As a Tommie parent, guardian or family member, you’re an important part of our university community. Your support, involvement and encouragement play a vital role in your student's success – both during their time on campus and beyond.
Whether you’re looking for ways to stay informed, engage with fellow Tommie families or support the university’s mission, this page is your go-to resource. Explore opportunities to get involved, attend events and strengthen the St. Thomas experience.
We’re grateful to have you as part of our extended Tommie family and look forward to staying connected!
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Visit your Tommie, attend special events and get an inside look at the unique St. Thomas experience each fall during Family Weekend! Each year, we plan fun and engaging activities for Tommie parents and their students. We hope to see you on campus sporting your Tommie purple!
For more than 100 years, Tommie parents and families have championed student success. Thanks to this tradition of support, the St. Thomas experience continues to be impactful and life-changing.
Find a cause that inspires you and make an impact for the next generation of Tommies.
When your student is a senior, please consider making a capstone gift in honor of your graduating student.
Experience unique opportunities to engage with university leadership and meet other Tommie parents who share a love for St. Thomas.
To explore opportunities for making a gift with an even greater impact, please contact Chris Fahey ’21 MBA, Director of Parent & Family Giving.
Support through the five T's of philanthropy – time, talent, testimony, ties and treasure – strengthens St. Thomas’ mission and community. We’re grateful for the many ways parents and families engage with the university.
As parents and families, you are members of our Tommie Network. Share your time, talent, ties and enthusiasm to support students and strengthen this vibrant community. Your involvement makes a difference.
You know St. Thomas is more than a campus — it’s a community. Help us grow by connecting us with high school students who will thrive here. Refer a future Tommie today!
St. Thomas family members are encouraged to sign up for the St. Thomas Family Portal, run through Campus ESP. You get to determine how often you hear from us! This is the best way to stay up-to-date with information specific to St. Thomas families.
Keep informed by visiting the online St. Thomas Newsroom where you will find the latest news, the St. Thomas Magazine, stories highlighting our Tommie Network and more.