Houghton graduate with her family on the steps of the Chapel.

Parents & Families

Welcome to the Houghton Community!

Your student’s college decision is an equally momentous accomplishment for you. Thank you for making Houghton a part of your family’s journey. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, or friend of an undergraduate student, you can discover how to encourage and support your student throughout their Houghton experience.

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Your Familyโ€™s Faith and Values Are Important Here

Houghton will affirm and grow your studentโ€™s Christian faith throughout their college experience. With worship and Bible study opportunities available every day, our goal is that every student is never more than a few hours away from a chance to be reminded that God loves them. A few more details you should know:

Houghton is an institution of The Wesleyan Church (though our students come from more than 32 Christian denominations).

Here is what we believe.

All employees at Houghton are believers and have agreed to live by A Vision of Our Common Life. Youโ€™ll see that manifest in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in every area of your studentโ€™s interactions with this community.

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Houghton Hub

Stay up to date with everything happening on campus. You can even choose to get updates on specific events or activities (ex/ Highlander athletic competitions).

Quarterly Newsletter

Parents and alumni receive a quarterly newsletter with a digest of the latest news from Houghton.