Your first year in college can be exciting and even a bit overwhelming at times. Because we are committed to help students get a successful start to the semester, we plan and organize experiences that our first-year students can participate in. All resources and events are designed to help you make the most of your first year.
First-Year Programs 2024 - 2025 Events
- Preseason Events - these occur the week (or two) before classes begin for specific populations of
students or those with a specific interest.
- August 5 - 15
- SHOCKFEST - three days full of activities to help new students meet people, find their classes
and HAVE FUN before classes start!
- August 16 - 18
- 10th Annual Clash of the Colleges - OUR NEW STUDENT TRADITION! FUN! FESTIVITIES! FIREWORKS!
- August 23
- First-Year Seminar September Program - this program is NEW for fall 2024 and will incorporate the themes for the Common Read into reflection activities through storytelling.
- Tentatively scheduled on September 12.
- Syllabus Party - bring your syllabi from your classes and have fun getting organized!
- August 27, 2024 (tentative)
- January 28, 2025 (tentative)
- Transition Mentor Program/Mentor Meet-Ups - keep an eye on your Shockers email for information from your Transition Mentor about events they plan throughout the fall.
- Procrastination Prevention Party - join us for this event held just after mid-term each semester to get re-focused to finish the semester successfully!
- Winter Welcome
- January 24, 2025