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Information for Families

Your student is an indispensable member of the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø community, and ensuring they have an exceptional first-year experience is our top priority. We are excited to partner with you and your student to provide the resources needed for a smooth and successful transition.

Helpful Information for Families

All student mail and packages should be addressed as follows:

Name
²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø
Box C-XXXX
101 N. Merion Ave.
²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø, PA 19010

Follow this format exactly, including the "C-" before the box number. 

Sourced from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø website: /inside/offices-services/mailroom

Welcome Wednesday Series for Families

Please join us for our Family Welcome Wednesday Series to learn more about the offices and services ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø offers. All sessions will take place on Zoom and advance registration is required. 

Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at 7PM EST

Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at 7PM EST

Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 at 7PM EST

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 at 7PM EST

 

Wednesday, August 12th at 7PM EST

 

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 at 7PM EST

 

Parent & Guardian Orientation Schedule

Please be sure to review our Welcome Wednesday Series for Families for important information about ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Students move in to assigned residence halls
 
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Location: Erdman Dining Hall
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1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Resource Fair/Snack Break
 
4 p.m.
College Welcome and Reception***
​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹Location: Senior Row
 
5 p.m.
Students bid families farewell***

***Required