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Â鶹Æƽâios Delayed Opening Today (2/18)

Â鶹Æƽâios Delayed Opening Today (2/18)

Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, there will be no in-person classes before 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, February 18. However, students enrolled in classes that are online, hyflex, or hybrid should check Canvas and email for information from their professor, since many of these learning activities will continue virtually. Faculty should provide information regarding changes to class assignments and deadlines. Students should check Canvas and email for communication from their instructors. Any change in dining service hours can be found on  or the Lion’s Dining Services social media accounts. 

Classes beginning at 10 a.m. or later will be conducted in-person, as normal.  

Offices will open at 10 a.m. All non-essential employees who are set to report to campus should be present when offices open. Those working remotely should work as regularly scheduled. Essential Employees should contact their supervisor for their on-campus schedule. We thank you in advance for your service.  

 

Academics

First-Year Programs

First-Year Programs

Academics NAVIGATION

The Office of First-Year Programs plays a crucial role in supporting the transition of first year students at Â鶹Æƽâios University. The Office of First-Year Programs services all students in their first year at Â鶹Æƽâios. First-Year Programs helps to support students early on in their Â鶹Æƽâios journey. The office provides guidance and resources to help students navigate their initial steps in college, specifically through a New Student Orientation hosted each semester. In addition, First-Year Programs houses student led initiatives such as First-Year Council, Sophomore Council, and the First-Generation Collegians student group. We recognize that transitioning to college can be overwhelming, so the First-Year Programs office organizes social events and activities to help students connect with peers. Overall, the Office of First-Year Programs provides essential resources, support, and a sense of community to help students thrive during this critical transition period.

First-Year Programs

  • Provides services to enhance first-year students' academic and personal development.
  • Works towards fully engaging and integrating first-year students into the university community.
  • Creates opportunities for students to build connections with their peers through social events, workshops, and group activities.

First-Year Programs is dedicated to the academic and personal success of all first-year students. The office offers a comprehensive and intentional experience that supports student learning and involvement.

Your new first-year connections are of paramount importance to us, which is why we provide First-Year Experience, First-Year Seminar, Learning Communities, and one-on-one support to assist with the transition to college.

We look forward to meeting you and helping you have a fun and successful transition to Â鶹Æƽâios University!

Questions concerning First-Year Programs can be directed to fyp@lindenwood.edu.

First-Year Programs Resources

New Student Orientation

Fall 2024 New Student Orientation (NSO) will be hosted August 21-25, 2024. Move-in for new First-Year Students will be August 20-21 (Move-in information will be sent to you by Residential Life). New Student Orientation activities will happen all week. Click on the below link to see a non-detailed schedule of the week. We are excited to welcome you to Â鶹Æƽâios! #LUDiscoverYourRoar

Go2Orientation

Â鶹Æƽâios University now has a new online orientation! It is important to complete the orientation within the first 8 weeks of the semester. During your orientation experience you will:

  • Connect to campus resources.
  • Learn what you need to know to be a Lion.
  • Get connected to Â鶹Æƽâios, find community.
  • Learn about life as a Â鶹Æƽâios Lion.
  • Build your confidence as a college student. 

StudentLingo

Â鶹Æƽâios University First-Year Programs has partnered with Innovative Educators to bring to our students some really exciting resources. One of these resources is called StudentLingo.  StudentLingo is a fully hosted series of 50 online student success workshops designed to support student learning, personal growth, and health & wellness. Topics include Time Management, Stress Management, Study Skills, How To Take Tests Online and more. All 50 workshops are closed captioned in English & Spanish, include resources & activities, and have certificates of completion. You and your students can access any of these modules by logging into our single sign-on .

Go2Knowledge

Faculty and Staff Only 

is your turnkey online professional development solution, which includes 150+ live webinars and 350+ pre-selected, on demand webinars.

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