Biochemistry and molecular biology major earns Charles J. Ping Student Service Award
Biochemistry and molecular biology major Bella Coenen ’26 entered The College of Wooster with plans to pursue an English major, but her first-year seminar […]
Parents and families serve as valued partners in the student experience at The College of Wooster.
The Office of Alumni and Family Engagement provides opportunities for families to become involved at the college through volunteerism, advocacy, and philanthropy. If you are interested in getting involved at Wooster, please complete our Family Volunteer Interest Form. We’ll be in touch with ideas that align with your areas of interest or expertise. For more information, contact alumni@wooster.edu.
Connect and Engage
Serve as a resource to prospective Wooster families by welcoming them to the Wooster community through phone outreach, hosting or attending admitted student receptions, or attending on-campus and regional events.
Share a Professional Path
Volunteer in the career planning network to offer current students advice and expertise in your field, provide mock interviews for students and help arrange internships, or refer job opportunities to qualified students.
Stay Connected!
Follow all of Wooster’s social media platforms, receive our quarterly Parents and Families Newsletter, and join our Facebook community just for Wooster parents and families! Here is a comprehensive list of ways you can connect with the College of Wooster.
- Join our Wooster Parents and Families Facebook Group to connect and engage with fellow Wooster families.
- Browse Wooster magazine
- Read The Voice student newspaper
Parent and Family Giving Program
The purpose of Wooster’s Parent and Family Giving program is to connect parents and families of students and alumni to the mission of the College and provide meaningful opportunities to participate in the Wooster community through their time and philanthropy.
Parents interested in discussing a gift may contact us at giving@wooster.edu or by calling 330-263-2533.
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