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A college education is an investment for a lifetime.
Finding the college where your sons and daughters will reach their potential, discover new strengths, and prepare for the future is important.
Don't limit options based on cost alone. A college education is one of the most important investments—and the return on that investment—will affect the rest of an individual's life. Also, be sure to check out the availability of financial aid.
Parents of current students who have questions about student accounts and payments should check out the Business Office and Billing Information page.
Events for Parents
We invite you to the virtual Parent Orientation Series where you will learn important information about what to expect as your student navigates the first semester.
1. A Welcome from the Leadership
Thursday, August 13 @ 7 p.m.
(No video available for this session)
Transcripts: English | Spanish
2. Living, Learning, and Other Essentials
Tuesday, August 18 @ 7 p.m.
Recorded Video
NOTE: To view in Spanish, turn on CC for closed captioning, and select auto-translate into Spanish.
Aviso: Para ver en español, aprenda CC para subtítulos y seleccione la traducción automática al español.
3. First-Year and Beyond: Meet the Mentors
Saturday, August 22 @ 11 a.m.
(No video available for this session)
4. A Strong Start for a Successful Finish
Tuesday, September 1 @ 7 p.m.
Recorded Video
NOTE: To view in Spanish, turn on CC for closed captioning, and select auto-translate into Spanish.
Aviso: Para ver en español, aprenda CC para subtítulos y seleccione la traducción automática al español.
5. Go ’Roos! 2020 and the Student-Athlete
Thursday, September 3 @ 7 p.m.
Recorded Video
NOTE: To view in Spanish, turn on CC for closed captioning, and select auto-translate into Spanish.
Aviso: Para ver en español, aprenda CC para subtítulos y seleccione la traducción automática al español.
Important Information for Parents of New Students
During the fall term of the freshman year at Austin College, every freshman takes First-Year Seminar in a small, special-topic course taught by the students' mentor. Each class is designed to provide guidance in navigating the college experience and help students develop communication and inquiry skills to prepare them for success in the rest of their college career.
New Student Information is provided by the Office of Admission with a complete list of important documents and links of interest for incoming freshmen and their parents.