FARGO (AP) - North Dakota State University is planning a new effort this summer to encourage parents to talk to college students about alcohol.

More than 2,000 parents who attend NDSU orientation will watch a video called "Message in a Bottle: Talking to Your Student About Alcohol."

The eight-minute video features students, parents and experts talking about why communication is important.

Jane Vangsness, NDSU's alcohol and drug prevention coordinator, said parents can have the biggest impact on students' behavior.

"Parents really are a crucial part of helping us do alcohol prevention," Vangsness said.

Students say parents' expectations matter more to them than state laws or city ordinances when it comes to alcohol use, an NDSU survey says.

In the video, NDSU senior Nolan Higdem says parents shouldn't ignore that alcohol is prevalent in college life."I think a lot of parents are concerned about it, but they may not be preparing their students as much as they should be," Higdem said.

The Safe Communities Coalition of the Red River Valley partnered with NDSU on the project.

Robyn Litke, coordinator for Safe Communities Coalition, said the video will be a good tool for parents.

"If parents start embracing a culture where underage drinking is not OK, then that transfers down to their children," Litke said.

An $8,000 state grant helped fund the project.

Other campuses in the North Dakota University System are reviewing the video and may also show it to parents during orientation, Vangsness said.