Living on-campus gives our residents the opportunities and advantages that can make the collegiate experience more memorable, more enjoyable, and more successful. Living with us allows a student to connect with other students both on an academic and social level, making their time at Ferris an experience in life skills development. Family support systems may find the following transition information helpful as they assist their students in making decisions regarding living on-campus at Ferris State.
The Office of Housing and Residence Life views parents, guardians, and family members as partners in the journey that a student takes in continuing their education. Although your role may be changing from "caregiver" to "consultant" you play an important part in your student's academic and social success at Ferris State. We view your student as a young adult and will work with him/her directly to address any issues arise. We support the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA), and therefore are not able to share educational information with family members. Our focus is your student. Although prior to the Ferris State experience you may have had access to your student's information, with the Office of Housing and Residence Life, the student's confidentiality of information is supported.
Our office strives to offer out of classroom co-curricular programs that will connect with your students in-classroom experiences. Encouraging your students to attend these programs will enhance their learning in the areas of critical thinking, self-awareness, communication, diversity, citizenship, membership, leadership, and relationship development. In and out of classroom experiences are valuable to your student and play a role in overall development and success. Your support in encouraging them to look at the Ferris experience from a holistic sense is appreciated.
