Your first year at Jackson State University will be filled with excitement, anticipation, challenges,and high expectations. The First Year Experience, a signature program for first year students, is designed to help you meet your expectations, conquer your challenges, fulfill your academic needs, and provide you with an exciting experience. The First Year Experience includes both curricular and co-curricular components to help you make a smooth transition to university life and enhance your college experience in and out of the classroom. Our goal is to assist you on your journey to becoming a JSU graduate, a responsible citizen, and an outstanding world leader.
Mission Statement
The mission of the First-Year Experience (FYE) is to increase freshman to sophomore retention by providing an exceptional educational experience common to all freshmen. The FYE helps students maximize their potential for academic success by helping them overcome the individual and interpersonal challenges they face during the first college year. Throughout the year, FYE students are provided opportunities for creating academic, social, service, leadership, and co-curricular activities.
New Student Orientation and Welcome Week Activities
The mission of New Student Orientation and Welcome Week Activities is to provide students with a comprehensive and personal introduction to Jackson State University thereby easing their transition to collegiate life. Students participate in a first year assessment, academic advising, and registration. They also learn about campus resources, and involvement opportunities at the university. FYE students have the opportunity to meet with university administrators, professional and faculty advisors, staff, and other first year students. To ensure a great beginning at a great institution, attendance is required for all new students who wish to register before classes begin.
University Success
Course Structure
The course, University Success 100/101/102, is the centerpeice of the First Year Experience.
- 2 credit, graded course required for all first-year students and transfer students with less than 13 credit hours
- 32 sections (Fall Semester)
- 11 sections (Spring Semester)
- 2 sections (1 each Summer Session)
- Average class size: 40
- Taught by professional advisors and faculty appointed by the Deans from each Academic College
- Customized Textbook
Components Of University Success 100/101/102
- History and Traditions of Jackson State University
- Jackson State University Policies and Procedures
- Survival Skills:
Study Skills, Test Taking Skills, Listening, Effective Writing, Reading and Speaking Skills, Relationship Building, Diversity Exploration and Critical Thinking Skills
- Library Initiative
- Service Learning
- Strengths Quest
- E-Portfolio
- Success Seminars
- Wellness and Staying Healthy
