Welcome to the First-Year Studies program at Troy University. We are pleased that you have chosen, or are planning to choose, TROY and hope that you will enjoy your stay here as you pursue your goals. Many innovative programs and services are available to expand your learning experience and to enhance your academic achievement. Please visit me in the Office of First-Year Studies, located in Eldridge 101. I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,
Eleanor Lee, Dean
First-Year Studies

MISSION STATEMENT

The First-Year Studies Program (FYSP) at Troy University is a comprehensive program that focuses on students who are making the transition from high school or post-high school experiences to the university experience. This program promotes an understanding of and appreciation for higher education; provides programs and services that improve students’ opportunities for academic success as well as for personal, social, and career enrichment; encourages civic and campus engagement; orientates students to the University and its policies and resources; and fosters the development of positive relations between and among students, faculty, and staff. An overarching goal of the FYSP is to enhance student retention and graduation. Ultimately, the program aims to assist students.

Components of the First-Year Studies Program
University Orientation – Troy 1101
The Center for Student Success
Service Learning and Civic Engagement
The Common Reading Initiative
Testing and Assessment