Welcome to the Auburn Family

We are delighted your student selected Auburn for their college experience. Your family will find that Auburn is a special place filled with faculty and staff ready to help, coach, and support your student.

Research shows that family involvement is critical to student success. We view you as a valued partner. Our experience demonstrates that students benefit when they have family supporters who encourage them to take responsibility for their actions and experiences.

Parent and Family Programs is dedicated to helping families transition to the university and offering opportunities for families to partner closely with us throughout your student's experience. Just like you, we will be here to support and celebrate your student, who will grow in remarkable ways at Auburn.

Our team can help you:

• Stay informed with up-to-date campus news and messages through The Family Portal.
• Connect with and learn from other families.
• Join in treasured traditions and events on- and off-campus.
• Receive exclusive access to information and events through the Auburn University Parent and Family Association.
• Take an active role in enhancing the Auburn Family by joining the Auburn University Parent and Family Association and receive exclusive access to information and events.

Parent and Family Programs provides support for families throughout their student's time at Auburn. We are here to assist, guide, and walk alongside you during your journey as a member of the Auburn Family. We specialize in the hard-to-find answers, so reach out anytime for help. We are the one office on campus designed specifically to serve you.

Our Mission

The mission of the Parents and Family Programs is to partner with Auburn University parents and family members to engage, inform, and support them in fostering their student's overall success. We recognize parents as natural allies with the university as we seek to help students find success and reach their goals.

Engage

We positively engage parents and families throughout their student's career, utilizing various communications and engagement opportunities to connect families with the university and other Auburn families.

Inform

We create clear and consistent communications with relevant information (i.e., upcoming events, important dates, and critical resources) from stakeholders that keep parents and families informed and engaged with the Auburn campus community.

Support

We support parents and families dedicated to the success of their Auburn students by providing access to the university resources with an understanding of the necessary processes and boundaries designed to preserve the student experience and nurture the developing relationship with their college students.

Meet the Team

Just like you, we're here to support and celebrate your student as they develop in remarkable ways at Auburn. But we won't stop there – you'll find us facilitating many opportunities for you to partner with us throughout your Tiger's experience.

Lady Cox

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Email Lady Cox

Kevin Simmons

Director for Parent & Family Programs
Email Kevin Simmons

Katie Ann Edgeworth

Graduate Assistant for Parent & Family Programs
Email Katie Ann Edgeworth