, first-served basis.  The schedule is attached here. 



Other Marshall sites for parents
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Career Services

Residence Services
College of Science Student Services / Information for Parents

Who to call when you have questions. . .
Helping Your Child With the College Admission Process
Items Your Child Should Bring to College
Checklist for College Planning
University Weather Policy

Local Hotels

For local hotels, please click here.


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

For Fall 2008, all entering freshmen will be reading The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien as part of Marshall's OneBook program.  Students will read, discuss and participate in activities and events related to this book.  Marshall introduced the OneBook program in Fall 2007.  The first book was The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.  More information about the program is available here.


Career Services

It's every parent's dream that their child will find a good job when her or she completes his or her 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. 

Mail to students in the First Year Residence Halls (North and South) should be addressed in the following manner:

Mail to be delivered by the US Postal Service:  Resident's Name, Box # ___ First Year Residence Halls, Marshall University, Huntington, WV  25755.

Mail to be delivered by other sources such as UPS or FedEx: Resident's Name, Room #___ Freshman North (or South), Marshall University, Huntington, WV  25755.

For students residing in the other halls,  mail should be addressed in the following manner: Resident's Name, Hall Name and Hall Room Number, 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. For other information, visit News & Events.


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.