Pre-fall Programs Prep Incoming Freshmen

First-year students get a jump start on their college career

Many first-year students came to Sacred Heart University a week early to participate in pre-fall programs. Each of the 11 unique programs offered enriching experiences to freshmen before their semester officially began.

Programs included Behind the Curtain, for freshmen passionate about theater; Community Connections, an Office of Volunteer Programs & Service Learning initiative that allows students to immerse themselves in community service and urban issues; Lights, Camera, Action! for students looking to study communications and media arts; Mind Your Business, for Jack Welch College of Business & Technology students; Start Strong, a program run by the Student Success Center that aims to help freshmen fully prepare for a successful first year of college; Dance Intensive, for students enrolled in the dance program; A Week of Wellness, which helps College of Health Professions students explore the seven dimensions of wellness; Nursing, The Heart of Healthcare, a journey toward success for first-year nursing students; Acclimating to Biology, a program offered through the College of Arts & Sciences for freshmen with interests in biology; Fashion Immersion, a camp available to incoming students interested in fashion marketing & merchandising; and Pioneer Your Career, a program geared toward helping new students explore the different majors and their applicable career paths.

Header photo caption: Students prepare for class presentations in the Welch College of Business & Technology's Mind Your Business pre-fall program.