Parent & Family Program
Your student's higher education journey is a transformative experience for the entire family. Our Parent & Family Program is designed to engage and connect you with the resources, information, and opportunities that will empower you to be an active partner in your student's college experience at Howard.
Whether you're a new or seasoned Howard University parent, we invite you to sign up for the Howard University Parent Portal to receive updates about special events, announcements, and important deadlines that keep you connected to our campus--and to your Bison student.
How can we help?
Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs | Parent Program
bisonfamily@howard.edu
202-806-2100
Howard University Parent Advisory Council (HUPAC)
Student success improves when parents are involved in the education journey. That's why it's important to have parent leaders as part of the Howard University Parent & Family Program who serve as a bridge between university administration and parents, fostering open communication and collaboration to help ensure a positive student experience.
Selected by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, the Howard University Parent Advisory Council (HUPAC) is comprised a team of dedicated parent volunteers who play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience of our students. HUPAC contributes to a supportive and enriching environment that reinforces the sense of community that defines the uniqueness of the university.
HUPAC Leadership consists of Executive Committee members who serve in the following roles for the current academic year:
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Secretary
- Director of Programs
- Director of Communications
- Parent Class Representatives
The parent group meets throughout the academic year to discuss various aspects and concerns about college life at Howard, from academic programs and student support services to ways to help shape university initiatives that best align with the needs and aspirations of students and parents. They also host special events and activities designed to engage parents in the university
If you are interested in serving on the HUPAC in the upcoming school year, please apply.
Save the Date for Parent & Family Weekend: September 19 - 21, 2025
Parent and Family Weekend is an opportunity for parents to experience a day in the life of a Howard Student. Through the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, the HUPAC board partners with the Division of Student Affairs, Academic Deans and the Office of the Provost to plan a full day of events and activities for parents and families to engage with other parents and families, learn more about campus offerings, organizations and offices and experience a taste of campus life. The weekend includes activities like campus tours, information sessions, sporting events, visiting museums and even attending a fine arts or a History of Howard class or two.
We look forward to seeing you in September!