Welcome Longwood Families!

Whether this is your first student going to college or your third student, the Office of First Year Experience & Family Programs provides programs and resources to assist parents and families through this transitional experience. At Orientation and Registration, family members have an opportunity to learn about academics at Longwood, campus offices specializing in student services, and information about what to expect from your student and the University during the first year. There is also an opportunity at Orientation to meet with members of the Parents Council.

The Office of First Year Experience & Family Programs understands the importance of quality parent and family relationships in the successful educational experience of college students.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at firstyear@longwood.edu.

You can also visit the Longwood Family/Parent Webpage at www.longwood.edu/parents.

We are always happy to help!

The Pillar-Parents & Families Newsletter

Additionally, the Office of First Year Experience & Family Programs publishes The Pillar, a newsletter for Longwood parents and families, three times per year.  Each newsletter shares information about the latest happenings within the community and spotlight articles on topics such as locating internship opportunities for students.  Previous editions of The Pillar are available below:

• Spring 2010 Edition
• Fall 2010 Edition 
• Spring 2011 Edition
• Fall 2011 Edition
• Spring/February 2012 Edition
• Spring/May 2012 Edition
• August Preview 2012 Edition
• November 2012 Edition
• February 2013 Edition

If you do not currently receive The Pillar, please email your email address with a statement requesting that you be added to the distribution list to firstyear@longwood.edu.