Parents of Freshmen Students

Welcome to the University of Memphis!  We are so excited to welcome you and your family into the University of Memphis community.  Below you will find important information for your student as they prepare to attend the University of Memphis. 

Important Dates & Deadlines

Resources

Make sure to check out all the resources that we have on our website to help you and your student transition into college life.  Below are just a few of the pages that might be helpful.

• Tiger Family Resource Hub
• Publications for Parents
• Tips for Parents of Incoming Freshmen

Living On and Off Campus

We encourage students to live on campus their first year of college as it gives them the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the college experience and to get involved on campus.  For more information on the residence options available to students, please visit the Residence Life website. 

For students who live off campus, there are a variety of options within walking distance or a short drive from the university. 

Meal Plans

Whether living on or off campus, there are a variety of meal plan options for all of our students.  Please Tiger Dining to view the various options. 

Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment

For our students who are interested in joining a Fraternity or Sorority, please visit the Fraternity and Sorority Affairs website for more information.