Parents & Families
Parents & Families
Welcome to the Drew University Family
From the moment of acceptance, your student became part of the Drew family—a close-knit, thriving community devoted to excellence in the liberal arts that offers opportunities to grow, learn, perform, inquire and flourish. Parents and families are an integral part of that community and we welcome your involvement.
You’re a Part of the Parent Association
All parents are automatically members of the Drew Parent Association and are invited to become involved in the life of the University by participating in campus and regional programs. There are no dues.
The Parent Council acts as the executive arm of the Parent Association to provide leadership and direction regarding parent relations. The Council seeks to support our students by collaborating with the Office of Alumni and Parent Communities and other campus departments to improve, promote, and advance the University’s commitment to a rigorous and distinctive educational experience that prepares our students to flourish both personally and professionally.
The Parent Council meets twice annually, when we are able to do so in person: the Saturday of Family Weekend and, typically, a Saturday in March that coincides with an alumni board meeting and begins with a networking lunch with our alumni board members.
Parent Council members play a key role in:
- Serving as parent ambassadors for various external events and programs.
- Supporting career and professional development by helping to identify parents who can serve as mentors or offer internships or externships.
- Encouraging parents to join our online networking platform, Drew Connect to offer networking support to our students. Drew Connect also serves as the official repository for information and resources for parents. Join the platform and the Parents & Families of Drew Students group today!
- Participating in classes in which feedback from alumni and parents would be beneficial to our students.
- Supporting Admissions efforts by recruiting students and participating in various Admissions programs– or simply by just spreading the word about Drew.
- Gathering and sharing input from other Drew families.
The Council is led by its co-chairs, who each serve a minimum of one academic year. Members may remain on the council even after their student graduates, as there is much to learn from past parents!
Parent Council Co-Chairs for 2021-2022
TBD
If you are interested in joining the Parent Council, please contact parents@drew.edu or call 973-408-3229. We welcome as many parents/families as are interested in joining!
See a List of Popular Departments for Parents
Volunteer
Drew relies on the involvement of its alumni, parents and friends to support the development of campus, affinity and regional events that enrich the Drew community. Beyond giving, families demonstrate their commitment through volunteering. Learn more about some the many ways to contribute to Drew’s mission and enhance the experience of its outstanding students, its alumni and its parents and friends. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Communities.
Host an Event
Career Center Volunteering
The Volunteer Admissions Network
Volunteer Interest Form
Want to volunteer? Complete this form or contact us at parents@drew.edu or 973-408-3229.
The Parents Fund
Since 1867, gifts from alumni, parents and friends have helped offset the gap between tuition revenues and the full cost of providing a Drew education. Gifts to the Parents Fund sustain and enhance the University’s commitment to the education of talented students and their development into thoughtful global citizens and effective future leaders, through an individualized education that includes exceptional faculty mentorship and experiential learning. Your gift is put to work immediately to ensure the best Drew experience for all students and is a wonderful way to show support for your student’s education.