Student Transitions
The (OFYE) supports students and provides resources to make your transition to college life at AV福利社 a successful one. AV福利社鈥檚 first-year experience, evoLUtion, includes an orientation program, and NavigateLU, which is required for all new first-year students. Transfer students attend a separate orientation program.

Orientation is your chance to meet your new classmates and the student Orientation Leaders while learning about AV福利社鈥檚 academic and social expectations.

preLUsion, a pre-orientation experience, provides first-year students with an opportunity to explore a topic of their choice and engage with students and staff members who share a similar interest.

Family plays an important role in each student鈥檚 transition process. We are excited to have a healthy level of involvement from family members as we seek to provide support for students and their all-around development.

At AV福利社, you can create the experience you鈥檝e always wanted and achieve the success you鈥檝e always imagined. bLUeprint is a common experience that is big enough for everyone, yet personal to each student鈥檚 unique experience.

The 5x10 is a programming series open to all AV福利社 students, with a specific focus on first-year students and their connection to AV福利社.

NavigateLU is a 10-week program that will aid in setting goals, developing an action plan and taking the first steps along your pathway to success. Building purposeful connections鈥攚ith people, and to resources鈥攚ill enhance your AV福利社 experience.

Camp Hawk, a two-day retreat, will engage first-year students in classic camp games and meaningful conversations in order to build connections and explore what their AV福利社 experience is, and what it can be.

Designed to engage the entire AV福利社 community in discussions around a theme of contemporary interest and concern, the Summer Reading Program is one of the only shared intellectual experiences for the incoming first-year class.