Welcome to the Auburn Family!

We are delighted your student selected Auburn for their college experience. Your family will find that Auburn is a special place filled with faculty and staff ready to help, coach, and support your student.

Research shows that family involvement is critical to student success. We view you as a valued partner. We find that students benefit when they have family supporters who encourage them to take responsibility for their actions and experiences.

Parent & Family Programs is dedicated to helping families transition to the university and offering opportunities for families to partner closely with us throughout your student’s experience. Just like you, we will be here to support and celebrate your student, who will grow in remarkable ways at Auburn.

Our team can help you:

• Stay informed with up-to-date campus news and messages through The Family Portal.
• Connect with and learn from other families.
• Join in treasured traditions and events on and off campus.
• Receive exclusive access to information and events.
• Take an active role in enhancing the Auburn Family.

Parent & Family Programs provides support for families throughout their student’s time at Auburn. We are here to assist, guide, and walk alongside you during your journey as a member of the Auburn Family. We specialize in the hard-to-find answers, so reach out anytime for help. We are the one office on campus designed specifically to serve you.

The Team

Just like you, we’re here to support and celebrate your student as they develop in remarkable ways at Auburn. But we won’t stop there– you’ll find us facilitating many opportunities for you to partner with us throughout your Tiger’s experience.

Lady Cox
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
lady@auburn.edu

Jenny Timm
Interim Director for Parent & Family Programs
jrt0012@auburn.edu

Katie Ann Edgeworth
Graduate Assistant for Parent & Family Programs
Kae0035@auburn.edu

Our Mission

The mission of the Parents & Family Programs is to partner with Auburn University parents and family members to engage, inform, and support them to assist their student’s overall success. We recognize parents as natural allies with the university as we seek to help students find success and reach their goals.

Engage

We positively engage parents and families throughout their student’s career, utilizing various communications and engagement opportunities to connect families with the university and other Auburn families.

Inform

We create clear and consistent communications with relevant information (i.e., upcoming events, important dates and critical resources) from stakeholders that keep parents and families informed and engaged with the Auburn campus community.

Support

We support parents and families dedicated to the success of their Auburn students by providing access to the university resources with an understanding of the necessary processes and boundaries designed to preserve the student experience and nurture the developing relationship with their college students.

Contact Us

Parent Helpline

We understand that families need our office at various points in their student’s journey at Auburn. Parents and families are invited to contact the Parents Helpline whenever they have a question or concern – big or small. In moments where you can’t find an answer or just need guidance to find the right resource, make us your first point of contact.

Email us at parent@auburn.edu
Call us at 334-844-1493
University office hours are 7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Visit Us

Address:
Auburn University Parent & Family Programs
Melton Student Center, Suite 3231
255 Heisman Drive
Auburn, AL 36849

Follow Us on Social Media

Follow Parent & Family Programs on social media to stay up to date with all things Auburn. Whether we are highlighting campus resources, upcoming events, or providing tips to help your student be successful, these resources will help provide you with important information.

Facebook
Auburn University Parent & Family Association | Auburn University AL | Facebook

Instagram
Auburn Parents & Families (@auburnparents) • Instagram photos and videos