First Year Experience

First Year Experience

First Year Experience makes it easier for you to find your way around, make friends and succeed academically. You will connect with other students, faculty, and staff through exceptional academic programs and an exciting campus life. Each connection you make through First Year Experience supports your success because First Year Experience is about students and for students.

Urban Scholars Academy

The Urban Scholars Academy provides opportunities through academic support, instruction and co-curricular activities to encourage and motivate students. Get involved through the Urban Scholars Academy Summer Program now.

Questions about Urban Scholars' Academy? Read our FAQs HERE”

Are you a current UDC undergraduate? Apply to work as a Peer Mentor during Urban Scholars' Academy. Details and application available HERE.

For more information about the 2011 Urban Scholars’ Academy summer program, including eligibility requirements and dates of program, click HERE.

If you would like to apply CLICK HERE.

Freshman Orientation Course (8800:101)

 The Freshman Orientation Curriculum is designed to address study skills, critical thinking, time management, personal development and knowledge of the University of the District of Columbia culture and campus. These are skills necessary for successful matriculation at University of the District of Columbia. Freshman Orientation provides opportunities to discuss important issues like balancing work, family, friends and education; making the transition to college level expectations; and, asking for help when needed. Students will have the chance to familiarize themselves with resources on campus and receive a college credit for the completion of this course. 

Phi Eta Sigma

Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society rewarding first-year scholarship. This prestigious organization encourages and rewards academic excellence among first-year students in institutions of higher learning.
The oldest and largest first-year honor society, Phi Eta Sigma was founded at the University of Illinois on March 22, 1923. The organization has more than 350 active chapters throughout the United States and more than 950,000 inducted members. For more information CLICK HERE