Parents & Families | Catawba College
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Parents & Families | Catawba College
Parents and Family Members
Connect. Encourage. Volunteer. Support.
In many ways, your student’s college journey is also your journey. At Catawba, we’re like a family, bound by the shared experiences. You are part of that family and we’re eager for you to connect with us and with other Catawba parents, explore our campus, and join the Catawba community.
New Parent Guide
Parent & Family Council
CatawbAlerts Notifications
Family Weekend
Family Weekend
September 12-14, 2025
Visit your student on a weekend filled with fun!
Learn More
Important Dates
First-Year Retreat:
Option 1: June 16-18
Option 2: June 20-22
Option 3: June 23-25
Option 4: August 15-17
August 16 – New Student Move-In
August 18 – Returning Student Move-In
August 19 – Opening Convocation
August 20 – First Day of Fall Classes
September 12-14 – Fall Family Weekend
October 11-14 – Fall Break
October 24-26 – Homecoming
November 26-30 – Thanksgiving Break
December 3 – Last Day of Fall Classes
December 10 – Residence Halls Close for Winter Break
January 9, 2026 – Residence Halls Open
January 12 – Classes Begin
Sports Schedules
All Events
Catawba College is fully committed to providing your student with a supportive learning environment. The Student Academic Success Office offers Supplemental Instruction (SI) for many gateway courses first-year students will be taking, as well as tutoring for other courses. Catawba College also has a dedicated Writing Center and Math Center to assist students on an individual basis. In addition, the Office of Academic AccessAbility works with students with diagnosed disabilities and learning differences. Your student’s Success Coach will connect your student with the academic services based on their individual needs.
Student Success Center
How can I see my student's grades?
The best way is to ask your student. This helps the student take responsibility and demonstrates mutual respect. Information about grades and academic standing are given directly to the student, and cannot be shared by the college with parents unless the student has signed a waiver allowing the college to do so. More information may be found in the Parent Handbook.
My student had an IEP/504 Plan in high school, how do I get that plan in place for classes at Catawba College?
College is the time when students begin advocating for themselves. You can help by giving your student a copy of their most recent Psycho-Educational Evaluation. These reports are usually several pages in length and include the testing results used to determine your student’s diagnosis. While IEP/504 may be helpful, they are not enough for meeting the ADA guidelines required for accommodations in college. You student should contact the
Office of Academic AccessAbility
as soon as possible to schedule a meeting.
What happens if my student gets sick and is not able to go to class?
If your student is sick, they should visit the campus
Health Center
. In college, we do not make a distinction between excused and unexcused absences. An absence for any reason, including for athletic or academic travel, is treated the same. Our faculty are always willing to work with students who miss class due to illness or college related travel provided the student is pro-active and communicates with their professor. It is the expectation of the college that the student be responsible for keeping their professors informed.
What resources are available for helping students decide upon a major?
When deciding on a major, Success Coaches help students make decisions using data from career skills testing through our
Focus 2 assessments
. These assessments help students identify work interests, skills, values, and leisure interests to give them a list of best-fit majors and occupations specifically tailored for them. Studies show that once students are in a major they are excited about; their academic success follows. Students receive counseling for their career preparation so they can highlight the eight core competencies employers’ rate as being the most important.
Student Success Center
Parent & Family Newsletter
Parent & Family Newsletter
The monthly Parent & Family Newsletter covers timely topics and milestones tied to the academic year. You’ll find campus updates to help you support your student, information on events like Family Weekend, upcoming deadlines, and more.
Additional Resources
Directory
Mail / Packages
Catawba Gifts & Gear
Local Lodging
Local Dining
Explore Salisbury / Rowan County
Commencement
Exam Care Packages
Emergency Alerts
Site Menu
Your Path Starts Here.
A center for sustainability, a powerhouse of the arts, and a leader in the sciences, business, and more. With 70+ academic programs — there’s nowhere Catawba can’t take you.
