First-Year Success Advising
From summer course registration to the end of your first year, your first-year success adviser will be there for you.
Your first year of college is an exciting time, and we want to make sure you get the most out of it. Our First-Year Experience (FYE) program gives you the opportunity to meet new friends, explore your interests, connect with mentors and advisors, and learn about the resources you need for success at ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ. FYE includes advising, Orientation, ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ Navigator, the First-Year Intensive course, and living in first-year residence halls.
First-Year Success Advising
From summer course registration to the end of your first year, your first-year success adviser will be there for you.
Orientation
Our Orientation programs are designed to help you begin the collegiate journey.
¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ Navigator
¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ Navigator introduces you to ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ and Worcester through weekly activities.
As a first-year student, you will register for a First-Year Intensive (FYI) course. Your FYI professor will become your pre-major adviser, counseling you on your academic choices at ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ and working with you for several semesters — until you declare a major (usually by the end of your sophomore year).
A key part of the First-Year Experience is living in a residence hall with your peers. Here, you will get to know other first-year students and become accustomed to life at ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ. Each floor has at least one resident adviser who works to build community, support health and safety, and assists students in the building.
If you have any concerns about Orientation, ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ Navigator, the First-Year Intensive course, or any other aspect of your ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ experience, we want to hear from you.