Parents and Families

Opening Days 2025 information will be posted in January.

Please note: The information below was for the 2024 Opening Days event.

Parent and Family Information

There are two orientation programs that we offer: a series of virtual sessions over the summer and some in-person opportunities during the Opening Days program on Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22, 2024. Family members who will be in Salem to help their student move-in are invited to stay through lunch on Wednesday. See the detailed schedule below for more information.

Information for 2024 Opening Days 

• Opening Days Parents and Family Schedule (coming soon)
• Opening Days Parent & Family Meal Ticket information

 We know that you probably have many questions about different programs and departments on campus. Here are some links to some of the departments on campus which parents tend to have questions for:

• Willamette Parent & Family Hub
• Student Engagement & Leadership
• Admission
• Registrar's Office
• Housing
• Financial Aid
• Campus Safety

Books on College Transition for Students and Parents

AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education has compiled a list of books about and for college parents.