Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Educational Research 2327-6150 2 1 2014 01 06 College Students' Perceptions of Relations with Parents and Academic Performance 13 17 EN Kerry A. Schwanz Department of Psychology, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, USA Linda J. Palm Crystal R. Hill-Chapman Samuel F. Broughton EDUCATION2014213 10.12691/education-2-1-3 2013 12 23 2014 01 03 2014 01 06 The relationship between parent relations and college students' academic performance was examined in two studies using samples of students enrolled in two southeastern liberal arts universities (N = 466). T scores on the Relations with Parents subscale on the college version of the Behavior Assessment System for Children-2 served as the measure of student perception of parent relations and academic performance was measured using official university GPA and probation/suspension data. Results for the first study indicated a significant positive correlation between parent relations scores and GPAs. Additionally a significant negative correlation was found between parent relations scores and probation/suspension status. When gender differences were examined, parent relations scores accounted for more variance in academic performance for women than men. Systematic replication of the study at a nearby liberal arts university produced findings congruent with the initial investigation. Implications for college personnel who work with academically at- risk students are discussed.