Welcome
Whether you’re already deep in Amazon wishlists or haven’t bought a single thing yet — you’re in the right place. Move-in day will be here before you know it, and there’s more to think about than just what goes in the cart.
We’re parents too. We’ve been through it. This is everything we wish someone had told us.
Where are you right now?
Just getting started — Begin with our Move-In Day Survival Guide and Dorm Essentials Checklist. Next, don’t skip the Legal Documents section — most parents miss this until it’s too late.
Almost ready — Check your legal documents first. Then review Health & Wellness to make sure insurance, medications, and campus health are covered before you leave campus on move-in day.
Think you’re done — Read the Legal Documents page anyway. Seriously.
Start with these
- Move-In Day Survival Guide
- Dorm Essentials Checklist — Any College | Penn
- Legal Documents Every Parent Needs ← don’t skip this
- Health & Wellness (coming soon)
- Money Smarts (coming soon)
- Stay Connected Without Hovering (coming soon)
- Mental Health Matters (coming soon)
One Thing Most Parents Miss
When your student turns 18, you lose automatic access to their medical and academic records. Even in an emergency. The Legal Documents page explains exactly what to do about it — and it takes less than an hour to fix.