Trasitioning to College
The transition from high school to college is an exciting time and
signifies a major milestone in your academic career. You will
begin a journey filled with many new and wonderful experiences and
along the way, make memories and friends that will last a
lifetime. The University Freshman Center will be right there
with you during your first year at St. John’s University. Let
us explain what we do and how we can help you continue on the road
to success.
As a
freshman, you will have a personal advisor who will guide you along
the way and answer all of your questions. You will never be
alone, as students consider the University Freshman Center their
“home away from home.”
We know you will have many questions about your major, classes,
professors, exams, term papers, extracurricular activities etc. and
we are prepared to answer them for you. Your advisor will be
your primary resource for all of the information you will
need. He or she will be your link to the many excellent
support services available to you as a member of the St. John’s
community. You can expect for your advisor to be in regular
contact with you at various times of the year regarding specific
matters related to your academic pursuits. You may also
initiate a meeting or conversation with your advisor as frequently
as you wish.
In addition to academic advising, your freshman advisor will
discuss with you the large number of extracurricular and
co-curricular activities on campus. Our goal is for you to be
engaged both academically and socially and to be an active member
in our University community.
We hope that you will decide to attend St. John’s University so we
may begin this wonderful journey together.