First Year Experience Programs

Our First Year Experience programs are designed to help incoming students maximize the first year by getting comfortable on campus, connecting with the university, and starting to think of The University of New Orleans as home. Our programs begin right before autumn semester and continue throughout the school year.

Academic Reboot Camp

Designed for students who are not satisfied with their academic performance, FYE offers a half-day workshop to help kick-start a new semester. Participants will gain important skill sets and an understanding of the resources at UNO. In addition, students will be able to build personal relationships with faculty and staff from across the institution.

Alpha Lamda Delta

Alpha Lambda Delta is a National Honors Society open to students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in their first quarter at a four-year university. The University of New Orleans chapter of ALD is a student-run academic
honors organization.

Personal Academic Consultations

FYE offers undergraduate students an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Student Success Counselor to review and make improvements to their study and personal success habits. These consultations, which are free and available only to current UNO students, involve assessing a student's need and developing a plan of action for reaching the student's academic goals.

Start Strong Fest

Kick start your semester! Join the Office of First Year Experience, the 6 Colleges, and representatives from various offices to ensure a successful academic year. Learn about minors and special programs, co-curricular activities and resources that can help you develop in mind, body and spirit. Food and entertainment will be provided as you familiarize yourself with UNO's campus resources.

Success Coaching

Our coaching model allows you to work with a Student Success Counselor to identify goals and overcome obstacles that you may have experienced during your first semester. Throughout the year you will be able to build a personal relationship with a Student Success Counselor that will assist you in achieving your academic success at the University of New Orleans.

University Success 1001

University Success (UNIV 1001 for short) is an interesting, fun, and informative course for first students to learn about college in general and learn how to use effective strategies to be successful in college. UNIV 1001 is a 1 credit, letter-graded course that meets once a week and gives you a place where you can get valuable information, ask questions, and meet other students easily since the class is so small.