2026 March & April Parent/Family Webinars
By Joanne Goldwater, Associate Dean for Retention & Student Success/
Seahawk Family Liaison
February, 2026

Please join staff members from the Office of International Education and the Office of Student Success Services for our well-received Webinars (held on Zoom) this spring semester.

Tuesday, March 10 from 7-8 PM: “Passport to Possibilities: A Guide to Study Abroad at SMCM”
Presented by: Aurora Margarita-Goldkamp, Director of International Education and Sabrina Priouleau, Associate Director of International Education

Join the Office of International Education for a presentation on one pillar of the SMCM’s Honor College Promise: study abroad. Explore dozens of approved program options – from Costa Rica to Bhutan – along with an overview of the financial aid, credit transfer, application timelines, and more. Come with any and all questions you have about your student’s potential academic adventure abroad!

Zoom Link:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://smcm.zoom.us/j/87802935039?pwd=ltYzbbrnpBzjG9fSbXuhwIEMagBEqf.1

Meeting ID: 878 0293 5039

Passcode: 409207

Tuesday, April 14 from 7-8 PM: “The Year-End Boost: Helping Your Student Finish Strong and Plan What’s Next”

Presented by: OS3 Staff: Joanne Goldwater, Associate Dean for Retention & Student Success/Seahawk Family Liaison and Patrice Darby, Director of Student Success Services

As the year wraps up, students are balancing finals, motivation dips, and big decisions about what comes next. During this webinar we will highlight simple, effective ways you can help your student finish the semester strong without adding pressure. We’ll cover strategies for staying organized, maintaining momentum, and navigating end-of-year academic tasks with confidence.

We’ll also look ahead to summer and Fall ’26, exploring how students can use the break to recharge while still preparing for the year ahead. From meaningful summer opportunities to course planning and campus resources, you’ll leave with clear insight on how to support your student’s smooth transition into a successful next chapter.

Zoom Link:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://smcm.zoom.us/j/87802935039?pwd=ltYzbbrnpBzjG9fSbXuhwIEMagBEqf.1

Meeting ID: 878 0293 5039

Passcode: 409207