What to Handle Before They Go
Preparing for college involves more than packing and dorm shopping. These guides help families organize important documents, understand forms that may matter after a student turns 18, and identify useful resources near campus before they are needed.
Important Documents Your College Student Should Have Access To
Help your student organize and securely access the identification, medical, financial, and personal documents they may need while away.
Local Resources to Find Near Campus Before Move-In
Locate nearby medical care, pharmacies, grocery stores, transportation, and other useful services before your student needs them.
Turning 18 Before College: The Forms Parents Should Know About
Learn which legal, medical, and financial forms may help you assist your adult student during an emergency or unexpected situation.
Related Helpful Resources
College Packing: What to Buy, What to Skip, and What Can Wait
Decide what to purchase before move-in, what to skip, and which items can wait until your student sees the room.
Dorm Essentials That Actually Get Used
Find practical bedding, storage, cleaning, and everyday dorm essentials that students are likely to use throughout the school year.
College Move-In Day Checklist
Follow a practical checklist for the days before move-in, arrival, room setup, and the final checks before leaving campus.