All first-year students (all traditional undergraduate students who are attending college for the first-time and transfer students with less than 24 transferable credits who have not successfully completed a Freshmen Seminar course at their previous institution) are required to attend the First Year Experience (FYE). First year students include all students who have not successfully completed a Freshmen Seminar course at their previous institution. During this program students participate in a variety of informative and exciting activities; they gather information about life on a college campus, learn about institutional policies and procedures, and explore academic opportunities. This exciting and fun program will allow students to interact with other new students; meet faculty and staff; and ask questions about academic and student services.
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When is FYE?
August 18 - 22, 2010
When do classes begin?
Monday, August 23, 2010
Do I have to attend?
Yes, all first year students are required to attend this program. Mandatory events will be held August 18 – 20th and optional events will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
I am living on campus, when will I move-in to my residence hall?
You will move-in on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, according to your last name. If your last name begins with the letters A - L, you will check in between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. If your last name begins with the letters M - Z, you will check in between 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
I am an Athlete Playing a Fall Sport
All coaches are aware that all first year students must attend the FYE and are excused from practices during FYE. You must still check-in between 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Performance Arena.
I am a commuter, do I have to attend?
Yes, all first-years students are required to attend this program in its entirety. You will check-in on Thursday, August 19, 2010, in the Performance Arena between 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
I am an international student, do I have to attend?
Yes, all international students are required to attend this program in its entirety. For additional information regarding your arrival, please refer to the International Student Center.
Can my parents/guardians attend?
Parents/Guardians are not able to attend the FYE events from August 19 – 21; however they are all invited to attend the Parent Experience on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. The Parent Experience is an exciting program that was designed to introduce you to Lindenwood University’s faculty, staff and resources available to your student. The schedule is:
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Coffee with Dr. Evans
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. - Lindenwood University Connection
4:30 – 6:15 p.m. - Dinner with your student
(You will purchase your dinner ticket during check-in)
Do I have to register for FYE?
Yes, you will receive additional information about the program soon and you must return the registration form as soon as possible.
I am transfer student with less than 24 credits, do I have to attend?
All transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable credits who have not successfully completed a Freshmen Seminar course are required to attend the FYE. Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable credits who have successfully completed a Freshmen Seminar course are not required to attend the FYE.
Reminder: Have all official transcript(s) and AP score reports sent to Admissions.
For additional information, please contact First-Year Programs
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