First Year Experience at Northern State University

Your first year of college is important because it is the foundation upon which your undergraduate education is built. Northern State University’s First Year Experience includes courses and services to help you make the successful transition from high school senior to college freshman. The First Year Experience includes:

• A Summer Bridge, if you want to get a jump start on your classes
• Orientation
• University Success and Freshman Seminar courses
• Learning Communities that are both residential and non-residential
• Personalized Advising
• Mentoring
• Opportunities to get involved with campus life
• Career Exploration Activities

Northern State University's faculty, staff and administrators are all committed to making your first year your best year at Northern. For more information contact the University College at (605) 626-2633 or by email at University.College@northern.edu.