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TSU Parents' Association

Welcome to the Tri-State University Parents’ Association. We look forward to making the Tri-State University family a more integral part of your family.

The Parents’ Association represents all Tri-State parents, promoting their active involvement in the University. The Association advances interaction and support between the University and parents.

The Parents’ Association at Tri-State University was established to give parents a more meaningful role in the college experiences of their sons and daughters. As a member of the Parents Association, not only will you receive special invitations to events, you can have a voice in their planning. You choose the level of your involvement.

Purposes of the Association

  • To keep parents informed of University happenings
  • To involve parents in the issues involving their sons and daughters and the University
  • To keep the administration informed of the concerns of our parents
  • To involve our strongest advocates, parents, in promoting the University

Membership
Parents of current students are automatically entitled to the benefits of the Parents’ Association. These benefits include invitations to special events and copies of University publications.

Patron Parents
When you become a member of the Patron Parent Association, you will receive many benefits. Parents who contribute $50 annually to the Association are Patron Parents. Membership cards, making you eligible for parent discounts, will be issued to Patron Parents and are valid for one academic year. When using this card, parents must be present.Their contributions let the association be self-supporting and help offset costs of mailings. Patron Parents receive the following special discounts:

  • 10% discount for University bookstore purchases, excluding textbooks and software
  • $1 off TSU theater productions
  • Season pass to all regular season athletic events
  • Research assistance via e-mail. You can get assistance from the same professionals that help your student
  • 20% discount for green fees at Zollner Golf Course and
  • 10% off any regular priced merchandise
  • 10% discount for TSU parents at the Super 8 Hotel located at 251 W. State Road 120, Fremont, IN
  • 20% discount for TSU parents at the Hampton Inn located at 271 W. State Road 120, Fremont, IN
  • 20% discount for TSU parents at the Ramada Inn, located at 3855 N. State Road 120, Angola, IN

Advisory Board
A Parents’ Advisory Board, representing parents from each class year of students, leads the Association. Patrice Woody from Elkhart, IN serves as the President of the Parents' Advisory Board. Many parents give their time, expertise and support to plan Parents’ Association programs. The Parent Advisory Board encourages every parent to become active in the life of the University by offering suggestions and feedback and volunteering their time.

If you are interested in joining the Parents' Association or Advisory Board please fill out one of the following forms. To view this files you will need to download Acrobat Reader.

Parents' Association Information
Parents' Association Membership Form
Parents' Advisory Board

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