Colby Class of 2011 | For Your Parents

		Colby Parents' Handbook The Parents' Handbook is a valuable resource for the families of Colby students. It includes information on all aspects of your relationship with the College. >> 2007-2008 Academic Calendar The official College schedule for the upcoming academic year includes exam periods and scheduled vacation breaks. >> Receptions in Your Area Each April Colby hosts a number of receptions across the country for newly admitted students and their families. You are cordially invited to come meet other parents and Colby alums from the area. >> Academic Support There are a number of on-campus services available to support and guide students in their a cademic pursuits. These include tutoring and counseling services, and the Farnham Writers' Center. >> Career Services Colby's Office of Career Services offers a rich variety of counseling resources designed to assist students not only with the basics of resume writing, interviewing and career planning, but also with help in finding summer jobs, arranging internships and making contacts within the College's extensive alumni network. >> Financing a Colby Education The expense of a Colby education can be a complicated challenge. There are many factors that will affect your decision on how you pay your college bills, including the size of the required payment, your current income, other obligations, future expenses, and employment plans. In order to help you devise the best financial plan for your family, this page asks and answers some basic questions. >> Getting to Colby Located in the heart of central Maine, the College is easily reached by car, plane, or bus. Colby is 70 miles northeast of Portland and 180 miles northeast of Boston. Major airlines fly into both Bangor and Portland, and rental cars or bus transportation are available there and in Waterville. Greyhound Bus Lines has a terminal in Waterville. A local limousine service connects Colby and Waterville with the Portland and Bangor airports. >> Area Accommodations Lodging options are plentiful in Waterville and the surrounding area. From convenient in-town hotels to lakeside bed-and-breakfasts and campgrounds, there are a variety of options for your visit to Colby. >>