First Year Experience

First Year Residential Experience

Navigating Through Your First Year

Mission

The First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) is designed to help students make a seamless transition from high school to college living.  The program provides a network of support systems and engaging programs specifically geared toward helping students become well-oriented members of the Walsh University community.  The First Year Residential Experience is committed to creating an environment that will allow students to thrive academically and socially creating a successful pathway throughout their collegiate experience.    

Objectives

• Provide opportunities for the development of skills and habits for higher learning.
• Develop highly engaging floor communities through increased interaction by Residence Life staff.
• Implement programming specifically geared toward FYRE themes and the Walsh University mission.
• Expose first-year students to resources available on the Walsh University campus.

For additional information about the Walsh University First Year Residential Experience, please contact Mike Cinson at 330.490.7107 or mcinson@walsh.edu.