First Year Experience
Welcome to theÌýС²ÝÓ°Ôº!
Congratulations on your decision to join the С²ÝÓ°Ôº family! On behalf of the the Department of First Year Experience, I want to welcome you to the best four years of your life. This is going to beÌýan exciting and challenging journey that will have a permanent impact on your future. Are youÌýready?
Whether you are a first-time entering freshman, a transfer student, or non-traditionalÌýstudent, the Department of First Year Experience is here to assist you in any way possible.ÌýOur goal is to make this transition smooth and simple and to help you get the most out of thisÌýincredible journey that stands before you. Throughout your First Year Experience, you will beÌýsupported by our Student Orientation Staff – over 80 С²ÝÓ°Ôº Bears wearing SOS Orange who can answer any questions you might have.
We want you to have the opportunity to explore all that С²ÝÓ°Ôº has to offer. More thanÌý10,000 fellow Bears are waiting to meet you, as well as a dedicated faculty and staff who areÌýeager to help. There are so many opportunities for leadership through over 200 Recognized Student Organizations including Greek life, service organizations, honor societies, and academic clubs.
Want to get connected? We have a wireless campus with state-of-the-art technology in ourÌýclassrooms and labs. Our tradition of academic excellence is seen through the over 100 major fields ofÌýstudy, a student to faculty ratio of 15:1 and classrooms that provide personal attention.
Whatever your interests are, С²ÝÓ°Ôº has something to offer you! Take advantage of your timeÌýhere. We’re here to help, so let us know if youÌýhave any questions!
Lindsey Shurley
Director of First Year ExperienceÌý