Coffee with the Dean | Upcoming Events | Year at a Glance | FAQ
Your first year at Niagara University is an exciting time with new experiences and challenges. Balancing your new freedom with your academic requirements can be difficult, so be sure to ask for help if you need it. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you need assistance or stop by the Dean's Office (Dunleavy 312).
First Year Student Events
- Dean's List Coffee & Timbits for First Year Students
SAVE THE DATE: TBA
- First Year / Sophomore / Junior Checks
SAVE THE DATE: TBA
You may also schedule an individual appointment any other time during the semester by calling (716) 286-8060.
Coffee with the Dean
All full-time first year students who earn a 3.25 or higher GPA in their first semester will be placed on the Dean's List. As a reward for all your hard work, you will be invited to have coffee and snacks with the Dean in the Spring Semester. Study hard and we hope to see you in the spring time.
SAVE THE DATE: TBA
Dean's List Coffee & Timbits for First Year Students
Dunleavy 312 / A&S Dean's Office
Your First Year at a Glance
| YOUR FIRST YEAR |
COURSEWORK |
CARE & ORIENTATION
- Get tested, advised, and registered for classes
- Avoid taking courses you may have credit for.
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Send Official Transcripts to Admissions for all Transfer, AP, CLEP, IB credit. Notify them of NUStep Credit. |
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FALL SEMESTER
Get help if you need it!
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5 Courses / ~15 credits
and NUS 102 |
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SPRING SEMESTER
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5 Courses / ~15 credits |
- . Re-evaluate your schedule & major based on your first semester performance. What went well, what could be improved? Where can you find help?
- See your advisor to make course changes to utilize the F to R Policy and/or
avoid second semester sequences of courses your failed.
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SUMMER
- Take courses to catch up or get ahead |
- Courses at NU
- Transfer Course Permission |
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AT THE END OF YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR
YOU SHOULD BE AT OR NEAR THESE GOALS
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Total Credits = ~30+**
Total Courses = ~10+** |
**not counting LSK Courses, extra credits for required labs, the extra credit for 4 credit courses, or extra courses not relevant to your degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find academic information and forms?
Academic Advising Index
Academic Support Resources
Career Planning
Curriculum Cards
Forms
Where can I find more about exploring...
Minor(s)
Double Majors
Double Degrees
Who is my advisor or how do I contact my professors?
Your advisor is assigned by your department secretary. If you aren't sure who your advisor is or if it is listed incorrectly in MyNU use the Faculty Directory link below to contact the department secretary.
Advisor
Faculty Directory
What happens if I fail a course?
F to R Policy
Steps to Getting Back on Track
Academic Support Resources
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