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Parent & Family Programs
Our students’ parents, families and guardians are crucial to their success. Through special programs like Family Weekend and more, we’re committed to involving our students’ support systems in the Georgia State experience.
If you have questions about how you can support your student, we invite you to contact the Parent & Family Programs office.
Meet Our Team
Destiny Hand
Director, Student Orientation and Family Engagement (SOFE)
Destiny serves as the Director of Student Orientation and Family Engagement. A member of the Panther family since 2019, Destiny leads the SOFE team in managing New Student Orientation and Parent & Family Programs across all Georgia State campuses.
During her time at the Georgia State, Destiny has re-defined orientation and family engagement and is committed to student success. She has created a special signature experience for all members of the Panther Family. New Student Orientation is your student's first touch point with the university and Destiny has built a thriving program to engage new Panthers from day one.
Corina Aguilera Dickens
Student Engagement Coordinator, Parent & Family Programs
Corina leads parent & family engagement efforts across all Georgia State campuses; including management of the Panther Family Portal and events like Family Weekend.
Devin Blackwell
Student Engagement Coordinator, New Student Orientation
Devin supports New Student Orientation efforts across campuses; including management of the student Orientation Leaders and serving as the primary point of contact for Perimeter College orientation programs.
Contact Us
Atlanta & Perimeter College Campuses
In Person:
Student Center East, Suite 316
55 Gilmer Street SE
Monday-Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Phone: 404-413-1580
Fax: 404-413-1572
Mailing Address:
New Student Orientation
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3973
Atlanta, GA 30302-3973
Virtually:
Email: [email protected]