Your student has made a life-changing decision by choosing to attend college. This is likely an incredibly exciting yet challenging time, which will inevitably bring obstacles.
They may doubt themselves and question their abilities. When that happens, we want them to know Kirkwood has all the resources they need to be successful—now and in the future.
Read through the questions and answers below to better understand how we can help you support your new college student.
A helpful resource for parents, guardians, spouses, and others supporting new college students.
Your student has made a life-changing decision by choosing to attend college. This is likely an incredibly exciting yet challenging time, which will inevitably bring obstacles.
They may doubt themselves and question their abilities. When that happens, we want them to know Kirkwood has all the resources they need to be successful—now and in the future.
Read through the questions and answers below to better understand how we can help you support your new college student.
FERPA
FERPA is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate and misleading data. Learn more about FERPA and parents' rights.
Sharing a Student Concern
If you are concerned about the behavior or well-being of a student, you're encouraged to complete the Student Concern Form. The Dean of Students office receives these submissions and has a variety of resources to help provide assistance and referrals to appropriate resources.
Student Life & Housing
Kirkwood does not own or operate student housing, but our Housing team helps students find nearby apartments and roommates. Most apartments are within walking distance of the Kirkwood campus.
Questions? Contact our student services team to learn even more about how we support Kirkwood students from enrollment to graduation.
Bobbi Miller
Dean of Students
319-398-7798
bobbi.miller@kirkwood.edu
Caitlyn Miller
Associate Director, Dean of Students Office
319-398-4489
caitlyn.miller@kirkwood.edu