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Your participation in Parents' Orientation is strongly recommended. However, if you know now that you will not be able to attend, but would like to receive the Parents' Handbook and other orientation materials, we recommend joining the Parents & Families Association.

Parents & Families Association Registration Fee = $55/household

Parents & Families Association LogoThe NC State Parents & Families Association is intended to strengthen the relationship we have with our students' families and is designed to increase our communication with parents and actively involve them in the life of the University. Members have access to valuable programs and services designed specifically to keep you informed and involved - because when families are informed, students benefit.

Members of the Parents & Families Association receive the following benefits:

  • the Parents' Handbook,
  • orientation materials,
  • PACKParents, the semesterly newsletter of the Parents & Families Association,
  • subscription to Hello NC State Parents!, a periodic email newsletter,
  • an informative website just for parents,
  • invitations to events planned specifically for parents, such as
    Parents & Families Weekend,
  • discounts at local hotels, restaurants, a florist, rental-car service, on and off-campus entertainment venues, and more through the Very Important Parent discount program,
  • a decal to proudly display on your car;
  • NC State canvas tote bag,
  • and a membership lapel pin.

Register for the Parents & Families Association

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