Parent Mailbox

Check here for announcements and reminders about upcoming deadlines.  

2013-2014 Scholarships 

The 2013-14 Scholarship application has a new look!! Students can apply now at https://fhsu.academicworks.com/users/sign_in  

The online scholarship application will automatically match and recommend scholarships for which students are eligible, as well as allow them to search for and select scholarships for which they wish to apply. Students must be admitted to FHSU in order to apply for scholarships so if you have not applied for admission complete this step at:   https://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/admissions-application/  

Services for Tigers 

Check out the services provided by University police - including escorts, vehicle jump starts, and vehicle unlocks:   http://www.fhsu.edu/university-police/services-provided/

Another great service is our Safe Ride Program:   http://www.fhsu.edu/kellycenter/dawn/Safe-Ride/

If your Tiger is feeling a bit overwhelmed - please refer them to the Kelly Center Academic Success Programs. Read more here:  http://www.fhsu.edu/kellycenter/asp/

Thriving Tigers Program  

Thriving Tigers, a new program which merges three comprehensive programs: TigerConnect, TigerLink, and Tiger IQ has been launched to increase student engagement and to drive students to programs, services, and resources. Tiger IQ acquires data through student profiles to indicate which students may be heading for trouble.

Thriving Tigers Poster

As part of Thriving Tigers, and specifically Early IQ, - we have created a referral link for parents.

http://success-fhsu.org/refer_a_friend

Learn more about Student Services at Successfully Completing the Semester as well as at the Thriving Tigers Web Site.

New Student Success Checklist 

When your child was in high school, you were able to help remember deadlines, review homework and even assist with studying if needed. Now your student will be in charge of managing time, assignments, academics, and much more. Fort Hays State University has many resources to assist. NEW this fall is the "Individualized Plan of ACCESS and Success." ACCESS stands for Advising, Connections, Circle of Support, Education, and Sense of Self. All students will receive the attached plan at Orientation to help familiarize them with services that will help them succeed! Please take a moment to view the plan, and visit with your child about his or her goals for the semester.

Success Checklist

Student Health 101 

Student Health 101 is a monthly health and wellness magazine. Each issue contains valuable information that will help your student make better decisions and can help you gain a better understanding of the health and wellness challenges that face today's students. Each month you'll receive an e-mail with the latest issue of the family-only Parent Perspective.

You can read the current issue of the Parent Perspective online at http://readsh101.com/fhsu-pp.html

Important May Dates 

May 11,13-17 - Final examinations
May 11 - KAMS Completion Ceremony, 3 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom
May 17 - Semester ends; Graduate School Commencement, 6 p.m., Gross Memorial Coliseum
May 18 – Undergraduate Commencement – 10:00 a.m., Gross Memorial Coliseum
May 20 - Final grade entry deadline, NOON
May 21 - Grades available at TigerTracks
May 27– Memorial Day Holiday - University Closed
May 30- Spring semester undergraduate/graduate degree candidates must have all requirements for a degree completed and on record in the Registrar's Office by 5:30 pm