The First-Year Experience program at University of Detroit Mercy is designed to provide support and encouragement for you as a new student and help ensure that you succeed personally and academically.  FYE acknowledges that the first year in college is a major life step during which students might face challenges in adjusting to a new place, managing time and workload, starting new relationships, clarifying values, establishing autonomy, and addressing a host of other developmental issues.

FYE is coordinated through the Dean of Students Office, in cooperation with Academic Affairs, the Student Life Office, the Office of Residence Life and various academic programs.  Our comprehensive approach to your first-year experience begins with SOAR and Fall Orientation, which includes the Common Read; integrates both your curricular and co-curricular experiences.

The program includes the following components:

Fall Orientation
Prologues, Transitions, and Viewpoints (PTV) is the University of Detroit Mercy's introduction to college life. The four-day event, which takes place immediately before classes begin on September 8th, is designed to acquaint new students with campus organizations, activities, facilities, faculty, staff, and new classmates.
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FYE Common Read
This program is designed to introduce you to the academic and intellectual culture of the University of Detroit Mercy through a common reading experience. The 2009 common read is The Other Side of the River by Alex Kotlowitz.
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First Year Convocation
First Year Convocation is your official welcome to the University of Detroit Mercy by the President and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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Residential Experience Program
Take advantage of opportunities throughout the year to discuss and address typical first-year concerns such as homesickness, time management, study skills, community living, and roommate issues.
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Emerging Leaders Program
As an Emerging Leader, you will have the opportunity to examine your leadership style, talents, and experiences through a series of workshops and a retreat during the winter term.
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