Your first year experience at Ursinus is designed to not only influence academic success, but drive emotional support and connections that are key to student success as a whole throughout your Ursinus education.
Every first-year student is assigned a faculty or staff member who is plugged into academic life on campus. They will help you navigate the Ursinus culture.
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Clustering of first-year students in the residence halls allows them to share their experiences, concerns and successes with their peers and with student leaders such as RAs, Gold Ambassadors, and Fellows.
Learn MoreOur signature course introduces students to the intellectual community at Ursinus while asking them to challenge long held beliefs as the first step to examining which paths they will take for a successful life and career.
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