Goucher College Family Orientation Series
Welcome to the Goucher Family!
Join us for our virtual Family Summer Series to learn more about the steps in the New Student Roadmap, and what to anticipate during your student's first year at Goucher College. Families of all new Goucher students are invited to attend (both first-year and transfer students)! Registration will be provided in the New Student Roadmap family emails. Automated reminders with a registration link will also be sent prior to each session.
For more information on the Family Summer Series, please contact gopherfamily@goucher.edu.
2025 Family Summer Series Schedule
5/21 & 5/28 — Beginning the Journey to Goucher
Join members of the Goucher Welcome Committee as we share insights to the New Student Roadmap.
5/29 — Accessing Campus
The Office of Accessibility Services will share more about services available, along with the ins and outs of requesting accommodation for the various aspects of a student’s college experience.
6/4 — Living at, or Commuting to, Goucher
Tonight, we'll cover living on or commuting to campus, in addition to information on dining services and registering a vehicle for parking. For more information see, Residential Life, Dining Services, and the Office of Student Engagement.
6/11 — Healthy Goucher Students
This session provides families with more information about Goucher’s Student Health Center and its services, along with details about the Health Forms and Health Insurance requirements.
6/25 — The Goucher Academic Experience
Families will learn more about their students’ academic requirements and the support in place to assist their student’s academic journey. For more information see, Academic Support and Resources.
7/10 — All the Finances
Join the Student Financial Services team as they answer your questions about how to read your student’s tuition bill and ensure your family knows what your student’s bottom line means. For more information, see Billing.
Please note that individual financial aid questions will not be answered during this session.
7/16 — Supporting your Student
The teams from Student Accountability & Support, Student Counseling, and the Dean of Students will discuss services offered and how to support your student to be their own best advocate.
7/23 — Learning Outside the Classroom
Families will learn more about the opportunities awaiting students to engage their time outside the classroom and assist them in building a robust resume.
7/30 — Preparing for Arrival
It’s almost time to come to campus! Staff from across the campus will share details about what to expect on move-in day, regardless of which day your student will arrive!