Enrolling in a college or university is just the first step in your academic career. Graduating from college is more important. National surveys indicate that one out of every two college students will not graduate from the school in which they first enroll. This statistic indicates that something is terribly wrong with the college selection process. Either you, the educational consumer, are not asking the right questions, or colleges and universities, the educational providers, are not giving prospective applicants and their families the right information.

The tips for surviving your first year of college are designed to help you, the college freshman, anticipate the situations and problems you are likely to have during your first weeks and months at school.

We hope you will find this information useful in helping you survive your freshman year.