2025 Black Student Success Summit

Parent Schedule

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8:00 - 9:00 am: Registration & Breakfast

Parkway North

9:00 - 9:25 am: Opening Events

Ballroom

Call to the Ancestors/Prayer
Black National Anthem
Words From The Founder
PSU & BEAM Welcome

9:15 - 10:00 am: Opening Session

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)

Ballroom

Meet with HBCU admission counselors from Fort Valley State University, Howard University, Langston University, Morehouse College!

Get the inside scoop on admissions, financial aid, and campus life at these legendary institutions.

10:10 am - 11:45 am: Parent & Chaperone Session 1

Room 323

Empowering Parents: Supporting Young Adults in the Transition to College

This workshop is designed to equip parents with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to support their young adults as they transition to college life. The session will address the emotional, academic, and practical aspects of this significant life change, emphasizing the importance of fostering independence while maintaining a supportive relationship. Through panel discussions, and expert guidance, participants will explore ways to navigate common challenges, facilitate open communication, and empower their young adults to thrive in a new environment.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand the developmental changes and challenges young adults face during the transition to college.
Identify strategies to encourage independence while remaining a source of guidance and support.
Learn effective communication techniques to build trust and foster open dialogue with their young adults.
Develop tools to address practical challenges, such as time management, budgeting, roommate challenges, life across the country, and problem-solving.
Recognize the importance of self-care and creating a healthy balance between parental involvement and independence.

Panelists: Dr. Aisha Holland, Tasha Wheatt Dalancy, MSW, Crystal Bordeaux

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Lunch

Announcements
Music
Entertainment
BSU Networking Session
College & Career Fair

1:40 pm - 3:30 pm: Parent Session 2

Empowering Futures: A Parent’s Guide to the UNCF Portfolio Project & College Readiness

Room 323

Join us to learn how the UNCF Portfolio Project prepares 11th and 12th-grade students of color for college and career success. Discover opportunities, including access to college admissions professionals, essay writing workshops, financial aid literacy, scholarships, mentorship from industry leaders, and more. Explore year-round benefits like college fairs, HBCU tours, and internships. Plus, get insights on how the new white house administration may impact your child’s school attendance and speak directly with a college admissions counselor.