West Chester University Parent and Family Relations

10/07/2024

Parents/Families/Student Supporters! Don’t miss the first-annual WCU President’s Breakfast during Homecing/Family Weekend!!! It’s being held Saturday, October 26th from 9:00-10:30 a.m.

You will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, the new 16th President of West Chester University. Dr. Bernotsky will share information about her history here at WCU, the importance of families as partners during their student's journey here on campus, and goals for her presidency. You will also have the opportunity to meet the new Vice President for Student Affairs - Dr. Jasmine Buxton who will also share some remarks about herself and Student Affairs and how we partner with families for student success.

During this event, the Office of Parent & Family Relations is seeking your feedback about your Golden Ram's experiences on our campus during this event.

A buffet breakfast will also served to all in attendance.

There will also be an exclusive gift which will only be provided to attendees of this event.

Sign up at the link below!

https://www.wcupatix.com/organization-events

10/07/2024

WCU Families - Homecoming and Family Weekend is coming up Friday, October 25-27th. Make sure you sign up for all the fun activities at this link.

https://cglink.me/2f3/r2262612

The Office of Parent & Family Relations is sponsoring a ticket giveaway to see Trey Kennedy on Friday, October 25th at 8:00 p.m. I’m giving away 10 tickets - 5 sets of 2 tickets for lucky winners. Like this post and comment to enter the drawing!!!

Here’s more information about Trey!

WCU Live is featuring comedian Trey Kennedy during Homecoming and Family Weekend! Make sure you purchase your tickets so as not to miss out on all the laughs!!

Trey Kennedy is a born and raised Oklahoman who never expected to enter the entertainment industry. While attending college at Oklahoma State University, Trey found fame on the mobile app Vine, amassing more than 2.5 million followers. He was a top creator on the app for more than three years and, through this experience, discovered a passion for entertainment. Trey has now continued his social media success on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok where he has a combined 12+ million followers. He currently has a podcast titled "Correct Opinions" and just concluded a sold-out comedy tour selling out cities across the United States. Trey's self-produced comedy special "Are You For Real?" can now be streamed on YouTube. He hopes to continue creating fun and relatable content in order to deliver some joy where it's needed and help people find some common ground through comedy.

11/09/2023

WCU Parents, Families, and Student Supporters,

The Office of Parent & Family Relations in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid would like to invite you to attend a zoom session to learn more about the upcoming changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA.

Join Deputy Director of Financial Aid, Dr. Tori Nuccio, on Wednesday November 15th at 6pm to learn about why the FAFSA is delayed and what changes are coming for 2024-25.

Students and parents can register at: https://www.wcupa.edu/financialAid/forms/fafsa-info/

09/13/2023

Parents, Family Members, and/or Supporters of WCU Students,

An exciting opportunity is now available for you!! West Chester University has an advisory board called the Ram Fam Council. Responsibilities for Ram Fam Council members are outlined below.

· Attend bi-annual Council meetings in West Chester, PA (lodging and travel at your own expense).

· Attend monthly in person meetings. A zoom option can also be made available.

· Serve a two-year renewable term.

· Provide strategic input to administrators regarding issues of importance to parents/family members/supporters of WCU students.

· Represent the Ram Fam Advisory Council at parent and family events and other outreach efforts.

· Assist with recruitment of future Council members.

· Maintain communication and frequent contact with the Office of Parent and Family Relations Staff.

Consider applying to become a member of the Ram Fam Council!! Applications will be accepted from Monday, September 11 - Monday, September 25, 2023. Use the link below to complete your application!! Once all applications are received and reviewed, new council members will be selected and added to the current Ram Fam Council.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to the Director of Parent & Family Relations and Student Ombuds, Dr. Lisa Montgomery at [email protected] or 610-436-2698!



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09/13/2023

WCU Families,
As you know, Homecoming/Family Weekend is quickly approaching. You have a unique opportunity to enter into a drawing in which you can win 4 tickets to come and see Comedian Jay Pharoah!!

Like this post and comment below for your chance to win 4 tickets for the show during Homecoming/Family Weekend on Saturday, September 30th at 8:00 pm in Asplundh Hall. Ten families will be winners!!