Discover The Good
Parents and Family Members
Connect. Encourage. Volunteer. Support.
In many ways, your student’s college journey is also your journey. At Catawba, we’re like a family, bound by the shared experiences. You are part of that family and we’re eager for you to connect with us and with other Catawba parents, explore our campus, and join the Catawba community.
New Parent Guide
Parent & Family Council
CatawbAlerts Notifications
Family Weekend
Family Weekend
September 12-14, 2025
Visit your student on a weekend filled with fun!
Learn More
Important Dates
First-Year Retreat:
Option 1: June 16-18
Option 2: June 20-22
Option 3: June 23-25
Option 4: August 15-17
August 16 – New Student Move-In
August 18 – Returning Student Move-In
August 19 – Opening Convocation
August 20 – First Day of Fall Classes
September 12-14 – Fall Family Weekend
October 11-14 – Fall Break
October 24-26 – Homecoming
November 26-30 – Thanksgiving Break
December 3 – Last Day of Fall Classes
December 10 – Residence Halls Close for Winter Break
January 9, 2026 – Residence Halls Open
January 12 – Classes Begin
Sports Schedules
All Events
Catawba College is fully committed to providing your student with a supportive learning environment. The Student Academic Success Office offers Supplemental Instruction (SI) for many gateway courses first-year students will be taking, as well as tutoring for other courses. Catawba College also has a dedicated Writing Center and Math Center to assist students on an individual basis. In addition, the Office of Academic AccessAbility works with students with diagnosed disabilities and learning differences. Your student’s Success Coach will connect your student with the academic services based on their individual needs.
Student Success Center
How can I see my student's grades?
The best way is to ask your student. This helps the student take responsibility and demonstrates mutual respect. Information about grades and academic standing are given directly to the student, and cannot be shared by the college with parents unless the student has signed a waiver allowing the college to do so. More information may be found in the Parent Handbook.
My student had an IEP/504 Plan in high school, how do I get that plan in place for classes at Catawba College?
College is the time when students begin advocating for themselves. You can help by giving your student a copy of their most recent Psycho-Educational Evaluation. These reports are usually several pages in length and include the testing results used to determine your student’s diagnosis. While IEP/504 may be helpful, they are not enough for meeting the ADA guidelines required for accommodations in college. You student should contact the
Office of Academic AccessAbility
as soon as possible to schedule a meeting.
What happens if my student gets sick and is not able to go to class?
If your student is sick, they should visit the campus
Health Center
. In college, we do not make a distinction between excused and unexcused absences. An absence for any reason, including for athletic or academic travel, is treated the same. Our faculty are always willing to work with students who miss class due to illness or college related travel provided the student is pro-active and communicates with their professor. It is the expectation of the college that the student be responsible for keeping their professors informed.
What resources are available for helping students decide upon a major?
When deciding on a major, Success Coaches help students make decisions using data from career skills testing through our
Focus 2 assessments
. These assessments help students identify work interests, skills, values, and leisure interests to give them a list of best-fit majors and occupations specifically tailored for them. Studies show that once students are in a major they are excited about; their academic success follows. Students receive counseling for their career preparation so they can highlight the eight core competencies employers’ rate as being the most important.
Student Success Center
Parent & Family Newsletter
Parent & Family Newsletter
The monthly Parent & Family Newsletter covers timely topics and milestones tied to the academic year. You’ll find campus updates to help you support your student, information on events like Family Weekend, upcoming deadlines, and more.
Additional Resources
Directory
Mail / Packages
Catawba Gifts & Gear
Local Lodging
Local Dining
Explore Salisbury / Rowan County
Commencement
Exam Care Packages
Emergency Alerts
Site Menu
Your Path Starts Here.
A center for sustainability, a powerhouse of the arts, and a leader in the sciences, business, and more. With 70+ academic programs — there’s nowhere Catawba can’t take you.
Discover The Good