For Parents & Families

Fewer missed deadlines. Fewer midnight reminders. More independence.

DormWay helps students stay on top of college deadlines, schedules, and what's next — so families can support independence without becoming the reminder system.

100% free · No parent login · Your student stays in control

From Riley

Built by a student who needed a better system

Riley explains the student problem that led to DormWay and why students should not have to search through Canvas and syllabus PDFs to know what is due.

1:16 · Riley, CEO & Co-Founder

How it works

A clearer week, without a parent dashboard.

DormWay gives students a system they run themselves. Choose a step to see the handoff.

01 · Student chooses

They choose what to bring in.

Your student decides whether to upload a syllabus, connect Canvas, or start from email.

Student setup

Pick a starting point

Student-owned
Syllabus PDF
Canvas courses
Email a syllabus

Families can share DormWay. Students choose their information and control their account.

DormWay schedule showing a student's week, assignments, and upcoming deadlines

What students see

“DormWay helped me my first day — I didn't even know where my class was, but because I uploaded my syllabus it had my classroom and building.”

Aaliyah H.

Western Michigan University

The Reality

1 in 4

freshmen don't return for sophomore year

12-15+

platforms students juggle every week

77%

of students say tech causes significant stress

54%

cite stress as the top reason for considering dropping out

Sources: National Student Clearinghouse · Educause 2022 · Gallup 2024

Why Families Care

The first semester is harder than it looks

Missed deadlines become patterns

One missed assignment turns into three.

Parents become the reminder system

Nightly check-ins nobody enjoys.

Small problems get caught too late

By midterms, the damage is done.

Capable students still struggle

It's not about ability — it's about systems.

Why Students Actually Use It

Built for students, not for parents

One place for everything

Deadlines, schedule, and what’s next — no more juggling 4 apps.

Less mental clutter

See the week clearly. Know what matters today.

More ownership, not oversight

Students manage themselves. Parents don’t get a login.

The Difference

First semester without vs. with DormWay

Without

  • ×Scattered deadlines across 4 systems
  • ×Reactive stress and last-minute surprises
  • ×Missed small assignments snowball
  • ×Parent becomes the nightly reminder

With DormWay

  • ✓Clearer week, one source of truth
  • ✓Better follow-through on deadlines
  • ✓Fewer surprises, fewer missed assignments
  • ✓Student owns the system, parent steps back

What students say

As a college student with ADHD, it can be really challenging to feel totally ready for every day across so many different apps. I love how DormWay optimizes my day — we really need to use every minute to its highest potential.

AG

Alexiad G.

University of Michigan

As an athlete, this is something that can be incredibly useful for balancing academics with such a busy schedule. I was blown away by the app — I'd love to explore opportunities for marketing and partnership.

VB

Vance B.

UMass · Sport Management & Finance

Common Questions

Questions parents ask

Support their independence

DormWay is free for every student. Send it to yours — they'll thank you when finals don't sneak up on them.

Or get notified when Pro launches:

Free for students · No parent login · No surveillance