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Parents of Residents
As you watch your student walk off into their new chapter in life at Caldwell College, there are many questions that you may have;
Will they be alright?
Will they remember to set the alarm and get to class on time?
Will they eat right?
Although the Residence Life Office of Caldwell College may not be able to make sure that your student will remember to set their alarm, we will be able to help both you and your student make this transition. This site will answer some of the questions you may have and help you as you as well embark in your new chapter as a Caldwell College parent.
Residence Halls provides a vital component to the overall college experience of the Caldwell College student.
Where will my student be living?
Caldwell College houses two residence halls, Mother Joseph Residence Hall and Dominican Hall. The Residence Halls are all monitored by trained Resident Assistants who provide the students with a peer advocate whom they can refer questions to and just have a chat with in regards to what is going on with them. We offer programs and services that assist in the development of well-rounded individuals capable of making positive, self-directed choices consistent with the educational mission of Caldwell College.
Important People to Know
Each residence hall is housed by a Resident Assistant, also known as an RA and a Resident Director Assistant. All of these staff members are specially trained to assist students in their adjustment to college life while ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment. The Director and Assistant Director of Residence Life oversee all aspects of the Residence Hall.
For a more detailed look at what to bring, helpful hints, and resources available, visit the Residential Life Web site at: http://www.caldwell.edu/residence/index.aspx. Also for more information about Parents and College-Bound children, visit http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/ca/670.
The following additional resources regarding Parents and College-Bound children can be found at most book stores:
Almost Grown: Launching Your Children from High School to College
by Patricia Pasick
I'll Miss You Too: What Will Change, What Will Not and How We’ll Stay Connected
Margo E. Woodacre Bane and Steffany Bane
The College Dorm Survival Guide: How to Survive and Thrive in Your New Home Away from Home
by Julia DeVillers
Letting Go: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the College Years
by Karen Levin Coburn, Madge Lawrence Treeger
You're on Your Own (But I’m Here If You Need Me): Mentoring Your Child During the College Years
by Marjorie Savage
When Your Kid Goes to College: A Parents’ Survival Guide
by Carol Barkin