Parent & Families

Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions (NEST) recognizes and appreciates the vital role parents, families, and other supporters play in their student’s success at the University of North Georgia. Serving as a centralized resource, NEST strives to equip parents, families, and other supporters with the knowledge of university resources and services and provide experiences to strengthen their relationship with their student as a partner within their educational journey and experience.

Join the UNG Family Network!

The UNG Family Network is designed to provide the information you need when you need it. This resource will help current and future University of North Georgia families stay engaged and focused on what matters most: your student's success.

Sign Up for the Family Network

Self-Paced Parent & Family Orientation

Family members and guests of incoming students play an important role in their student's transition to UNG. We recognize the support you need as well, so we have designed a self-paced online Parent and Family Orientation to meet your specific needs and concerns.

Register for Self-Paced Parent & Family Orientation

In-Person Parent & Family Orientation

Parent and Family Orientation is a great way for family members to gain additional knowledge about resources and services offered at the university. This program runs concurrent to student orientation. Your student will need to complete their orientation reservation first, so you know which date and program type to select.

Register for In-Person Parent & Family Orientation

Parent & Family Events and Opportunities

Nighthawk Talks

Nighthawk Talks is a streaming series providing UNG families information about different university resources, departments, and services. Nighthawk Talks streams on the Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions (NEST) Facebook page, where you can also find the schedule.

Family Day

Family Day is an annual event where students can share their UNG experiences with their families and guests.

Learn more about our annual Family Day weekend.

2023 dates and event details will be updated when they become available.

Parent & Family Advisory Council

The UNG Parent and Family Advisory Council provides feedback on parent and family programs and experiences, communicates with parents and families, serves as a liaison between parents, families, and the University, volunteers at UNG events, and assists the University in its outreach efforts. More information coming Spring 2023!

External Resources

Websites
These sites provide varying views on the adjustments families must make in parenting and supporting a developing college student. Topics cover everything from student finances to pets at college.

Collegiate Parent

Collegiate Parent Central

Grown & Flown

This Federal Student Aid: U.S. Department of Education is a government resource for parents to learn about the different types of financial aid that may be available to their student. The site also provides information on how to help your student make wise financial aid choices before, during, and after college.

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Parents & Families

Join the UNG Family Network!

Self-Paced Parent & Family Orientation

In-Person Parent & Family Orientation

Parent & Family Events and Opportunities

Nighthawk Talks

Family Day

Parent & Family Advisory Council

External Resources