Parents and Families
Holy Cross welcomes families as members of our community. We recognize that although students are the drivers to their Holy Cross education, family involvement is important on their journey through emerging adulthood. We look forward to partnering with families as we work toward the shared goal of promoting student learning, well-being, holistic development and success.
College is a time of transition for both you and your student. Learn how you can successfully support your young adult during this time.
The Office of Parent and Family Engagement is thrilled to coordinate a variety of opportunities for you to engage with your student and the life of the College by offering on-campus events, communications and connections to campus resources.
If your student grants you access as an authorized user, use this portal to view grades and financial aid information.
If your student grants you access to TouchNet, which is separate from the Parent Portal, you can view the student account activity and pay the bill as an authorized user.
Mark your calendars and make sure you don't miss any upcoming events, deadlines, or other campus happenings.
Every fall, we invite family members to come and explore Holy Cross during our Family Weekend. We hope to see you next fall, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025!
The College will celebrate its 179th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025 on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Campus Resources
Holy Cross has many offices that offer a variety of resources and services to help students along their college journey. Find some key resources on this page.
Concerns, Crises, and Emergencies
During their college years, students may experience periods of challenge, stress and anxiety. There are a variety of resources to assist your student. Learn more about how you can help raise concerns or connect your student to needed support.
As a Jesuit, Catholic liberal arts college, we know that the best way to understand the world around us is to embrace the full spectrum of perspectives and life experiences. To that end, we welcome students, staff and faculty members of every gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and gender identity. The college has a number of DEI initiatives and resources available to support students of varying identities.
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Office of Parent and Family Engagement offers information and support to Holy Cross parents and families. Contact us if you have questions or need assistance.
To ensure that you receive important College updates and are informed of opportunities to engage in the life of the College, we encourage you to visit and complete the following resources:
- Family information form
- Emergency notifications signup
- Update family contact information (ensure your student also updates STAR)
Support from parents has a substantial impact on the student experience. Here are a few ways that you can make an impact on Holy Cross students.