How Can I Support My FlexGE Student?
If your student asks you to manage their account, you must first set up Guest Access. To do so, you will need your own BYU Net ID.
Encouragement That Empowers
Students are more likely to thrive when parents offer steady encouragement while giving them space to grow. Keep reading for practical ways to help your student build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging at BYU.
What Great Parental Support Looks Like
Guide Logistics While Letting Them Lead
Look at the academic calendar and review registration dates together, then let your student be the one to register, submit, and follow up.
During fall and winter semesters, FlexGE students can live in off-campus contracted housing or
community housing. On-campus housing is available for spring and summer terms. Consider a meal plan for easy dining options.
The official Cost of Attendance is a good starting point to build a budget from. Use BYU's College Funding Tool to set an individualized budget.
Your student's FlexGE advisor is an expert at helping your student to select classes and create a plan to make the most of his or her BYU experience. Make an appointment today.
Encourage Consistent Academic Habits
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Check out Student Success Center's learning resources guide for proven strategies to improve study habits and skills.
A Success Center coach can help your student set goals and break them down into manageable tasks. Meet with a coach.
Support Well-Being Routines
Although the transition to college is exciting, adjusting to new relationships, responsibilities, and living arrangements can tax a
student mentally, physically, and socially.
Encourage your student to learn new techniques for managing stress. Seek professional help if mental or physical health is interfering with their ability to function.
Encourage your student to consider joining a club or intramural teams and participating with their ward to find friends with similar interests and faith.
Offer Steady Encouragement
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Stay Connected in Supportive Ways
Send Simple Check-ins
- “Hey! Just wanted to check in—how’s your week going? Anything exciting or stressful?”
- “No need to call back right away—I just wanted to say I’m proud of you and hope you’re having a good day.”
Ask Open-Ended Questions
- “On a scale from ‘I got this’ to ‘I just took a nap instead of doing homework,’ how’s the week going?”
- “How are your classes feeling so far? Anything you’re enjoying or finding challenging?”
Celebrate Small Wins
- “Hi! Reporting for duty as your personal hype squad. What are we celebrating this week?”
- “How can I help you celebrate?”
Adapt Involvement to Student's Needs
- Ask how they want you to support them.
- Some students benefit from more structure than others.
- Adapt your support to meet your student's needs while still helping them build confidence, independence, and self-direction.
- Step back as they gain confidence.
More Resources for Parents
FlexGE Newsletter & Social Media
To keep up with your student and the resources available to them, please join our FlexGE Newsletter mailing list. Follow us on social media to stay in the loop on important deadlines and events.
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Office of First Year Experience
Click below for additional resources for first-year students.