Parent Resources

Cowboy Parents, formerly know as Associated Parents of the University of Wyoming (APUW) - Cowboy Parents is an organization of parents and families that provides an opportunity to get involved at UW.

Guide for Parents in the College Admissions Process - A printable guide for parents to help their students through the college planning and selection process, provided courtesy of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).

Countdown to College - Tips for Parents with HIGH SCHOOL Teens - another great printable NACAC resource providing a calendar and list of important "to do's" in the college admissions process.

Countdown to College - Tips for Parents with MIDDLE SCHOOL Teens - for parents with middle school students.  Great advice for parents as they help their students think about college and how to get on the right path early.

Parents - stay connected and get the same updates and reminders that your student is getting by subscribing to our Twitter feed at www.Twitter.com/discoveruw.

Admission Processes and Policies

Admission Requirements for New Freshmen

Application Process Overview for New Freshmen

Next Steps for Admitted New Freshmen

Money Matters

Scholarships

Student Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance

Fastweb.com and MeritAid.com - additional scholarship search sites that may be helpful as you search for additional sources of scholarship aid (not UW sites).

Other Important Quick Links

Campus Visits

Youth Programs (pre-college programs, summer camps, etc. throughout Wyoming)

Residence Life and Dining Services

New Student Orientation programs

Campus Safety

Disability Support Services

Counseling

Student Code of Conduct

More Resources for You and Your Student

College.gov - Why Go? What to Do? How To Pay?

KnowHow2GO.com - an excellent site for parents and students of all ages that explores planning and preparing for college.