The First-Year Experience (FYE) program is coordinated through Student Development Programs, in cooperation with the office of Residence Life and various academic programs. 

The central theme of the FYE components is Finding Philadelphia, learning about the history, culture, diversity, and wealth of activities in the city, our extended campus.  Our comprehensive approach to your first-year experience begins with START and New Student Orientation, which includes the Summer Reading; integrates both your curricular and co-curricular experiences; includes faculty oriented academic advising; and is centered on your residential community.

FYE program is designed to provide support and encouragement to new students at Philadelphia University and help ensure they succeed personally and academically.  Research is clear, and our experience has demonstrated, that students who actively engage in all of the FYE components are more likely to be successful and have a more enriching college experience.

Philadelphia University believes that community service initiatives are a central part of the undergraduate experience.  Accordingly, the office of Community Service works to increase student access to the community service opportunities, serve as an informational resource about community agencies, supports students' civic engagement, and promotes service as a tool for learning.

CONTACT US:

Student Development Programs
phone: (215) 951-2634
fax: (215) 951-2644

email: FYE@PhilaU.edu

Campus address:
The Kanbar Campus Center, Suite 311

Mailing address:

School House Lane and Henry Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497

Office of Student Development Programs
Community Service  | First Year Experience  | Spiritual Development


The Kanbar Campus Center, Suite 311
phone (215) 951-2634

fax (215) 951-2644

email: studentdevelopment@philau.edu