The Freshman Experience Mission and Goals

Mission

The University of North Florida’s Freshman Experience is a collaborative, student-centered initiative, bringing together academic programs, staff, student affairs, residence life, and academic support services, designed to assist first year students in making a successful transition to college and to prepare them to make the most of their college experience.

Goals

To introduce first-year students to academic programs, including majors and minors
To provide comprehensive information about all aspects of the campus experience--academics, student life, and campus resources
To encourage students to identify and discuss their expectations for the college experience
To help students understand their rights and responsibilities
To provide academic advising geared specifically to the needs of the first-year college student
To connect students to the culture and traditions of UNF
To foster an appreciation for diversity in its various forms
To introduce students to transformational experiences through extra- and co-curricular programming, including study abroad, community engagement, internships, leadership opportunities, campus employment, and other opportunities to enhance the educational experience
To foster confidence for success in college and to provide tools for continued success at higher levels of the academy
To cultivate a sense of citizenship as part of the university, the region, and the world
To facilitate faculty-student interaction
To encourage students to reflect upon and assess their educational development