After talking to friends from other colleges around the nation, we found that a majority of Freshmen first classes have a focus on self understanding, adjusting to college, and utilizing college as a resource in life. The following three topics are overarching ideals that would be implemented into the Freshmen First program. We want our program to create a cohesive, creative, and proud group of incoming Monarchs for life.
What does it take to be successful on our campus? What are you here to do, how will you succeed, and how can we help?
The history of ODU, archives, meanings behind the names of our buildings, and why we should take pride in being Monarchs.
Bring to attention different services we have on campus. Having students apply for the Monarch 2 Monarch mentor program.