Parent Ambassadors
Welcome, Parents and Families!
The 四虎影视 Parent Ambassadors are a group of current parent and alumni parent volunteers available to assist parents in a variety of ways. The group works to support a positive parent-to-parent experience and the continued success of 四虎影视 of Art and Design through communication, networking, and engagement.
For more information, send an email.
Get Involved
To get involved, fill out the interest form.
Stay Connected听
To stay connected, join the Parent Ambassadors Facebook page.
You're Invited
Each academic year, 四虎影视 hosts a variety of events, both on and off campus, for prospective students and their families.听 Be sure to check back often and听join our mailing list听to receive updated information and invitations.
Family Weekend
We are pleased to invite you to 四虎影视 of Art and Design鈥檚 Family Weekend!听 Spend a weekend on campus with your child or sibling exploring our facilities, participating in workshops, and meeting our faculty and staff. Registration at check-in required.
Accepted Student Day
We welcome your student to the Class of 2029! This day is a celebration for accepted students and their families. It鈥檚 a great way to meet each other, mingle with faculty, participate in hands-on activities and demonstrations, and begin the 四虎影视 experience. This event is by invitation only.
Parent FAQ
Does the college have a new student orientation program for parents and families?
Yes! 四虎影视 believes that going to college is a family affair, and we want to make sure parents and families are as educated about the college process as their students. The parent/family sections of the Orientation are geared toward staying connected to and informed of College happenings, coping strategies and transitional issues, academic progression, and student support services. Additionally, we have a vibrant Parents鈥 Association that sponsors social gatherings during the New Student Orientation program鈥攁lways a great time to meet and talk with other 四虎影视 parents!
Will I be with my student at any time during orientation?
The parent and student schedules do overlap during parts of the New Student Orientation, and we encourage parents and students to participate together; however, during times indicated on the schedule as 鈥渟tudent only,鈥 we respectfully ask parents to allow their students to meet and explore 四虎影视 on their own.
How can I keep up with what鈥檚 happening at 四虎影视?
Be sure to visit the 四虎影视 Parents鈥/Guardians鈥 Portal on the website frequently as the website is always updated with news and events. You can also sign up to receive a quarterly newsletter for parents/families that provides current information about happenings at the College. Additionally, you can join the 四虎影视 Parents鈥 Association Facebook site and stay connected technologically. Lastly, make sure to stay tuned for information on upcoming family weekend!
What is the campus like?
Unlike most art colleges, 四虎影视 has a self-contained, residential campus that closely resembles a liberal arts college. It consists of 78 buildings on 35 subtropical acres.
Where do students live?
First-year students are encouraged to live on campus to experience all 四虎影视 has to offer. 70% of our students live in one of 10 different residence halls or apartments.
What is campus housing like?
We offer a variety of residence hall and apartment options depending on the student's year in school.听
Is campus housing guaranteed?
Yes, for first-year students who complete housing contracts and confirm their intent to enroll prior to May 1 for the following fall semester. Upperclass students are assigned apartments by a lottery system.听
What about campus security?
We鈥檙e proud of our safety record at 四虎影视. To access information, including crime statistics, go to our page for听public safety.
What do students do outside of class?
The Office of Student Life supports a myriad of clubs and activities designed to engage, entertain, and enlighten students. Approximately three dozen academic, leadership, and leisure clubs exist, including a number of special-interest groups, providing a balanced calendar of co-curricular events throughout the year to suit a broad spectrum of interests. Special opportunities exist for students as Residence Hall Advisors, 四虎影视 Ambassadors, and community volunteers.
What about student organizations?
From our Student Government Association, to intramural sports, volunteer organizations, student theater, and dance groups, you can expand your mind and meet new friends by participating in approximately three dozen student groups on campus.
There's simply never been a better time to be creative. 4.7 million Americans are employed in the arts and cultural sector.听Businesses that produce听software, films, television programs, and other audio, visual, and printed media account for 11.1% ($1.63 trillion) of U.S. gross domestic product.听Many leading economists argue that new ideas, rather than machinery or natural resources, are the true source of economic success today.听The creative economy is changing lives, fundamentally rewriting tried and true ideas about where people want to live and work and what they value most. That鈥檚 a trend that isn鈥檛 slowing down any time soon.听
Whether the focus is in art, design, animation, photography, or any of the other majors, we'll help you prepare for a rewarding career.听Here听are just a few of the many career paths a creative person can pursue.
