Freshmen

Welcome to college! Here are a few things to think about during your first year here.

• Before you get arrive on campus: Consider joining a RAP and/or taking a first-year seminar.
• Take a 100-level Sociology course (SOCIOL 103, 105, 106, 107 or 110).
• Start chipping away at your General Education requirements—the expectations is that these are all complete by the end of your Sophomore year.
• Read all email that comes from the Sociology Department, especially our weekly undergraduate newsletter!
• Visit the Sociology Advising on the 10th floor of Thompson to meet with a peer advisor to discuss course selection, connect to opportunities, and keep in touch. (Research shows that connecting to your major department early is a predictor of college success!)
• Understand your Academic Requirement Report so that you can take charge of your college trajectory. 
• Explore the Sociology department website to find out about all the Department offers.
• For fun events and undergraduate news, like us on Facebook.
• Are you doing well in your classes (3.4 GPA or higher after the first semester)? Consider applying to the Commonwealth Honors College.
• Meet with at least one professor each semester during his/her office hours.
• Join in! There are many fun and interesting activities happening right here on campus—try an RSO.
• Get a resume together with First Year and Sophomore Resume Tips!
• Eat right, get some sleep and stay healthy!
• Having a difficult time adjusting to college life? Talk to somebody.
• Celebrate finishing your first year at the Sociology Awards Ceremony in the spring!