Parents & Families

We share in your goal of seeing your student succeed. Here are a few things you can do to support them:

• Encourage them to explore their academic and career options. Examining what they want to do in the future can drive their classroom and career goals. This helps them understand why they chose their major. It can also ensure they do their due diligence in selecting a practical, rewarding career path.
• Urge them to participate in experiences that will make them more marketable to employers. This includes participating in experiential learning, becoming involved in student organizations, and applying for campus employment.
• Suggest they utilize career services during every year of their schooling. With the right planning, they will be prepared for career success long before they start searching for a job.
• Make sure they utilize GCU CareerLink, GCU’s convenient web-based portal to job opportunities and more.
• Understand and accept that their goals may shift and/or they may choose a career path you would not pick for them. Explore what their plans are; if they don’t have a career plan, urge them to schedule a career counseling appointment.
• View the most recent graduate survey report to see what GCU alumni do with their degrees.