Parents are partners in the advising process. The goal for Undergraduate Studies is for your student to be successful at the University of Kentucky and explore the majors offered by UK. Studies show students that start as undecided students generally do not take any more or less time to graduate than declared students. Choosing a major is not a life choice but, it is a process. The major decision making process includes self-assessment and exploration which requires active participation from your student. Advisors and career counselors are available to meet with students to help with this process.

As our partner, please consider subscribing to our parent listserv where you will receive quarterly announcements and our newsletter. Email listserv@lsv.uky.edu and type SUBSCRIBE USUS in the body of the text, and follow the directions to confirm your subscription to subscribe.

Tips for Parents:

• Use the Advising Syllabus
• Support your student exploring different majors by taking a diverse course load, meeting with faculty or students in possible majors and consider job shadowing
• Be available to support and encourage*
• Maintain regular contact with your student*
• Offer advice (when appropriate)*
• Allow your student to make mistakes in this safe environment*

*Menezes, M. D. (2005). Advisors and parents: Together building stronger advising relationships. Retrieved 6/17/08 from the NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources Web site: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Clearinghouse/AdvisingIssues/Advisors-Parents.htm

Helpful Links:

• List of Majors at UK
• FERPA
• Parents Handbook
• UK Parents Association
• Financial Aid
• Statement of Obligation

Resources for Parents as Partners:

• To The Parents: Things to Discuss after the first semester
• Undergraduate Studies Newsletter: Explorer's Guide
• Undergraduate Studies Parent Listserv - As our partner, please consider subscribing to our parent listserv where you will receive quarterly announcements and our newsletter. Email listserv@lsv.uky.edu and type SUBSCRIBE USUS in the body of the text, and follow the directions to confirm your subscription to subscribe.