Transylvania Parents and Families

03/12/2020

After extensive conversations with campus leadership, Transylvania University Interim President John Williams announced initial actions taken by the university in response to the current COVID-19 health crisis. This includes extending spring break through March 20, 2020. Classes will be delivered remotely from March 23 through April 3. Additional details are available at https://www.transy.edu/health-alert.

After extensive conversations with campus leadership, Transylvania University Interim President John Williams announced the following initial actions taken by the university in response to the current COVID-19 health crisis.

09/03/2019

See the September Newsletter here! Information about Family Weekend inside.

This newsletter is designed to be a continual source of information and connection between Transylvania and the parents and families of our students.  We try to think ahead to what might be useful for you, but if you ever have any suggestions, questions, or ideas, please let us know!

08/25/2019

Presenting the Class of 2023!

08/14/2019

Move In Parent Newsletter!

New Student Orientation and move-in begins August 23rd! Returning students come back to campus beginning September 1st.  This newsletter is primarily for parents of new students, but we hope it is beneficial for all! Before your new student arrives, be sure to:

08/01/2019

Your August Newsletter!

Orientation and move-in start in 22 days!  Earlier this summer, your student received their move-in information if they are living on campus, as well as orientation schedule information.  We know you may have lingering questions about housing, billing, financial aid, among other topics.  Please ...

08/01/2019

Taste of Kentucky Dinner Reservations now being accepted!

The Taste of Kentucky Dinner is our opening buffet style meal and takes place in our general Cafeteria on August 23rd from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Students use meal cards, and parents and family members are welcome for $12.00 at the door. Please reserve your spot in advance!

The Taste of Kentucky Dinner is our opening buffet style meal and takes place in our general Cafeteria. Menu: Creamy Cucumber Benedictine in English Cucumber Cup Hot Brown Pasta Bourbon and Sorghum Braised Port Shoulder with a Blackberry Mint Compote Kentucky Fried Chicken Weisenberger Cheese Grits....

08/01/2019

https://blog.transy.edu/2019/07/transylvania-community-to-go-all-in-for-new-student-move-in-day/

Members of the Transylvania University community are real standouts each year during New Student Move-In Day.

07/16/2019

See our July Newsletter - full of information about orientation!

This month, we are dedicating this newsletter to Orientation.  Please read on for details about the orientation schedule.  We can't wait to see you!

06/19/2019

Parents of returning students,

We would LOVE your assistance on Move-In Day, August 23rd! If you want to get in a work out, or greet the parents and families of new students, please join us! Sign up for a volunteer shift!

Sheet1 If you hare having trouble entering your name on this sheet, please email [email protected]. Thank you! FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd!!!! T-Shirt Pick-Up: Old Morrison 100, Back Circle Volunteer Tent on 8/23 Directions: Take your t-shirt and sign your name on the sheet on the wall. If you are pic...

06/18/2019

The June Parent and Family Newsletter is now available!

Happy Summer Vacation!  We hope you, as well as your student, are finding time for rest and relaxation.  We couldn't help but stay in touch, even during the summer!  In this edition:

06/18/2019

First Year Ambassadors are new Transylvania students who have been trained on the resources available to campus and have started developing friendships with their class.

06/06/2019

Transy has a room block for Orientation with Courtyard Marriott for our parents and families for 8/22 through 8/25. See details here!

Parking and Wi-Fi are complimentary, and they have a restaurant on-site that serves breakfast and dinner, as well as a 24-hour Starbucks. In addition, the Legacy Trail is accessible from their parking lot!

Plan group travel for your team. Whether traveling with teammates or coworkers, Marriott International offers group travel deals and hotels designed for any gathering.