Orientation & New Student Programs

These programs help new first-year and transfer students to become acclimated to the University's social and intellectual community. Programs and services include:

Summer and Fall Orientations
Grounds for Discussion—a theatrical production followed by small group discussions that address student life concerns
First-Year Seminar—a second-semester series of discussions focusing on community, personal accountability and identity, finding a niche and relationships with faculty
The Transfer Student Peer Advisor (TSPA) Program, which matches new transfers with current upper-class students to facilitate their transition to the University.
Project SERVE, a one-day community service program for new students
Family Weekend allows families the opportunity to visit their student and get a sense of life on Grounds