Admissions

Throughout the first week, go meet people! Don't stay hidden in your room. If there is any sort of bonfire or anything, go to it!! It will never be easier to make friends than it is in that first week. Another suggestion I have is to get involved. There are so many opportunities here but you will never find them if you are afraid to get involved. Attend meetings for clubs that you may think that you won't be interested in. Who knows? Maybe you'll find that you actually like doing something that you never considered. And, you may make friends there. Also, use your professors' office hours. Even if you aren't struggling in their class, go meet them. Let them know who you are and what you're interested in. They may tell you about exciting opportunities, such as study abroad programs. Plus, you never know if down the road you will need their help for a recommendation or something.

Get involved because you have a better time adjusting to college life. Take advantage of all the tutors they have available

Never be afraid to ask for help. Without assistance, things will not go as smoothly as you think it could your first few years there.

I am an undergraduate student, and a freshman at UT. For those high school seniors migrating here for 2014 I recommend you go on as many tours, incoming freshman events, and orientation, as soon as possible. There is so much to have done by the time you are expected to move in. UT is a convenient size campus, and takes about 15 minutes to get from one end to the other. If you can get acquainted and familiar with your locations and directions the first week of college will be a breeze! I also recommend you use that week to get familiar with the programs and work opportunities for those seniors looking for additional financial assistance in college. Remember, loans are helpful, but sometimes there are alternatives! UT is excellent when it comes to work study programs!

Get involved, the more you are the more fun you'll have, but always do your homework and class work first.

you have a lot of time on your hand study. Take advantage of your time. Do not let the partying interfer with you school work.

Definitely get involved with student organizations (especially the ones specific to your Major) and Greek Life. There are organizations available for anyone and if you can't find one you like, make your own! If you want to have a great college experience, you have to get out there and be apart of something bigger than yourself.

talk to people, make friends wherever you go. Find a balance of study and student life. The journey is really your destination too.

come prepared if your living on campus.
if your a freshman figure out the parking procedures.

If you are considering the University, I recommend definitely going to check out the specific department you're interested in because that was probably the biggest factor that made me decide that Toledo was the place for me. It helped introduce me to the people who were going to be my peers and my mentors and professors. Also, when I came back a couple of months afterwards for a special Honors Scholarship Day, the leaders of my department remembered me by name and it took a lot of pressure out of the interview process and really made me feel like I belonged here.