I. Engagement: How to Get Involved

a. Campus Events

Parent Leadership outreach to Admitted Families

Contact admitted families and answer questions about Harvey Mudd College.

Parent Leadership “Welcome” Outreach to First-Year Parents

Contact First-Year Parents and welcome them to the Harvey Mudd community

Claremont Summer Send-Off: July 30, 2015

Parent Orientation: August 26–27, 2015

Opportunity for first-year parents to learn about the resources offered on campus and get to know administrators who can offer assistance to their student.

Family Weekend: February 19–20, 2016

Opportunity for parents to meet faculty and staff and visit with their student.

Admitted Student Weekend: April 2016

Current parents are invited to speak and meet with admitted families to answer questions and help parents understand what makes Harvey Mudd unique.

Projects Day/ Presentations Day/ Clinic: May 2–4, 2016

Listen to parents give a presentation on how they have impacted or helped students with a clinic program. Parents can view and listen to student presentations on current projects.

Commencement: May 15, 2016

Senior parents gather to celebrate their students’ success and learn ways to continue their involvement with the College.

b. Regional Events and Hosting Opportunities

Host a Summer Send-Off Party

Welcome first-year parents to the Harvey Mudd community

Student Holiday Sponsor

Host students during holiday breaks

Student Summer Internship Host/Housing

Open your home to students who are doing an internship in your area

Host an Event during College breaks

Local parents and students

c. Parent Services and Resources

Yahoo! Chat Group Moderator

Monitor information and filter important issues/questions to the College

Admitted Families Facebook Page

Answer questions from admitted parents

Happy New Year card/reminder for Family Weekend

Happy New Year card encouraging Family Weekend attendance

Athletics Schedules and Regional Events

See CMS Athletics for other dates/times to see Mudder athletes.