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A group tailgates in the parking lot at Bryant University.
Two people embrace during Family and Friends Weekend at Bryant University.
Parents pose for a photo with their student sitting in chairs at Bryant University.
Two women pose for a photo while in the stands during a football game at Bryant University.
Parents exit the Bulldog Stadium at Bryant University.

Parents and Families

Welcome to the Bulldog family!  

At Bryant, we know supportive parents and family members play a vital role in a student’s transition to college and their journey toward future career success. Your guidance has already been instrumental — from navigating college applications to completing financial aid forms — and your involvement remains just as important now that your student is part of our community.

We encourage you to stay connected during this exciting time of growth and discovery. Explore what’s happening on campus, access helpful resources, and plan your next visit, whether you’re just around the corner or across the globe. Together, we’ll ensure your student thrives at Bryant and beyond.

Whether you’re looking to get involved or learn more about everyday life on campus, these resources will keep you up to date during your student’s time at Bryant. 

Resources for Parents

Campus and Community

Our close-knit campus community includes helpful, knowledgeable faculty and staff members committed to your student’s success. We’re a home full of events, activities, and traditions they’ll enjoy — and a place where they’ll make lifelong friends and develop the determination to excel in everything they do. 

Visit Bryant

The best way to experience what it’s like to live and study at Bryant University is to visit our campus in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Parents Leadership Council

A valuable way to share in your student’s Bryant experience is to join the Bryant Parents Leadership Council, an advocacy group whose members serve as ambassadors and provide philanthropic leadership for the university. Benefits of membership include a dedicated staff liaison for your family and reserved seating during Commencement.

The Bryant University Parents Leadership Council poses for a photo in the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center.
The Averso family poses for a photo.
The Petersons pose for a photo.