Welcome Parents and Families!

Welcome parents, families and friends of Salisbury University! You play an important role in your students’ college experiences and we want to partner with you to ensure their success at SU. We hope to provide you helpful information, access to offices across campus, and avenues to direct your questions and concerns. We look forward to working with you.

Resources to Support Your Student

We understand how this is a challenging time for everyone, particularly our students, who are taking classes away from the SU campus. Below are some resources that maybe helpful in supporting your student through this challenging time:

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Resource List for Assisting and Supporting Students and Promoting Student Success

Resource	Overview	Contact Information
Student Affairs Case Manager	Assists students who may be having difficulty adjusting to college, need assistance with a medical withdrawal and re-entering, or need assistance other than clinical counseling.	410-543-6080 sucares@salisbury.edu Guerrieri Student Union, Suite 212
Center for Student Achievement	Promotes student success by offering tutoring, academic coaching, supplemental instruction, academic workshops and related services. The CSA can also support faculty by working with a class rather than canceling class if that faculty member is unable to teach.	410-677-4865 Guerrieri Academic Commons, Suite 270
Counseling Center	Accredited by the International Association of Counseling Centers, the Center provides professional mental health services including prevention, assessment and treatment of psychological problems, emotional concerns or mental conditions of individuals or groups. The Center also aims to provide mental health promotion, education related to early problem detection and intervention, student advocacy and effective access to services.	410-543-6070 Guerrieri Student Union, Suite 263
Student Health Services	Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc., services include: Acute Care (e.g., injuries and illnesses), Annual Gyn/Pap Test, Well Physicals, Primary Care for Health Conditions, Self-Care Center, STI Testing Information.	410-543-6262 410-548-4101 studenthealth@salisbury.edu Holloway Hall, Side Entrance, Suite 180
TRIO Student Support Services	Helps first-generation students, students with financial need and students with disabilities achieve their academic potential and personal goals. Services include academic coaching, mentoring, financial literacy, workshops and cultural enrichment	410-677-4737 trio@salisbury.edu Academic Commons, Suite 270
Disability Resource Center	Provides guidance, access to resources and accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Such disabilities could include medical, psychiatric, learning disabilities and/or mobility, visual and/or hearing impairments.	410-543-6070 TTY 410-548-6083 disabilitysupport@salisbury.edu Guerrieri Student Union, Rm. 263
Career Services	Provides comprehensive services to facilitate self-assessment, skill identification, career exploration, decision-making, career preparation and graduate school selection.	410-543-6075 Guerrieri Student Union, Suite 133

Parent and Family Programs

Homecoming and Family Weekend
Commencement
Athletics and Cultural Events
Planning a Visit
Family Communication

Salisbury University family members are encouraged to sign up for Campus ESP (the Salisbury University Family Experience Portal). This online portal generates news alerts and content specific to you and your student. You get to determine how often you hear from us! This is the best way to stay up-to-date with information specific to SU families. Join Campus ESP here!

It's All In The (Sea Gull) Family!

There are many “Sea Gull Families” at Salisbury University. The Lamboni Family has generations of SU grads.

Read About Their Story

Parent Resources

Suggested Readings
The Parent and Family Guide
Student Code of Community Standards
Emergency Preparedness
Release of Information under FERPA
Other Resources
These are some offices and websites that you or your student may find useful:
- Bookstore – get textbooks and Gull gear!
- Cashier’s Office – get answers to billing questions and make payments.
- Career Services – help with career exploration.
- Disability Resource Center - get more information about resources offered to students
- Gull Card Office – replace your official University ID.
- Financial Aid – learn about financial resources.
- SU Libraries – find research help and other services.

Parent Giving & Other Support

Why Should I Give?

Salisbury University’s parent giving program allows the parents of SU students to support their students’ campus involvements! Parent support is a vital part of SU’s annual fundraising efforts because it helps give students the best experience possible by providing enhanced funding for equipment, conference travel, research, and other opportunities.

Did you know? Tuition dollars cover only about 83 percent of what it takes to educate students here at SU; the remainder comes from private sources. Gifts from parents enable the University to strengthen and enrich the educational experience and help meet unanticipated student needs.

Please remember that your gift is tax deductible, and if you or your spouse works for a matching gift company, your gift may be even doubled or tripled.
How Can I Make a Gift?

To give online: Visit SU Parent Giving or the SU giving site to search for your campus cause.

To give by mail: Send a check made payable to the SU Foundation Inc to P.O. Box 2655, Salisbury, MD 21802.
For more information on ways to make your annual gift, please contact our annual giving coordinator at 410-548-2074 or giving@salisbury.edu.
Where Should I Give?
Gifts may be directed toward the enhancement of specific academic programs, clubs or organizations, athletics, scholarships, student services, the Greatest Need Fund, or other worthy campus causes. Browse suggested causes here!

Highlighted student causes include:
Read impact stories from current students and watch their video testimonials to better understand the exciting effect that gifts have on student experiences!
How Else Can I Support SU?
- Athletic Support: For avid Sea Gull fans, the Maroon & Gold Club is SU’s official athletic fundraising and support organization.
- Leadership Giving: Some parents also join SU’s Salisbury Circle, comprised of donors who make significant annual gifts of $1,000 or more.
- SU’s Giving Day: To maximize your annual gift, you can incentivize others to give by pledging a challenge gift to a specific campus area as part of SU’s annual Giving Day.