1. Thriving in Your First Year
Academic Engagement and Transition Programs
&
Campus Life

2. Session Objectives
Students will begin to understand skills needed for a successful transition and for overall success in college, both in and out of the classroom
Students will gain knowledge about academic resources and the importance of extra-curricular involvement on campus
Students will understand how academic success and extra-curricular experiences compliment each other

3. What do you think a college classroom will look like?
Pair up with the person next to you and discuss this question
Share to the group

4. Academic Transition Programs
First-Year Courses:
Introduction to an Honors University Seminar (IHU)
First-Year Seminars (FYS)
First-Year Programs:
Dawg Days: Jumpstart
Living-Learning Communities (LLC)
See the Orientation Guide for more information
aetp.umbc.edu

5. Resources for Student Success
Academic Success Center
Retriever Learning Center (RLC)
Departmental Tutoring Centers
Study Groups
Office Hours
Advising
Academic Success Center: Academic Policy, Academic Resources (tutoring), Academic Advocates
OPAs: Share resources that have helped you be successful in your academics and/or First-Year Experience Programs

6. What do you think involvement will look like in college?
Pair up with the person next to you and discuss this question
Share to the group

7. JOIN A STUDENT ORGANIZATION!
270+ Student Organizations
Find what interests you
Attend Fall Involvement Fest
September 4, 2019
Name examples

8. What else is there beyond student organizations?
Leadership Development
The Student Events Board (seb)
Student Government Association
Cultural & Spiritual Diversity
Sorority & Fraternity Life
Civic Engagement
See the Orientation Guide for more information
campuslife.umbc.edu

9. Meaningful Involvement
Starting a new club
Planning social events/ campus event
Traveling to conferences
Participating in community service
Being a club leader/ serving on an executive board
OPAs: Share involvement experiences that have been the most meaningful to you

10. August 24th – September 1st
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
WELCOME WEEK
HOMECOMING
August 24th – September 1st
October 4th – 12th

11. Notecard Activity
STEP 1: Write 1-2 academic success strategies or resources you will use in your first year
STEP 2: Write 1-2 events/ programs you could see yourself doing to get connected during your first year

12. Contact Us! AETP Campus Life
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