Parents and Families
Kutztown University welcomes your college student and your family to ours. Just like you, we are excited for your family members to get started on their college education, and we want only the best experience for them. This is an important time in a young person's life, and KU is dedicated to providing a safe environment that makes the experience enjoyable, educationally stimulating, and fulfilling. At the same time, Kutztown University is committed to keeping parents and family members "in the loop." This page provides links and up-to-date news, deadlines, services and tips for the families of college-bound students.
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Early College Academy Expands by 38% for 2026
The cohort includes students from 27 school districts across Berks, Lehigh, Schuylkill, Montgomery and Northampton counties.
PASSHE Pilot Program Connects Majors to Careers
Kutztown, Shippensburg and PennWest will help students understand how majors connect to the skills they build, careers they can pursue and wages they can earn.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
The Multicultural Center will host a variety of opportunities for the campus community to connect, learn, celebrate and experience Hispanic and Latine cultures.
Regional Folklife, America's 250th at Heemet Fescht
Celebrate with live music in the barnyard, traditional crafts, presentations, folklife demonstrations, hearth-cooking, farm animals and children's activities.
Princeton Review Ranks KU as One of Best in Region
Kutztown University has been included in the regional list in 24 consecutive rankings, dating back to the 2004 rankings released in August 2003.
Resources
Parents and Family Bulletin
The Parent and Family Bulletin is a monthly e-newsletter for parents/family of KU's current students.
Family Orientation
Congratulations on your student's acceptance to Kutztown University! It's time to prepare and register for your orientation program to join the Golden Bear Family.