For Parents, Families & Support Systems
Welcome to UArts, a vibrant group of thinkers, doers and dreamers, and a constantly evolving university devoted to the art and science of creativity for a better world.
This extraordinary community includes parents and families, who have recognized the creative passion in their students and have invested in making their dreams a reality.
Parent & Family Association
All parents and families are members of the University of the Arts Parent and Family Association. As a member, you can get involved in numerous ways.
Subscribe to Generations, our e-newsletter for parents, families and loves ones, and stay informed about the academic calendar, services for students, UArts news and more.
Subscribe to Edge, our monthly e-newsletter for faculty, staff and alumni.
Check out our events calendar, and attend the scores of events, exhibits and performances staged by UArts every year.
Recommend prospective students to the Office of Admissions.
UArts News & Social Media
Stay up to date with University of the Arts news and events!
Check out our Parent & Families webpage.
Visit our calendar: uarts.edu/go.
Contact Alumni & Parent Relations
Office of Alumni & Parent Relations
Hamilton Hall
Phone: 215-717-6140
Parent & Family Council
Parent and Family Council is a group of parents and guardians of current students who are dedicated to advancing UArts through supporting enrollment efforts, fundraising and fostering family awareness of the school’s needs and programs. Parent and Family Council members participate in monthly conference calls and biannual meetings on campus for council members and university leaders.
How to Apply for UArts’ Parent & Family Council
Each year, UArts accepts applications from parents and guardians from August through October.
Applications are reviewed by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Parent and Family Council chair.
Parents are notified of their application outcomes via invitation communications from the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.
Accepted parents or family members attend their first scheduled Parent and Family Council meeting in the fall semester.
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act
Learn about your student’s right to privacy.
Contact the Registrar’s office
Office of the Registrar
Hamilton Hall
Phone: 215 -717-6420
Email: registrar@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/registrar
Parents & Families FAQ
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Concerns about a student can range from health issues, missing classes, extended periods of noncommunication, traumatic events, or significant changes in appearance or attitude. Trust your instincts. If you think something is seriously wrong, call the Office of Student Affairs at 215-717-6617 during business hours, and ask to speak to the associate vice president of Student Affairs.
To report a student emergency or serious concern outside business hours, contact Public Safety at 215-717-6666.
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UArts requires that all matriculated students taking six or more credits carry health insurance, through either their own insurance company or the school-based plan. To ensure information is accurate and up to date, students are required to confirm health insurance coverage or report any changes to their health insurance each year they’re enrolled.
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Though students can pursue experiential learning and service opportunities at any time, credit-bearing internships are available only to juniors and seniors. Students must apply directly to internship sites that are of interest to them.
For internship opportunities and other professional preparation, students can search the Career Services online database, schedule an appointment with Career Services or seek suggestions from faculty.
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All students have an assigned faculty advisor and an assigned academic advisor in the Advising Center (who are listed in the online Student Self-Service system). Faculty advising assignments are updated each semester, so students might need to wait a week or two each semester for all faculty advising assignments to be completed.
Academic advisors help students with advising questions or direct them to their faculty advisor, program director or dean. Staff and faculty advisors work together to support and guide students toward Commencement.
Contacting UArts
Though you may call these offices anytime, most issues must be addressed by students themselves. We encourage you to assist your student in finding the appropriate person to contact and helping them advocate for themselves.
Emergency Information
Emergency notices are posted on the UArts website. Your student may also sign you up to receive UArts Alerts through the UArts portal.
UArts App
UArts information, news and resources are also available through our free UArts mobile app, UArts, which is available for iPhone and Android.