Goucher College Family Orientation Series

Welcome to the Goucher's Gopher Family!  Similiar 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.

2024 Family Forums

  • Family Forum #1: Roadmap Overview

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

  • Family Forum #2: Student Health Center

Monday, June 17, 2024

  • Family Forum #3: Residential Life, Commuting and Dining Services

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

  • Family Forum #4: Office of Accessibility Services

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 (morning session)

  • Family Forum #5: Supporting Your Student

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 (evening session)

  • Family Forum #6: Academics

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

2023 Family Forums

  • Family Forum #1: Student Health Center Open Office Hour

Join Jean Perez, Director of Student Health and Wellness, for a drop-in session about the Student Health Center (SHC) to have your questions related to the student health center, health forms, and whether to enroll or waive Goucher's health insurance.

  • Family Forum #2: Residential Life

Join Lindy Bobbitt, Director of Residential Life, to have your packing, roommate, and general housing questions answered. Lindy will provide a short presentation with time left for questions.

  • Family Forum #3: Accessibility Services Open Office Hour

Join Nancy Williams-Nettles, Director of Accessibility Services, and Christine Lake, Assistant Director, for a drop-in session about accessibility services offered and the documentation required for services.

  • Family Forum #4: Academic Advising

Join Kimberly Meisel, Director of Academic Advising and Support, to learn about the academic requirements and course offerings. Kimberly will provide a short presentation with time left for questions.

  • Family Forum #5: Supporting Your Student

Join Dr. Justin Smith, Goucher's Dean of Students & the Associate Vice President of Student Well-Being, and Lauren Greenberg, LCPC, the Director of the Student Counseling Center to learn about the service Goucher offers and how students can be their own best advocate. To view Lauren Greenberg's presentation, please click here.

  • Family Forum #6: Preparing for Move In Day

Join Lindy Bobbitt, Director of Residential Life, and Michele Hosey, Director of New Student Programs, for a presentation that addresses general questions about Move In Day (Saturday, August 19, 2023). Following the presentation, there will be additional time for any outstanding questions. All are welcome to take part in this session. To view our Move In presentation, please click here.