• To provide enhanced communication between the University of Texas at El Paso and the parents of UTEP students. 
• To provide parents with a supporting role in the education of their son or daughter as well as providing a forum for networking with other parents.
• To take an active role in promoting the excellence of UTEP through programs and services that best meet the needs of UTEP students and parents.

Objectives

• Encourage parents to support the programs and activities of UTEP.
• Assist parents and students as they transition into college and on through graduation.
• Support the academic community at UTEP.
• Cultivate and recruit new students and families to UTEP.

Activities

• Parents Association Day
• Parent Orientations
• Pre-game tailgate parties
• Welcome Scholars