We are also pleased to welcome you, as parents and family members, to the Philadelphia University Community and want to extend that welcome at our Family START Program.

Sending a child off to college is a difficult experience, as it marks not only a major transition in his or her life, but also in yours. Although college may represent the first time students will be “on their own,” parents will continue
to play a critical role in their college students' development, learning and education. Students report that input from their parents is one of the most significant influences on the decisions they make early in their college careers. Informed parents can and do have a tremendous impact
on their student?s success in college.

The Family START Program at Philadelphia University is a two-day program specifically designed to educate parents on first-year academic and social transition issues, discuss how parental encouragement and interest helps students optimize opportunities in college, and assist with the transition and separation process for parents. While there will be some opportunity for student and families to connect during START, the majority of sessions throughout the START program will be separate.

Get STARTed Links For:
           First year Students 

•           Transfer Students
  
  Family Accomodations during Summer START Orientation:
  
  The University has worked with local hotels to offer discounts to parents and families participating in START. Accommodations may be made at one ofthe following locations:
  
  Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
  4200 City Line Avenue
  Philadelphia, PA
  Contact: Kirsten Bryant
  215.879.3399 x2016
  Kirsten.Bryant@Hilton.com

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  ACE Conference Center
  800 Ridge Pike
  Lafayette Hill, PA
  Contact: Brian Shields
  610.940.4783
  Brian.Shields@AceGroup.com
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  Additional PhilaU Parent and Family Resources
  
  The support of parents and families play an integral role in the successful transition of their son or daughter to college, and we offer several programs for family members to learn about Philadelphia University.

Parents and families are encouraged to visit our PhilaU-Parent webpage.