Faculty/Staff Mentors

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FYE Information

The Mission of this Program is to transform the First Year Experience (FYE) at Pfeiffer University by providing an inspiring beginning to a successful degree program.  It is a critical year for those who persist in completing their undergraduate degree. 

Our Objectives:

• Create a connection with all functions at Pfeiffer University and each student beginning with the Admissions Office and ending with the Academic Department that houses your Major.
• Connect you with highly enthusiastic Faculty and Staff Mentors and Peer Mentors
• Provide resources to Freshmen and Mentors that will enhance the class experience
• Conduct ongoing assessment to insure effective orientation and incorporation within the University Community

Helpful Tools:

Academic Advising

The advising process for the first semester Freshman:

• Once a student has been accepted she/he will be notified and will be given choices to attend one of the scheduled “accepted student days”.  Usually these are in April and July. 
• During this ASD the student will meet with an advisor (this person may or may not be the students’ assigned “Mentor”)  to complete their class schedule for the first semester.
• Upon beginning the first semester the student will be in a Pfeiffer Journey class taught by a Mentor who will serve as the advisor for the first year.  This person will insure that the student is utilizing all the resources available for academic success, will offer help in making decisions about what to major in and will help the student register for the spring semester.
• By the middle of the second semester the Mentor will meet to verify major and schedule the second year fall semester.
• The Mentor will notify the Office of the Provost as to what the student is planning to major in and that office will notify the student via email the name of their new academic advisor.  The student should then be directed to the Office of the Provost to officially declare their major.

While some students will have made the decision regarding their choice of major, there are students who remain undecided after the first year.  There are also those who are decided upon acceptance to Pfeiffer and may seek academic advice from this department earlier than the sophomore year.

For the transfer or readmitted students:

These students are assigned directly to a faculty advisor in their declared field of study.

Advising References:

Deciding Your Major - Although choosing a major is not essential for your first year, this contains information about selective the right major and planning your career pathway.

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Fall and Spring Programs

Fall Programs

New Student Orientation Orientation at Pfeiffer begins just before the start of each semester and allows new students the opportunity to get acquainted to campus, meet new friends, finalize registration, prepare for classes, and find out about all that Pfeiffer has to offer.
Pfeiffer Journey The first year experience course offered to all incoming students preparing them for ongoing academic success and successful transition into the Pfeiffer community.  This graduation requirement is offered with a 2-hour course in the fall focused on self-exploration and academic preparation and a 1-hour course in the spring focused on choosing a major and preparing for a career.  Each student will be matched with both a Mentor who serves as a faculty advisor and a Peer Mentor who supports each student both inside and outside of the classroom.
Convocation This community-wide formal event takes place wihtin the first month of the fall semester and serves to officially welcome the freshman class into the Pfeiffer Community.

 Spring Programs

Accepted Student Day Twice a year, students who have been accepted to Pfeiffer are given the opportunity to visit campus and take the first steps to becoming an official member of the Pfeiffer community. To register for our next ASD event, visit the Admissions page. During this one-day event, typically ocurring in April and July, students complete: Student ID Card Photos Campus Tour, including Residence Halls Individual Academic Advising Preparing Class Schedule

Passages On the last day of class in the spring semester, the entire campus community comes together to celebrate the successful completion of the first year of college life for the freshman class.

First Year Experience - Pfeiffer Journey

Pfeiffer University is dedicated to providing a first-year experience that provides a smooth transition to college life by engaging students in the life of the university, offering academic support to help you meet the demands of rigorous coursework, and providing opportunities that encourage development of the whole person.

Research indicates that when these services are available, freshmen are more likely to stay the course, prepared to meet the challenges of college life through graduation. We are committed to your academic success while you are a student so that you enjoy career and life success.

All freshmen enroll in Pfeiffer Journey, a 3-credit course (2 credits in the fall, 1 in the spring), taught by staff and faculty mentors who understand the value of their participation. For more information about The First Year Experience/Pfeiffer Journey, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , professor of communications and coordinator, First Year Experience.