Welcome to the Samford family! As your student embarks on this exciting new chapter, we invite you to engage with the Samford Parents Association, a community of parents and family members dedicated to supporting both our students and the university.
By partnering with Parents Association, you’ll gain access to valuable resources, connections and opportunities to support your student throughout their college experience.
- The Samford Parent Monthly E-Newsletters with important updates and helpful resources
- Family Weekend events that bring parents and students together
- Care Packages for students with identified needs
- Campus experiences beyond tuition-based programming
- Parents Scholarship Fund to assist students financially during crisis
- Family hospitality ministry throughout the year
- Kimrey Opportunity Scholarship Fund to assist students in participating in learning experiences beyond the classroom
- Parent Commons amenities, a dedicated space for visiting parents and families
Whether on campus or from your hometown, there are many ways to engage:
- Annual Association meeting for all parents
- Local gatherings like Coffee Connections, Send-Off Parties, and Pack & Pray Parties
- Parents in Prayer monthly Zoom calls
- Hospitality provided during move-in and exam week
- Seasonal care package offerings for your student
We invite you to register today and find your place in the Samford Parents Association. With our prayers, time, and gifts we help provide programs that directly enhance student life. Your involvement makes a lasting impact, not only on your student but on generations of Samford students to come.
We look forward to walking alongside you in this journey!
Warmly,
Eric and Sharla Stafford (Samford parents class of '25 and '27)
Samford Parents Association Co-Chairs
Complimentary Partner
When you become a Complimentary Partner, your partnership provides the following with no financial obligation:
- Parent and Family Calendar, given at Bulldog Days
- Parent Commons Access
- Samford Parent Monthly Newsletter
- Parents Association Annual Meeting Invitation
- Local and Regional Event Invitations
Scholastic Partner
Scholastic Partners (Gifts of $200-$499) receive:
(100% tax deduction).
- Parent and Family Calendar, given at Bulldog Days
- Parent Commons Access
- Samford Parent Monthly Newsletter
- Parents Association Annual Meeting Invitation
- Local and Regional Event Invitations
- One Samford Parent T-shirt
- One Samford Parent Car Decal
Collegiate Partner
Collegiate Partners (Gifts of $500-$999) receive:
(Tax deduction minus $100 in premiums)
- Parent and Family Calendar, given at Bulldog Days
- Parent Commons Access
- Samford Parent Monthly Newsletter
- Parents Association Annual Meeting Invitation
- Local and Regional Event Invitations
- Two Samford Parent Car Decals
- Two Samford Parent T-shirts
- Samford Shop Discount Coupon – 20% off one regular-priced,
non-textbook item - Samford University Lands’ End Canvas Bag
- Samford University Fleece Blanket
- Annual Invitation to an Event in the President’s Home
Presidential Partner
Presidential Partners (Gifts of $1,000+) receive:
(Tax deduction minus $200 in premiums)
- Parent and Family Calendar, given at Bulldog Days
- Parent Commons Access
- Samford Parent Monthly Newsletter
- Parents Association Annual Meeting Invitation
- Local and Regional Event Invitations
- Two Samford Parent Car Decals
- Two Samford Parent T-shirts
- Samford Shop Discount Coupon – 20% off one regular-priced,
non-textbook item - Samford University Lands’ End Canvas Bag
- Samford University Mark & Graham Italian Throw Blanket
- Two Bulldog Lapel Pins
- Annual Invitation to an Event in the President’s Home
