Many parents worry when their children go to college. No matter if this is the first or last child in your family to make the transition to college life, it can be hard.

Will they study enough? Who will do their laundry? Who will take care of them? Is my investment worth it? How do I support my child over a long distance?

This site provides you with some information that - hopefully - will ease your worries a little (because let's face it, they will never completely disappear).


Recommended Readings: We've put together a list of reading material that might be helpful/resourceful for you. Let us know if you have any favorites of your own you'd like others to know about.

Resources: We've provided your child with many resources to help them here at Ohio State. So, we thought it would be a good idea to share them with you too. Anything from transportation and parking to the wellness center - you will find it all here.

Support We Offer: Advisors and faculty in our college are more than just teachers and researchers. They're mentors. Learn about the support we offer our students to help them be successful at Ohio State.

Help Don't Hover: Helping and support your college student is different than hovering. We'll help and support with you - but there's only so much we can both do.