欢迎来到圣. 爱德华的!
Whether you’re a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our 第一年的经验 (FYE) program will prepare you to make the most of your education on the hilltop.
从第一天开始, you’ll get to know a team of people eager to support your success and well-being, 包括你的成功教练, 同行的导师, 教授及住宿顾问, 举几个例子. They’ll work with you to create a personalized college experience enriched with opportunities to explore your interests and talents — on campus, 在奥斯汀社区和其他地方.
Build Foundations, Connections and 社区
Your 第一年的经验 is designed to help you build your future. You’ll develop the foundations needed for success in college, in your first job after graduation and in your chosen career. 以下是FYE让你准备做的事情:
- Engage fully in a community of learners and scholars who are guided by our Holy Cross mission of educating both the mind and the heart — and become part of the Hilltopper family for life.
- Delve into the core courses that underpin your major. You’ll be challenged to think critically, 沟通好了, solve problems from a moral and ethical perspective, and apply what you learn to making the world a better place.
- Team up with your success coach and academic advisor to develop a personalized roadmap for your academic career. Your plan will bring together your major, 类, 学生活动, 领导角色, internships and more to steer you toward your goals.
- Participate in student organizations and clubs, residence life and volunteer activities, and academic projects that spark meaningful interactions with your peers. You’ll make lifelong friendships in the process.
- Get to know your professors, in the classroom and during office hours. Ask questions, debate ideas and collaborate with them on research and creative projects. You’ll cultivate professional connections, mentors and advocates for your success.
认识你的成功团队
在圣. 爱德华的, an entire team of people are ready to help you personalize your college experience. 发现谁是谁, and learn about your customized roadmap for success.
塑造你第一年的课程
取向的经验
During Orientation, you’ll get familiar with campus and all things St. 爱德华的, and learn about the network of learning opportunities available to you. Best of all, you’ll meet fellow Hilltoppers in the process.
锚
Move-in day is the kick off for 锚, a series of programs and festivities for first-year students that helps you transition to the hilltop, 与你的锚群联系, 在你的新家安顿下来.
受欢迎的天
Our 受欢迎的天 span the first two weeks of the fall semester and are jam-packed with events, traditions and fun-filled activities that celebrate you and your family’s inclusion in the St. 爱德华的社区.
共同的主题
每年, all first-year students read the same book over the summer and discuss it in their 新生研讨课 类 in the fall. This 共同的主题 inspires conversations across campus as well as on-campus events throughout the year that explore the theme. For fall 2023 we're excited to announce that the theme is 可访问性 and our incoming students will read 爱丽丝·黄的《365bet足球比分》. You will receive a copy of the book at Orientation.
新生研讨课
These non-lecture 类 generate thoughtful discussions with students and faculty and involve co-curricular activities on and off campus that center on the 共同的主题 or course topic.