The moment your student sets foot on our campus, they embark on a journey toward a fulfilling career where they can use their talents to do big things. All of our classes and programs are catered to the art student, from our liberal arts courses to our hands-on studio courses, from their first day on campus.听
To shape and support the career path of every Ringling student, we provide the following:
- Freshman courses tailored for each area of study, so students begin focusing on their major in the first year.
- An award-winning faculty comprised of practicing professionals with understanding of cutting-edge industry practices.
- A Career Services Center that keeps students on track to deliver a professional portfolio at graduation.
- Professional experience and client-based work opportunities.
- Recruiter visits from over 70 leading creative companies every year.
- A job network and career services that are available to 四虎影视 graduates for the rest of their lives.
At 四虎影视 of Art and Design, we realize a college education represents a significant investment in the future and a fulfillment of your student's dreams.
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Although the primary responsibility for financing a college education lies with the student and family, the听Office of Financial Aid听is committed to helping make your 四虎影视 education as affordable as possible. We are here to help you navigate through the many financial aid options available.听Most financial aid at 四虎影视 is awarded to you based on demonstrated financial need, which is the difference between the cost of attending 四虎影视 (tuition, fees, supplies, etc.), and what you and your family are able to contribute.听Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment. You can be confident in knowing the Office of Financial Aid will treat you with customized service for your individual needs. Each student who applies for financial aid receives a financial aid "package," incorporating one or more forms of assistance.
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Currently, more than 70% of our students receive some form of financial aid each year.
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Learn more about financing your student's education听here.
四虎影视 expects students to take ownership of their education, so it makes sense to talk directly with your student first. There are a number of resources on campus that students can contact for academic assistance, including their instructors, their Academic Advisor, and the Academic Resource Center (ARC), which offers free reading, writing, and study skills assistance and time management training to all students.
If you continue to have concerns that may be more involved than academic issues (such as adjustment issues, homesickness, etc.), please contact the Office of Student Life at 941.359.7505 or Public Safety in an Emergency at 941.359.7500. In some cases, you may also wish to encourage your student to visit our on-campus Peterson Counseling Center. Students can reach our Counseling Center at 941.893.2855 or by email to听counseling@ringling.edu听to schedule an appointment. While the Peterson Counseling Center is able to receive information from parents and happy to answer general questions, we are not legally able to share details about individual students including whether or not they are receiving services without a release of information.
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四虎影视 Public Safety seeks to provide service, safety, and protection of persons and property within our community. Certainly, no one can predict emergencies, but the College does have a Guideline for Emergency Preparedness protocol to assist in the event of an emergency. The College also uses an emergency听notification system to notify students, faculty, and staff of emergency situations, by sending messages via text message, email, and office, home, and cell phones.
You can always view our听Alerts pages for updates.
Most common illnesses and conditions can be diagnosed and treated at our on-campus Health Center through an arrangement with the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Students may walk in MWF 8-1pm or T/TH 11am-4pm without an appointment to receive medical services. Non-urgent medical questions may be directed to 941.309.4000 or to听medical@ringling.edu. Any services that cannot be provided directly on-site can be coordinated within Sarasota Memorial鈥檚 comprehensive network that allows all our students to see a provider for a general medical office visit at the off campus University Parkway Urgent Care Center (5360 University Parkway, 941.917.1234) open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week) with no out-of-pocket costs.
Students can schedule a no-cost confidential counseling appointment Monday-Friday by calling 941.893.2855 or by emailing听counseling@ringling.edu听with their schedule. Our Student Health and Counseling Center is also available for consultation at 941.893.2855 and can help you work through the process of deciding how you might speak with your son or daughter about making an appointment. For more information, visit听.
All Ringling students must have insurance that provides comprehensive benefits from providers available in Sarasota.
