CARE
During the month of July, the university sponsors CARE (Collegiate Advisement Registration Experience), a series of programs for freshmen. New students are expected to attend one of these summer sessions, which focus on academic advisement, course registration and financial planning. Guardians are also encouraged to participate in the CARE programs tailored to parental issues. CARE dates for the summer are typically announced by the end of the fall semester.

Dates for this year's CARE sessions are coming soon!

Contact Persons: 
Joseph Cuda....(716)286-8566.....jhc@niagara.edu
Kathy Palazzo..(716)286-8566.....kmp@niagara.edu
Student Leadership Positions Available: 15 CARE student assistants

ORIENTATION
Just prior to the official opening of the fall and spring semesters, special programs are held to introduce new students to college life. Under the auspices of the campus activities office, orientation begins the process of connecting with others in the learning community, as well as provides time needed to become familiar with campus traditions and a new environment. Approximately 150 student leaders will be on campus early to assist new students in their transition to college life.

Contact Persons: 
Mati Ortiz...(716)286-8510....mortiz@niagara.edu
Bill Newton..(716)286-8510....wjn@niagara.edu
Student Leadership Positions Available: Two co-chairs, 25 executive board members and 60-75 group leaders

FIRST-YEAR NIAGARA
Attendance at a series of classes focusing on a variety of special college issues is mandated for freshmen during the first eight weeks of the fall semester. A satisfactory grade is needed to meet graduation requirements.

New students can be exempted from the course if they attempted 12 credits at another university. College courses taken while still in high school do not count toward this exemption. First-Year Niagara classes are taught by university administrators with the help of a student assistant.

Contact Persons: 
Joseph Cuda...(716)286-8566....jhc@niagara.edu
Rosanna Macri...(716)286-8566...rmacri@niagara.edu
Student Leadership Positions Available: 33 upperclass teaching assistants

TRANSFER PRE-REGISTRATION DAY
The Niagara University Admissions office offers this program in late April to prepare transfer students for the academic year.

Contact Person: Mark Wojnowski...(716) 286-8718