Embry Riddle Prescott Parent FAQ
Embry Riddle Prescott offices use short email addresses that start with "pr," like prparent and prhouse, which makes them easy to remember. Here is who handles what for families, with the phone numbers and emails the university publishes.
About this group
Is this the official Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott parent group?
No. Far From Home is an independent parent community supported by College Cubbies. For official information, visit the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott parent and family page.
Dates and breaks
When is move in at Embry Riddle Prescott for fall 2026?
New students moved in on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, the first day of orientation (Aug. 19 to 23). Fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 24.
When is Family Weekend at Embry Riddle Prescott?
OctoberWest and Family Weekend 2026 is Oct. 1 to 3, starting Oct. 1 at 10am on the Prescott campus. It is free to attend, and details are on the university's events listing.
How long is Thanksgiving break at Embry Riddle Prescott?
Thanksgiving break is Wednesday to Friday, Nov. 25 to 27, 2026. Classes resume Monday, Nov. 30.
When are fall 2026 finals, and when can my student fly home for winter break?
Final exams are Dec. 5 and Dec. 7 to 10, 2026. The calendar does not name a winter break; spring move in is Jan. 11, 2027, and classes start Jan. 13. Confirm December hall closing times with Housing before booking.
When is spring break 2027 at Embry Riddle Prescott?
Spring break is March 15 to 19, 2027.
When and where is commencement?
Fall commencement is Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 at 9am at Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. No tickets are required. Spring commencement is listed for Saturday, May 8, 2027.
Travel and where to stay
What airport should we fly into for Embry Riddle Prescott?
Most families use Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), which the university puts less than two hours and 100 miles from Prescott. Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) is the local option. Its website sends travelers to United to book flights, and Avis and Budget have rental counters in the terminal.
Is there a shuttle from Phoenix Sky Harbor to campus?
Groome Transportation runs vans between Sky Harbor and Prescott many times a day, and its timetable shows about 2 hours 15 minutes between the airport and the downtown Prescott office. It stops at Haas Commons on campus for Embry Riddle students and faculty with a valid ID. Parents can use the Groome office at 740 N Montezuma St or a hotel pickup by reservation. Call (928) 350-8466.
Where do parents park when visiting campus?
Visitor parking is in front of the Visitor Center. Campus Safety and Security in Building 14 can help with temporary parking permits.
Do Prescott hotels offer an Embry Riddle discount?
Yes. The university's Prescott campus page lists hotels such as the Hampton Inn, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, Hassayampa Inn and TownePlace Suites Prescott Valley with discounts or set rates. Ask for the Embry Riddle rate when you book.
Move in and move out
What comes in a residence hall room?
Housing lists a bed, desk, chair and dresser. Beds in Mingus Mountain, the Village Complex and Thumb Butte are lofted with a large desk underneath.
What should my student not bring to the dorms?
Housing prohibits halogen lamps, satellite dishes, cooking appliances with exposed heating elements, open flame devices, and refrigerators over 4.0 cubic feet that are not university provided.
When do the residence halls close in May 2027?
Residence halls close at noon on May 9, 2027 for students without a completed Summer A housing contract.
Health, safety and local life
What should my student do if they get sick?
Start with the Health and Wellness Center in Haas Commons, Building 73, (928) 777-6653. For emergency care, Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center West at 1003 Willow Creek Road is open 24/7. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the Campus Safety phone number?
Campus Safety and Security answers (928) 777-3333 for emergencies and non emergency calls, 24 hours a day. Safe Walk escorts can be requested through the Eagle Guardian app or by phone.
How do I mail a package to my student?
The campus street address is 3700 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ 86301, and the Mailroom is next to Building 14. The public university pages we checked do not give the student mailing address format, so ask your student for their exact address before you ship.
More questions
Who do I contact at Embry Riddle Prescott as a parent?
Start with Parent and Family Programs at prparent@erau.edu. For housing, call Housing and Residence Life at (928) 777-3744; for financial aid, (928) 777-3765 (catalog contact page); for the Dean of Students, (928) 777-3836.
Start here
Parent and Family Programs, prparent@erau.edu. The general inbox for Prescott families. Use it for questions about OctoberWest and Family Weekend, the Parent and Family Association, the Parent and Family Experience Portal, or when you do not know where to send a question.
Living on campus
Housing and Residence Life, (928) 777-3744 or prhouse@erau.edu. Room assignments, roommate questions, move in and move out, break housing and housing contracts. The office is in T2, the Thumb Butte Suites. After 7pm during move in, the HRL After Hours Help Line is (928) 777-3790.
New Student Orientation, prorient@erau.edu. Questions about orientation week and move in day logistics for new students.
Money and records
Financial Aid, (928) 777-3765 or prfinaid@erau.edu. Grants, loans, scholarships and aid packages.
Registrar's Office, (928) 777-3808 or precords@erau.edu. Building 16, Room 107. Transcripts, enrollment certifications, degree verification and FERPA records questions. Because of FERPA, your student controls what the university can share with you, and students grant that access through Campus Solutions.
Health and wellbeing
Health and Wellness Center, (928) 777-6653 or prwellnesscenter@erau.edu. Haas Commons, Building 73. Preventive care, flu shots and treatment for injuries.
Counseling Services, (928) 777-3312 or prcounsel@erau.edu. Also in Haas Commons, Building 73. Short term counseling, consultation and referrals. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Safety and student support
Campus Safety and Security, (928) 777-3333. Building 14, staffed 24 hours. Emergencies on campus, non emergency calls, Safe Walk escorts, temporary parking permits and lost and found.
Dean of Students, (928) 777-3836 or prdos@erau.edu. A good place to raise a broader concern about your student when it does not fit another office.
Graduation
Prescott graduation page. Ceremony times and venues, plus Grad Fair, where graduates pick up caps and gowns. For December 2026, Grad Fair is Thursday, Dec. 3, 9am to 3pm in the AC1 Atrium.
The main switchboard
If none of these fit, the Prescott campus line is (928) 777-6600 or (800) 888-3728, and the general email is Prescott@erau.edu.
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