A supportive environment for freshmen  

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As a freshman choosing to live on campus, you will be assigned to a Freshman Connections (FC) hall. In these halls, the Freshman Connections program offers a supportive living and learning environment as you transition in your first year of college.

You will have the opportunity to connect with other freshmen through educational and recreational activities.

Other benefits of the Freshman Connections program include:

  • free in-hall tutoring for common freshman classes
  • in-hall 24-hour computer labs
  • alcohol and tobacco-free living environment

Freshman Connections halls


Tinsley currently houses the Second Year Experience (SYE) program and freshman residents.  For 2013-2014 Tinsley will become a Freshman Connections hall housing new first-year students.

Learning Communities

Enrich your campus living experience even further by living with students in your major and joining a Learning Community.

Freshman Information

Answers to the most common Freshman questions

2013 Academic Resources

On campus academic resources