2011 OFYP Annual Report - Orientation and First-Year Programs ...

Students enrolling in the spring attend a one-day orientationthe week prior to the start of classes in January. January 2011 isthe last official year the University will accept first-year studentsin January.Students who met specific criteria were invited to attend a newlyrevised Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) orientationcalled, “Just for You” on March 31, 2011. Criteria includes:• Enrolled full-time (13 credits, fall and spring) as a PSEOstudent during the 2010-2011 academic year who had:• Applied and accepted to be a degree seeking in fall of 2011.• Paid the confirmation fee.The PSEO students had the option to complete the three-hourorientation in conjunction with an advising appointment. Withfour colleges participating, we had 41 students participate and 30parents.All confirmed freshman students pay $225 confirmation fee.What students said….What students said….“Orientation was very helpful to me. The informationpresented cleared up so many questions that I had andeveryone was extremely nice and knowledgeable. I likedbeing surrounded by people who love their jobs andknow what they’re talking about. I definitely encouragecontinuing to present information from so many differentareas because that not only brings to attention things thatI didn’t think of, and also helped me to feel more confidentand prepared for my upcoming college experience!”13