Admissions

Define your goal, set your course, and DO NOT ever take your eyes off the prize especially when you are handed a diversion by life!

Apply early, but that goes for any college applications. Do well your senior year they do ask for that end of the year transcript.

email professors as much as you need to, they really don't mind!
get involved, that's the best way to make friends!
live in the courtyards they are really nice!

A little bit of effort goes a long way. Professors notice more in these small classes- and appreciate effort. You are more likely to get good conciderate help based on your initial effort.

If you are a first year, take the general courses first and definitely take the First year seminar. Being a transfer student, I didn't have to take this course and I believe I suffered a bit for it. The seminar course prepares you for writing papers at a college level and gives you a good introduction into college life. Also join one of the many extracurricular clubs that the University has going on. There is a club for just about every major at the University.

Nursing students: come with an open mind and the understanding that change is good. The nursing program right now is making several changes and is becoming more student focused and the idea of ensuring you are the best nurse you can be! The nursing demonstrations will seem like the worst part, failing the bed-making skill does not mean you are going to be a bad nurse. Have fun, it's only four years of your life!

You have the opportunity to get to know your teachers and create a friendship. The classroom sizes are small allowing you to have the opportunity to get to know your classmates.