First Year Experience

The first year of college is a time of transitions and exploration.  Most students will face a variety of new experiences and challenges, both inside and out, of the classroom.  Brandeis provides a wealth of resources for students as they begin their college careers.

In order to ensure that we provide the best possible support to our first year students, Brandeis maintains an inter-departmental committee on the First Year Experience which draws staff members from many of the departments that regularly interact with first year students.  This First Year Experience committee, in conjuction with the Office of Orientation and First Year Programs, coordinates and sponsors programs aimed at guiding students through their first two semesters on campus.

First year students are encouraged to consider taking the First Year Experience PE course.  Applying general health and wellness principles, students learn to develop a balanced and healhty lifestyle that will assist them in becoming engaged and contributing citizens of the Brandeis community.