Information for Parents
Knowing that your child is being taken care of can make it a little easier to send them off to college. We are here to give your students the support, opportunities, and resources they need to develop as creative and critical thinkers. UMHB is consistently recognized as one of the best liberal-arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, yet remains one of the most affordable private universities in the South.
If you're the parent of a prospective student, you can visit our Admissions site for more information or find frequently asked questions and family events below.
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Family Weekend
Come experience our learning environment and traditions. More than anything, we want to create an environment where you can connect with your student.
- Discover how your student decorated their room after you left on Move-In Day.
- Visit with professors over brunch.
- Get fired up at the pep rally by learning the “Cru Spirit Dance.”
- Attend a football game at Crusader Stadium.
Cru Camp
Cru Camp is UMHB's official orientation for new incoming students. Accepted students will have the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions to help them transition to UMHB, as well as be advised and registered for classes. The first year of college is a season of change and transition for both students and parents. For most parents, the adjustment of no longer having their child at home can be tough. Combining that with new financial aspects that come with someone attending college, parents realize any resource that can be helpful is welcomed, and we want to provide you with whatever help we can!
More Information
Coming for a visit and need a place to stay?
Hilton Garden Inn Temple
1749 Scott Blvd.
Temple, TX 76504
254-773-0200
Distance to UMHB: 8.9 miles
Holiday Inn Temple-Belton
5247 S General Bruce Dr
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 778-5511
Distance to UMHB: 4.4 miles
Residence Inn Temple
4301 S General Bruce Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 773-8400
Distance to UMHB: 4.8 miles
Summers Mill
7441 FM 1123
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-6194
Distance to UMHB: 7.5 miles
Fairfield Inn Temple
1402 SW H K Dodgen Loop
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 771-3030
Distance to UMHB: 8.5 miles
Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Temple Medical Center
2609 S 39th Street
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 773-5500
Distance to UMHB: 7.4 miles
Shady Villa Hotel
416 S. Main Street
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5111
Distance to UMHB: 10.6 miles
