Family Programs

East Tennessee State University believes parents and family members are valuable partners in student success. New Student & Family Programs provides parents and family members an opportunity to play an active role in the education of their student while he/she is enrolled at ETSU. We hope to answer questions and provide information about our programs and services; to provide opportunities for networking with other families; and enhance communication between the university and families.

Interested in receiving information regarding Family Programs? Send us your name and email address to family@etsu.edu 

Services and Programs Offered:

• 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!  Sign-up through this link today!
• 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

• 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)

  Click here to log into the Family Portal

• 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

• Family Handbook

  On online guide to understanding your student's academic and co-curricular experience at EtSU. Click here to acess the Family Handbook. 

• Additional Family Events and Programs

  Throughout the year, we will host events and programs for family members. These activities will provde 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.