From The Hill to You
The Office of Parent and Family Engagement presents “From The Hill to You,” a webinar series designed specifically for parents and families.
Throughout the year, sessions will be made available on a variety of topics with the goal of providing information and highlights from life on The Hill to help families support their students.
For Students and Families
We kick-off the series this summer with sessions specifically geared towards the transition of incoming families. Review the upcoming sessions below and follow the links to register.
All the webinars are recorded and made available with English captions and transcripts. Subtitles and downloadable transcripts can be made available in other languages upon request. Past episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel.
Webinars
From The Hill to You: Preparing for Your Student’s Academic Experience at Holy Cross
Wednesday, May 27 | 7:30 p.m. ET
At Holy Cross, we encourage students to explore. To take risks, ask questions, and pursue varied interests. Join Class Dean Shawn Maurer and Faculty Director of Curriculum and Academic Advising Sarah Petty, as they discuss what students can expect during their academic experience at Holy Cross; how students can make the most of academic advising; and how they can maximize opportunities during course preference selections. Join us for this webinar and discover what you can do to support them as they navigate this process.
From The Hill to You: College Students with Disabilities and the Evolving Role of Family Members
Tuesday, June 9 | 7:30 p.m. ET
Navigating the transition from high school to college can be both exciting and complex for students with disabilities and their families. This session will provide an overview of the Office of Student Accessibility Services and highlight key differences between high school and college accommodation processes. We will discuss practical strategies to support students’ transition to college, with a focus on fostering independence and self-advocacy before arriving at Holy Cross this fall. The session will also include a reflective exercise designed to help family members consider their evolving role in supporting a student with a disability.
From The Hill to You: Know the Importance of Student Health Insurance Coverage
Monday, June 22 | 7:30 p.m. ET
Join staff from Health Services and the Student Accounts Office as they discuss relevant and pressing topics about your student's health care coverage. They’ll answer questions such as whether to waive College coverage or enroll; weighing the pros and cons of current coverage vs. the College's Student Health Insurance Plan; how to enroll or waive coverage; what you can do now to prepare in advance; and explore some real-world health insurance cases students have faced while away from home.
From The Hill to You: Student Accounts - How to View and Pay the eBill
Wednesday, July 8 | 7:30 p.m. ET
Join staff from the Student Accounts/Bursar's Office as they review important dates, details, and resources related to the fall student account statement. This session will bring parents, guardians and other support people up to speed on how students access the eBill in the TouchNet system; how students may add a user to view and pay the eBill; and how to enroll in or waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. We are eager to help get students prepared for financial success for the fall.
From The Hill to You: Preparing to Live on Campus
Tuesday, July 14 | 7:30 p.m. ET
As the arrival to campus approaches, students and their families are invited to join us to learn more about what to expect while living in the residence halls. Staff from Residence Life and Housing will help prepare you for what to expect from move-in and students' first few weeks on The Hill.
From The Hill to You: Understanding the Food Plan at Holy Cross
Thursday, July 16 | 7:30 p.m.ET
Join us for an informative and engaging webinar designed to help students get the most out of their Holy Cross Food Plan. Led by Bradley Shannon, Director of Culinary Development and Nutrition, alongside Annmarie Berthiaume, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications for Hospitality, this session will break down everything you need to know about dining on campus. This webinar will provide practical insights, helpful guidance and the opportunity to feel more confident about dining on campus.
Webinars from 2025-2026
All episodes of the “From The Hill to You” series are brought to you by the Office of Parent and Family Engagement in partnership with other offices across the College. Questions? Email families@holycross.edu.