Parents & Family
Contact for Parents and Families of Current BW Students
Marc West, Director of Parent and Family Programs
families@bw.edu, (440) 826-2356
You are a valuable part of our college community. Together, we can help your student achieve the personal and professional growth that leads to success.
The Office of Parent and Family Programs can help you CONNECT with university resources, answer any questions you may have, and be a pathway for you to ENGAGE in broader ways with the university, so you can GROW in your knowledge and more successfully navigate the academic journey with your student.
Important Dates
Aug. 26 - First day of Fall 2024 classes
Aug. 31-Sept. 2 - Labor Day (no classes)
Sept. 27-28 – Bold & Gold Weekend: Celebrating the 91快活林 Family
Oct. 19-22 – Fall Break (most classes not held)
Nov. 27-Dec. 1– Thanksgiving Break (no classes)
Dec. 9-13 – Final Exams
Dec. 13, 7 pm – Residence Halls Close
Dec. 14 – Fall Commencement
Jan. 12, 10 am – Residence Halls Open
Jan. 13 – First day of Spring 2025 classes