Family includes parents, siblings, close relatives, or anyone chosen as a support network. Family plays a significant role in a student's life and well-being. In New Student and Family Programs, we strive to help families make meaningful connections to campus for their students' success. Feel free to reach out to us any time - and we mean it!
Trish Caughran, Assistant Director - caughran@etsu.edu - 423.439.4899
Tyler Parker, Director - parkertj@etsu.edu - 423.439.4634
New Student and Family Programs Office - family@etsu.edu - 423-439-8452
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Buccaneer Family Association (BFA)
The Buccaneer Family Association (BFA) is a way for you to be informed and involved as partners in the education of your student. We believe the more informed you are about ETSU, the better resource you can be for your student. BFA connects you to the departments and people that play an active role in the lives of your students. As a member of the BFA, you will receive specialized newsletters, discounts to family weekend, an awesome welcome package and more! Join the BFA through our Family Portal at BFA Membership Form -
Family Council
The Family Council is a community of dedicated family members who are actively engaged in their students' college experience. The members advise and discuss important issues facing ETSU families with the Office of New Student and Family Programs. They serve as advocates and promote the value of ETSU to current and prospective students and their families, local communities, etc. In addition, they help develop ways to support students and families. Click here for more information
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Family Portal
Family members of current ETSU students- this is your one stop shop for ETSU resources and information. Inside the family portal you will find resources to help you assist your student in navigating the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of college life. In addition, it will help you stay up to date on important dates, deadlines, upcoming events at ETSU and more!
If you are a family member of a current student and you do not have access to the family portal, please email family@etsu.edu (include your email address and first and last name)
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Family Weekend
Family Weekend is a great opportunity for families to visit their student(s), stay connected to ETSU, and explore all that Johnson City has to offer. Click here for the family weekend website
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Family Webinar Series
Join us for a monthly Family Webinar Series by New Student and Family Programs. Each month, we will have a different topic, resource, or department come share about how they help students succeed at ETSU. Log-into our family portal and view events to register. Click here to log into the Family Portal.
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Additional Family Events and Programs
Throughout the year, we will host events and programs for family members. These activities will provide you with opportunities to connect more with the New Student and Family Programs staff, staff from ETSU and other families. Upcoming events and programs will be posted at the bottom of this page as well as in the Family Portal.