Here is more information about Comedian Jay Pharoah if you need it.

Winning families will be contacted through FB messenger is it’s additional details and information.

Rams Up!💜💛

Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah is one of the industry's most highly-anticipated leading men.

Pharoah was most recently seen in one of the biggest purchases out of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, THE BLACKENING, which premiered in their Midnight Madness section. THE BLACKENING sold out of the festival to Lionsgate and was released Juneteenth weekend, making back its production budget in the first few days of release. This year, Pharoah also starred in SPINNING GOLD as Cecil Homes, the right hand man of 1970s record producer Neil Bogart who co-founded Casablanca Records.

In the last few years, Pharoah has appeared in Comedy Central’s OUT OF OFFICE alongside Ken Jeong and Oscar Nuñez and in the independent comedy MORT IN SHERMAN OAKS with Lucy Hale and Jim Gaffigan. He starred in Netflix’s RESORT TO LOVE with Cristina Milian for producer Alicia Keys and in the Lionsgate thriller PRIVATE PROPERTY. Pharoah also co-starred opposite Harry Shum Jr. in Universal’s ALL MY LIFE, in Justin Simien’s critically acclaimed feature film BAD HAIR for Hulu, and in Lionsgate’s 2 MINUTES OF FAME for director Leslie Small.

On the small screen, Pharoah starred as “J.J. Evans” in ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Live in Front of a Studio Audience version of ALL IN THE FAMILY and GOOD TIMES. He also hosted and produced the hit Nickelodeon gameshow, UNFILTERED.

Best known for his spot-on impressions, Pharoah spent six seasons as a cast member on NBC’s SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. In 2017, he shifted to his first leading role as ‘Floyd Mooney’ in Showtime’s WHITE FAMOUS, which was executive produced by Academy Award-winner Jaime Foxx and inspired by Foxx’s real-life experiences.

Additional film and television credits include Sony Picture’s animated feature, THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES, Steven Soderbergh’s UNSANE, Universal’s animated feature SING, CBS Films’ GET A JOB, CBS’s All Access’s REMOTE, FOX Searchlight’s LOLA VERSUS, FOX’s FAMILY GUY, FOX’s THE SIMPSONS, Netflix’s BOJACK HORSEMAN, and Cartoon Network’s ROBOT CHICKEN. He also currently serves as a consulting writer/producer on FAMILY GUY.

In addition to acting and his stand-up, Jay released his first EP titled “Spittin Image” in August 2021. The tracks are a marriage between Jay’s spot-on impressions and his love of songwriting and rapping. All songs are written by Jay and produced by Andrew Hypes.

Pharoah continues to headline comedy clubs across the country throughout the year.

08/21/2023

WCU Families,
Just a reminder that if you plan to attend the football game during Homecoming/Family Weekend - on Saturday, September 30th, WCU students are able to attend at no charge. They simply need to show their WCU ID. Any other family member needs to purchase a ticket.

Thank you!
Lisa Montgomery - Director of Parent & Family Relations

[email protected]

08/18/2023

WCU Families,
For the first time, West Chester Univeristy will combine Homecoming & Family Weekend festivities into one be weekend. Please join us Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1, 2023 for campus wide activities and fun. The theme - There’s No Place Like WCU!!!

Check out all of the events at this link!!!

https://cglink.me/2f3/r2035728

I will also be doing a ticket giveaway to 20 families for tickets to the Comedian Jay Pharoah concert being held on campus Saturday, September 30th at 8 pm. Stay tuned for more information on this!!!!

11/15/2022

WCU announces the 2023-2024 on-campus housing application process for current students for both WCU and USH beginning today at 12:00 p.m. All current students will receive an email correspondence this morning announcing the opening and providing direction about the housing application.

Students and families are encouraged to follow all specified deadlines, to take housing action early, and to explore all possibilities for living both on campus and off.

