FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
The Office of First Year Experience is committed to supporting first-year students in all aspects of their lives, serving as a resource for student concerns and assisting students in their development as successful individuals and contributing members of the community.
Transitioning to a new environment can be fun, but it can also bring concerns as students adjust to life on campus. We invite you to hear from Â鶹Èë¿Ú's Orientation Counselors about the issues they faced during their first months here, and the steps they took to find the campus resources to help them.Ìý
HOMESICKNESS
Khoa Nguyen ’25 shares his story about coming to Â鶹Èë¿Ú from a distance, how it caused feelings of homesickness and how he worked to combat these his first year.
GETTING INVOLVED
Mason Wesley ’24 shares ways in which he got involved on campus during first year, reflecting on what worked well and what he wishes he had done instead.Ìý
RELIGION
Ben Berlin ’24 shares resources related to the role of religion on campus and reflects on his own spiritual journey since attending Â鶹Èë¿Ú.Ìý
ROOMMATE CONFLICTS
Mackenzie Smith ’25 shares how she overcame conflict with a roommate during her first year, and how communicating your feelings is effective in overcoming this challenge.
MAKING FRIENDS
Ryan Maloney ’24 shares ways in which he overcame anxiety surrounding meeting new friends at college and has made long lasting connections on campus.Ìý
SETTING FAMILY BOUNDARIES
Taylor Hultquist ’24 shares how she created expectations with family members about communication and involvement in her life after her move to campus.Ìý
ACADEMICS
Holden D’Avico ’25 shares how he dealt with a heavy academic course load, his adjustment from high school academics to college academics, and his tips to stay on top of all your responsibilities.
MENTAL HEALTH
Carson Brockette ’25 shares his story about his mental health journey, noting the resources he used to thrive on Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s campus during a time of change.Ìý
FINANCIAL CONCERNS
Emma Conlin ’25 shares how she combated financial concerns and how getting an on-campus job has been extremely beneficial and rewarding.
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Â鶹Èë¿Ú has a wealth of resources designed to make your first year—and every year—healthy, safe and fun. Read more about the offices and departments we encourage you to utilize here on campus!Ìý
Â鶹Èë¿Ú offers the highest quality health services to ensure that students receive the support they need to succeed in college.
Â鶹Èë¿Ú is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty and a personalized, supportive learning environment.
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Grounded in our Augustinian Catholic identity, weÌýsupport all members of the University community. We stand with those who are most vulnerable, as we honor the God-given dignity of every person and work together for the common good.
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Â鶹Èë¿Ú professionals are on hand to help students in a variety of situations.Ìý
Â鶹Èë¿Ú creates and supports programming that fosters and sustains a community of respect and inclusion for Â鶹Èë¿Úns.Ìý
Your Wildcard allows convenient, efficient, mobile and secure access to all card related services.
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The Parking Office is here to assist you and your transportation needs. We oversee all parking, shuttles, fleet van usage and other transportation options for the University.Ìý
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Â鶹Èë¿Ú has more than 300 student organizations for you to explore—special interest clubs, student performing arts groups, fraternities and sororities, student media, sports and more!