First-Year Services
Supporting your transition to college, building strong foundations, and helping you thrive academically, socially, and personally at WLU.
Your First Year,
Your Success
West Liberty University offers a suite of programs and services designed to guide first-year students through the transition to college life. From foundational courses and academic support to resources for parents, our goal is to set you up for a successful start and continued growth throughout your college experience.
First-Year Programs
& Courses
A ten-week, two-hour seminar each fall that helps students explore higher education, identify strengths, and develop essential academic and life skills. Topics include:
- Transitioning to college
- Academic and life skill development
- Career and major exploration
- Identify and use campus resources effectively
- Set personal academic goals
- Apply critical thinking skills
- Understand the role of emotions in learning
- Implement effective study strategies (note-taking, active reading, time management)
- Develop technology skills for academic success (Sakai, WINS, campus email)
- Understand GPA, academic status, and financial aid impact
A one-credit course for first-time freshmen on Academic Probation. Focuses on:
- Student motivation
- Goal-setting
- Time management and study strategies
- Academic success planning with support from Student Success Center staff or advisors
Parent
Resources
Parent Power Newsletter
Keep parents informed about important dates, deadlines, and strategies to support students’ academic and personal growth. Sent monthly during the academic year and at least once over the summer.
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Become A
Hilltopper
West Liberty University is a place where you can pursue your dreams and prepare for the future. With more than 60 programs, a vibrant campus life, small classes, and an affordable cost, the quality education you’ll get at West Liberty is like no other.