09/23/2022

Golden Ram Families,

On the last day of our Family Weekend - Sunday, September 25th from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m., we will have various departments within and outside of Student Affairs who will have tables set up in the hallways of first and second floors of the Sciences & Engineering Center & The Commons (SECC). These departments can provide you with helpful information regarding your student's success at West Chester University. The following departments will be available for you to visit with and ask questions:

1st floor/ground floor of SECC:

· Counseling Center

· Off Campus & Commuter Services

· Office of Wellness Promotion

· Career Development Center

· Center for Civic Engagement & Social Impact

· Student Leadership & Involvement

· Sykes Student Union

· Parent & Family Relations/WCU Student Ombuds

· Ram Plan Representatives

· Residence Life & Housing

2nd floor (Floor the cafeteria is on):

· Learning & Resource Center (LARC)

· Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD)

· Global Engagement Office (GEO)

· Veteran’s Center

· Dowdy Multicultural Center

· Center for Women & Gender Equity

· Good Fellowship

· Office of Student Conduct

· Student Health Services

· Student Recreation Center

Don't forget to sign up for this event here!



Whether you are a Chester County local or from outside mid-Atlantic, we welcome all members of the Ram Fam to participate in Family Weekend on September 23 - 25, 2022. Family Weekend is a great tim...

09/21/2022

On Tuesday evening, September 20th, several floors in Goshen Hall experienced a flood caused by an individual(s) throwing a football, which hit and damaged a sprinkler head. The following floors were impacted: Goshen 7 West, Goshen 6 West and several rooms on Goshen 5 West.

For students’ safety, the building was evacuated and remediation efforts began immediately. Residence Life and Housing staff reported to the scene quickly along with our Facilities staff, Environmental Health and Safety, Public Safety and the local Fire Department. Staff met with all students impacted.

As we continue to assess the scope of the water damage and remediation efforts continue, Residence Life and Housing is communicating directly with impacted students to coordinate temporary access to their residence hall rooms to gather needed belongings, and assess any damage. Staff members will discuss with students next steps regarding the plan for permanent return when it is safe to do so. While there may be a need to adjust the timeframe, at this writing, it is anticipated that permanent return to rooms in Goshen Hall will occur on Friday, September 23.

Questions should be directed to Anne Bruno, Associate Director of Housing. Anne can be contacted at [email protected].

09/20/2022

Hello Ram Family Members!!!! Family Weekend will begin on Friday, September 23, 2022! There are a few important reminders/pieces of information to share with you.

1. Events being held on Friday, September 23rd in the evening will take place in Sykes Student Union building.

2. Parking for families attending Family Weekend will be primarily in:

M- Lot (parking lot behind the Swope Music Building).

K-Lot (parking lot behind Sykes Student Union) - limited

Sharpless Street Garage ($1.50/hr - $9.00 max)

New Street Garage ($1.50/hr - $9.00 max)

3. Check in on Saturday, September 24th will begin at 9:00 am in Sykes Student Union!

4. For your convenience and instead of having to drive your car to the football game, a new shuttle for the stadium has been added!!! This shuttle will run from 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. and will stop at M-Lot, Wayne Hall, and Farrell Stadium.

5. The official 2022 Family Weekend t-shirt is available for purchase for $7.99 in our Campus Store located in Sykes Student Union. Be sure to stop in to the store to purchase your shirts and other WCU goodies!!! The campus store will not open until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24th.

Lookout for various swag and giveaways at the campus events taking place this weekend!!!

09/14/2022

WCU Families attending Family Weekend - Anyone like basketball???

Please note a new event has been added!!! The Big 64 Basketball tournament will be held at on and off campus locations on Saturday, September 24, and Sunday, September 25, 2022. Events begin at 9:00 am on both dates. WCU is hosting 140 teams for this event.

Basketball games will be held at the following locations: Hollinger Field House, WCU Student Recreation Center, and the former Glen Mills School. Attached is a flyer which will provide you with the details and locations for all of the games.

The cost of admission is $20. You purchase a ticket upon your arrival at one of the locations where the games are being held.

You can register through the events link below but this does NOT purchase you a ticket to the event. This registration is simply for counting purposes and not an entry into the event. You will need to purchase tickets as state above.

https://cglink.me/2f3/r1369841

Enjoy!!