Start Strong
Blizzard: February 24, 2026
Classes before noon on Tuesday, February 24 will remain remote. Review our website for detailed instruction.
This is a skills-intensive program for first-year students who want to hit the ground running and stay focused.
Start Strong is full of impactful, interactive sessions that will prepare you for the first semester of college. You'll be guided by upper-class student leaders. In addition, we’ll show you how to write your first college paper, introduce you to faculty and help you learn why it’s important to create good relationships with them.
Program Highlights
- Transitioning to the challenges of college-level thinking, reading and writing
- Learning how to organize your course load, time management skills and stress management
- Exploring learning styles and the study skills that work best for you
- Learning what SHU’s faculty expect and how to get the most out of your educational experience
- Making social connections with peers prior to the start of the fall semester
After this skill-building week, you’ll be ready to start college...strong!
Cost
$400
Contact Information
Greg Canzio
Student Success Coordinator
canziog@sacredheart.edu
I can't quite put into words how much the Start Strong pre-fall program helped me at SHU. Pre-fall helped me make so many academic connections, friends and experiences. The Office of Student Advising & Success have helped me more than anyone else at SHU.