2026 Parent and Family Engagement REPORT
Highlights and Milestones from the Past Year

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Parent and Family Engagement

FY26 HIGHLIGHTS:

Parents, families and supporters share UGA Student Affairs’ mission of helping their students thrive during their time at UGA. Parent and Family Engagement seeks to connect families and collaboratively support students.

3,000+ total registered guests

for Family Weekend, including 812 current students, 1,943 Family Members/Supporters and 822 total families.

35,000+ subscribers

for social media and communication emails. 6,400+ followers on Instagram. Email communications include a monthly newsletter and segmented updates needed (e.g., commencement messages to families of graduating students, updates following significant incidents).

over 30 college and departmental hosts

for Family Weekend, including the College of Engineering, Georgia Museum of Art, Office of the President, Recreational Sports, Terry College of Business and University Housing.

Family Hospitality Suite

worked with NSO to prepare the Intersection of Tate Student Center to host guests of incoming students at first-year and transfer orientation sessions.

“Our daughter just transferred here from a private college. This communication is absolutely outstanding. Your response should be learned from all over. Thank you so much. You all are wonderful.”

UGA Parent

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