Parents and Families
Eastern Michigan University recognizes the integral role families play in student success.
There are a number of ways you can engage in your student's experience. Start by attending Family Weekend and experiencing a slice of EMU life along with your student.
No question is too big or too small. If you ever have a question, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or at 734.487.3045.
COVID-19 Updates
In response to COVID-19, our events are subject to change. Stay informed:
Important Events
August 26–28, 2022
EMU Connect
EMU Connect, formerly known as First Three, will be an adapted virtual model with limited in-person elements. Visit the Orientation website to view the full EMU Connect schedule.
Visit the Orientation website.
September 23-25, 2022
Family Weekend
Families will be able to explore both our campus and the greater Ypsilanti community during their visit.
View the Family Weekend Itinerary!
September 27-October 1, 2022
Homecoming
EMU Homecoming celebrates the most spirited week on our campus. What better way to celebrate the past, present, and future of EMU than at this year’s Homecoming Celebration?
2022-23 Academic Calendar
- August 29: Beginning of Classes
- September 5: Labor Day - University Closed
- November 8: Election Day - No Classes
- November 23: Thanksgiving Recess - No Classes
- November 24-27: Thanksgiving Recess - University Closed
- December 9: Last Day of Classes
- December 12-17: Final Exams
- December 17: Close of Fall Semester
- December 17: Commencement
- December 26: University Closed
- December 26–Jan. 2: University Closed
- January 3: University opens
- January 9: Beginning of Classes
- January 16: MLK Jr. Day - No Classes; Campus-wide Celebration
- February 27-Mar. 5: Spring Break - No Classes; University Open
- April 7-9: Spring Recess - No Classes; University Closed
- April 21: Last Day of Classes
- April 24–28: Final Exams
- April 28: Close of Winter Semester
- April 30: Commencement
Staying in touch
Your student may be living miles from home as they attend classes at Eastern, but you can still send a "care package" any time—and students love receiving them!
Each residence hall and apartment provides incoming and outgoing mail service for its residents. U.S. mail is distributed to student mailboxes Monday through Saturday. Special items like flowers, packages and flyers may be delivered to the residence hall’s front desk.
To ensure prompt delivery, address letters and packages with the following information:
Resident Name
Room # Building Name
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Please do not include “Eastern Michigan University” in the mailing address. Doing so will route the item to a general campus mailroom and delay delivery.
Find Answers to Your Questions
Parents may often have questions about how to navigate to information. Below find some links to help you understand the answers to some common questions.