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BEACON COLLEGE FAMILY GUIDE

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VISITING CAMPUS Whether you’re just starting to explore Beacon or can’t make it to campus in person, we suggest you explore our interactive campus map to get a better feel for what it means to be a Beacon Blazer. Browse 360° photos and videos that help you discover Beacon’s bright and welcoming campus!

PARKING Upon arrival in downtown Leesburg, public parking is available in numerous areas, including on most streets and in the large public parking lot/deck on the corner of East Main Street and North Palmetto Street directly across from the Leesburg Public Library. ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations

Campus Tour

Scan the QR code for an interactive campus map or visit beacon.college-tour.com.

Scan the QR code for a list of hotels that offer Beacon College rates.

Lighting the Path subscription

Center for Student Success

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MYBEACON PORTAL

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GUIDE TO BEACON TECHNOLOGY

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

In Person: 118 West Meadow Street Call: 352-638-9774 Email: ITHelpDesk@beaconcollege.edu

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AWARE Framework: A Beacon College Resource for Supporting Your Neurodivergent Student’s Success

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PARENT RESOURCES

Accommodations

Campus Tour

Beacon offers many communication channels for parents and families to stay informed. • MyBeacon portal • BeaconCollege.edu • Connect with us on Social Media

• Lighting the Path is Beacon’s e-newsletter that connects you with updates about the college’s activities, student successes, alumni news, faculty achievements, new programs, rankings, and more.

Lighting the Path subscription

Center for Student Success

Scan the QR code to subscribe to Lighting the Path.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/beaconcollege.edu Facebook Parents Group: www.facebook.com/groups/ BeaconCollegeParentsAssociation Instagram: www.instagram.com/beaconcollege X: https://x.com/beacon_college LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/beacon-college YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BeaconCollegeChannel Threads: www.threads.com/@beaconcollege Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beaconcollege.bsky.social Mybeacon App: Download available for Android and Apple devices

PARENT WEBINARS There are many ways for parents to take advantage of our experience working exclusively with students who learn differently! Join our monthly webinars focused on pertinent and timely topics related to academic advising, housing, and much more. We are here for you and your student. FAMILY WEEKEND Each October, plan to join us for a fun-filled and exciting Family Weekend. This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your student and discover the many ways Beacon makes a significant impact on your student’s life.

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

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SUPPORTING YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT

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REAL TIME UPDATES

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COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS

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centerforstudentsuccess@beaconcollege.edu . All communication from parents to learning specialists or faculty will be forwarded to the Dean, and parents should expect a response within 24–48 hours. Please note if your student has granted consent through the FERPA waiver; otherwise, the communication will be forwarded to the student for follow-up.

Each semester, the Center for Student Success sends regular parent communications covering the major areas of academic engagement: attendance, class participation, homework completion/submission, use of supports/resources, and communication. Learning specialists do not report grades to parents as it is the student’s responsibility to keep their parents apprised of academic progress; however, midterm and final grades are available in the MyBeacon Parent portal. If parents have any specific academic questions their collegian cannot answer, these issues can be sent to the Dean of the Center for Student Success at

Center for Student Success

Scan the QR code to learn more about our unique Center for Student Success!

Parent Communication Schedule Pre-mid-term

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First semester freshmen and transfer students

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Check the MyBeacon portal and BeaconCollege.edu for the academic calendar, course catalog, and more!

The Elementary Education and Education Studies (non-licensure program) will be launching in Spring 2026.

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