Below you will find some of our most frequently asked questions. Please click on the question to see the answer. If you have a question that is not answered here, please e-mail us at parents@memphis.edu or call us at 901.678.2115.

Academics

• How does my student actually register for classes at the U of M?
• What makes a student full-time?
• How many courses can or should a student take a semester?
• I need proof that my student is enrolled at the University of Memphis. How can I get this?
• How much study time is required?
• Can I contact my student's instructors?
• Does my student have to declare a major right away? What if my student doesn't know what he/she wants to major in?
• How does my student pick or change a major?
• Are freshmen courses taught mostly by temporary or part-time instructors and by graduate assistants?
• Is any tutoring or extra help available?
• Should my student have a computer?
• Can my student earn a degree in 4 years?
• How are students assigned an advisor?
• How do I get a copy of last semester's grades or verification that my student qualifies for a Good Student Discount for auto insurance?
• When is Commencement?
• What are the University Colleges and Academic Departments?

Grades

• How do students get their grades?
• Can I check my student’s grades?

Finances

• Is my student eligible for financial aid?
• How does my student apply for financial aid?

Miscellaneous

• Where can my student buy their books and supplies for classes?
• How does my child reserve an on campus mail box?
• My student needs to withdraw from the University. What do they need to do?
• What is the University's organizational structure?

Emergencies and Medical Problems

• How can I reach my student in an emergency if he or she is in class?
• How does my student withdraw for medical reasons?
• What if my student becomes ill while at college? Can he or she get any treatment on campus?
• What is Tiger Text? How can my student sign up for this Can my student sign me up for this service?

Housing

• What are the dorms like? What sort of on-campus housing options are available?
• What sort of off-campus housing is available?

Expenses

• How much is tuition?
• How can I pay my student's fees?
• Can I buy my student's textbooks online?

Scholarships, Aid, and Student Employment

• What sort of financial aid or scholarships are available?
• Is my student eligible for in-state tuition?
• Is my student eligible for a Tennessee Hope lottery scholarship?
• Does the University offer any internships?
• What jobs are available on campus for students?

Campus Safety

• How safe is campus?

Career & Psychological Counseling Center

• Can I make an appointment for my daughter/son to do career testing?
• Can anyone come in for counseling whenever they want?
• Is there a limit on how many times they can come in?
• Can I come with them to their appointments?
• Is there a charge for counseling?
• Can you give my child an aptitude test to show them what they’re good at?
• Is there a psychiatrist available for prescribing medication, like for ADD or depression?
• Are services only for undergraduates?

Student Disability Services

• Can my daughter/son get testing for ADHD/LD before school starts so s/he doesn’t have to wait?
• How much does the ADHD/LD testing cost?
• I would like to have my son/daughter evaluated for a Learning Disability or Attention Deficit Disorder. Are there any places on campus that can do this type of evaluation?
• If my son/daughter registers with Student Disability Services, will reference to his/her disability appear on his/her transcript?
• I am concerned about my son/daughter’s disability limitations will affect his/her career choice. Can you assist with this?

Life After College

• Does the University help students find jobs after they graduate?

Dining Services

• What is Dining Dollar$?
• How can I add Dining Dollars or Tiger Funds to my student's account?
• What are the costs for meal plans?

Information Technology

• Is there a computer lab in the new University Center?
• Can my student rent a laptop from the University?

Parking Services

• How can my student obtain a parking pass?
• What is priority parking?

Calendar

• When are semester breaks, finals, and other important dates?

Health Insurance

• How can I get health insurance for my student through the university?

Visiting Campus

• How do I get to campus?

Honors Program

• What is the Honors Program?
• Can anyone apply to be in the Honors Program?

More Info

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