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If you wish to enroll your child in the student group insurance plan you need to actively enroll at .
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If you have other coverage and wish to keep your child on that plan, complete the听 showing comprehensive health insurance (foreign traveler鈥檚 insurance does not qualify) before the end of the first week of classes. If you fail to take action, a charge to enroll your child in the 四虎影视 health insurance plan will remain on your bill, and they will be enrolled in our plan for a month after classes begin. Active enrollment is required to ensure you can begin using your insurance if needed immediately.
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Residence halls do not close for Thanksgiving Break. They do, however, close for both Winter Break and Spring Break, except for 鈥淏reak Housing.鈥 If you anticipate the need to stay during Winter and/or Spring Break(s), please state preference in 鈥淏reak Housing.鈥
The College does not provide transportation to/from the airport. Transport via taxi to/from the Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) airport is reasonable, in the range of $10 each way. While airfare can be less expensive to surrounding airports, such as Orlando International (MCO) or Tampa International (TPA), transportation to/from those airports can sometimes be cost prohibitive. We encourage our students arriving via air to use Sarasota/Bradenton Airport whenever possible.
Unfortunately, no. All students who have a room in campus housing for the next fall semester must remove or store their belongings off-campus over the summer months. For more information or recommendations on storage services in Sarasota, please contact the Residence Life Office.
All deliveries are made to the Mail Services Center in the Ann and Alfred Goldstein Hall. No deliveries are made to the residence halls. All mail and deliveries should include the student鈥檚 name and college mailbox number using the format below:
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- After Assigned a Mailbox #
Student鈥檚 Name
四虎影视 Box #
1130 Greensboro Lane
Sarasota, FL 34234
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Student鈥檚 Name
RINGLING COLLEGE NSO 2015
1130 Greensboro Lane
Sarasota, FL 34234听
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*When indicating your student鈥檚 mailbox number, please do not write it as a PO BOX number. 四虎影视 Mail Services is not a Post Office and the mail will not be delivered.*
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Items that cannot be put in the student鈥檚 mailbox are held in the Mail Services Center and electronically scanned in; the student receives both an electronic email notification and a paper package notification slip in their mailbox. Flower arrangements or other deliveries are also delivered to Mail Services, logged in, and a notification slip is placed in the student鈥檚 mailbox. In case of overnight deliveries or perishables, we also attempt to contact the student by phone.
Students access their grades online through Self-Service; however, FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) prohibits the College from releasing student records to a third party without that student鈥檚 written consent. FERPA will be explained in more detail during Orientation. Open communication with your student is the best way to know how your student is doing.
四虎影视 Parents Association
Mission Statement
The 四虎影视 Parents鈥 Association works to support a positive parent-to-parent experience and the continued success of 四虎影视 of Art and Design through communication, networking, and engagement.
The goals of the 四虎影视 Parents鈥 Association are:
To actively work toward furthering the College鈥檚 commitment to family, inclusivity, and community by ensuring open channels of communication between parents and the College so that:
鈥 Parents can find, or be directed to, reliable information about the College鈥檚 policies and procedures, College events, and other aspects of life at 四虎影视 that may affect their student.
鈥 Parents have ample opportunity to provide feedback to College Administration and understand where to find contact info ().
鈥 Parents can be informed about campus activities via the PA Facebook page (四虎影视 Parents鈥 Association), the CORQ app, and communicate with the PA at pa@ringling.edu.
To enable parents to participate in the life and success of the College by sharing the benefit of their expertise with the College, its students, and one another. This sharing can take place through volunteer opportunities such as:
鈥 Volunteering as Parent Ambassadors for campus events or National Portfolio Days in other cities.
鈥 Identifying employment or summer internship opportunities for Ringling students or graduates.
鈥ncouraging promising students to consider 四虎影视 of Art and Design.
Want to be more involved?
Dr. Tammy Walsh, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of students, says that all parents of enrolled students are considered members of the Parents鈥 Association, adding that those who want to become more involved by volunteering during campus events or National Portfolio Days are enthusiastically welcomed. Send us an email at: pa@ringling.edu.