Dear Student, It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to St. John’s University. The University Freshman Center was created to provide you with support throughout your first year on campus. This is a testament to how important you are to the University. Regardless of your major, all first-year students receive their advising through this area. Our advising team is eager to assist you with all matters related to your academic success and overall transition to the University. Since its creation in 2001, the University Freshman Center has offered academic advising and support services to all incoming students. Our advisors are a critical resource that you can rely upon throughout your first year on campus. You will be assigned a personal advisor that is here to guide you and assist you as you journey through this exciting time at the beginning of your college career. I invite you to take advantage and embrace all that St. John’s University has to offer. By making friends, connecting with faculty and taking part in various educational and extracurricular activities, you will become fully engaged in our community. Please use our website to explore the programs, services, and people associated with the University Freshman Center. Together, we are St. John’s!Dr. Jacqueline H. Grogan
Associate Provost for Student Success