Goucher College Family Orientation Series

Welcome to the Goucher Gopher Family!

Similar to the summer sessions offered to incoming student, these programs offer parents and families an opportunity to learn more about Goucher and all it has to offer. Join us for our 2024 Family Summer Series hosted by Michele Hosey, Director of New Student Programs, with the assistance of Kelly Applefeld, Coordinator for Student Affairs and Parent/Family Engagement.  The preliminary schedule is listed below. If you would like to be updated as soon as details are published, please email gopherfamily@goucher.edu.

Family Forums 2024

6/12 – Roadmap Overview

Wednesday, June 12


Join members of the Goucher Community as we explain the New Student Roadmap, the Family Orientation series, and more.

6/17 – Student Health Center

Monday, June 17


This session will provide families with an opportunity to learn about Goucher's Student Health Center and its services.

6/26 – Residential Life, Commuting & Dining Services

Wednesday, June 26


Join us as we host representatives from Residential Life, Dining Services, and the Office of Student Engagement.

7/9 – Office of Accessibility Services

Tuesday, July 9


Nancy Williams-Nettles, Director of Accessibility, will share an overview of the Office of Accessibility, accommodations and services offered.

7/9 – Supporting Your Student

Tuesday, July 9


Our guests, Dr. Justin Smith, Associate Vice President of Student Well-Being and Dean of Students, Alex Perry, Director of Student Support & Accountability, and Lauren Greenberg, LCPC, the Director of the Student Counseling Center will discuss the services offered and how students can be their own best advocate.

7/16 – Student Employment

Tuesday, July 16


Matt van Hoose, Associate Vice President for Global, Career, and Community-Based Learning, and Traci Martin, Executive Director of Career and Experiential Learning, will join us to answer questions about student employment on and off campus.

7/27 – Academics

Wednesday, July 24


Join Kimberly Meisel, Director of Academic Advising and Support, for a presentation on Academic Support and Resources for Goucher students followed by a Q&A.