Reed Parents & Families
Your student’s Reed experience is only the beginning. As a parent or family member, you’re a vital part of the Reed community—supporting, connecting, and shaping what comes next. Whether you’re on campus or across the globe, you belong here.
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Hum 110 Book Club
Join fellow Reed families in reading and discussing the texts your student is studying—no homework required.
Reed Travel Study in Sicily and Malta May 18-29, 2026
Parents are invited to discover the timeless charm of Malta and Sicily with fellow Reedies. On this unforgettable adventure with Professor Nigel Nicholson, you will enjoy guided historical tours, explore UNESCO architectural and archeological sites, and immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine against the picturesque backdrop of the Maltese coast and Sicilian countryside. Please check our website for more detailed trip information, and to watch an informational Zoom session with Collette Tours. Reserve your spot before the trip is full!
Reed on the Road & Virtual Events
Connect with Reed leadership, faculty, alumni, and other families at regional receptions and virtual gatherings.
All for Reed
Support the Reed experience for students by helping to raise funds for the Reed Annual Fund. Volunteers focus on meaningful one-on-one conversations with other Reed families
The Calligraphy Initiative Scriptorium
Experience a Reed tradition and the legacy of Lloyd Reynolds through Reed’s calligraphy program. Participation is also available virtually.
Parent & Family Leadership Committee
The Parent & Family Leadership Committee is charged with providing families’ perspectives to college leadership, advocating for a liberal arts education, increasing connections between families, and inspiring sustained family giving. The committee leads engagement events and opportunities, supports Reed Annual Fund, and participates in quarterly virtual meetings.
Come back to Campus: Parent & Family Weekend
Each fall, families are invited back to campus to reconnect with their student, with Reed, and with each other.
From sessions with college leadership and faculty to campus tours and Reed traditions, the weekend is designed to spark conversation, curiosity, and connection. It’s one of Reed’s most cherished traditions, and we hope it becomes one of yours, too.
This isn’t just a weekend, it’s a glimpse into the Reed your student knows and loves.
Support What Matters
Your generosity helps Reed remain a place where intellectual freedom, rigor, and student growth thrive. Parent and family gifts support everything from wellness resources and research travel to internships and community building.
Ways to Give:
- Support your student’s passions
- Celebrate a milestone like Commencement
- Join the growing community of Reed families who give back each year
"Giving to Reed is our way of investing in our student’s future—and showing appreciation for the education that’s changing their life."
— Reed parent, Class of 2026
Connected to Alumni Relations
Families are part of the Reed community from day one, and that connection doesn’t end at Commencement.
Many parents and families choose to stay involved as volunteers, donors, and community ambassadors long after their student graduates.
Together, alumni and families help strengthen Reed’s network, support students, and build a lifelong community grounded in shared values.
Interested in Getting Involved?
We’d love to hear from you. If you're curious about how parents and families can engage more deeply with Reed—whether through volunteering, giving, or community-building—there are plenty of ways to connect.
Email us at parentrelations@reed.edu or fill out the volunteer interest form.