Making COLLEGE COUNT - Exploring CAMPUS CULTURES MONTH-BY-MONTH

Sep 13, 2026

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A first-year success guide for University of Wyoming students focused on making college count through month-by-month exploration of campus cultures during the fall semester. The booklet outlines first-year programs such as Fall Bridge, Summer Bridge, first-year seminars, FIGs, and first-year experience initiatives including First Gen Scholars. It also presents academic support resources like STEP tutoring, supplemental instruction, writing center services, and early alert systems. Key sections cover starting the semester, student apps for success, UW policies, roommate relationships, residence hall etiquette, and practical learning strategies.

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Pages92

Reading Time32 min

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STARTING THE SEMESTER

APPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

DISCOVER UW POLICIES

ROOMMATE RELATIONSHIPS

Residence Hall Etiquette

ENGAGING IN THE GEM CITY

PREPARE FOR CLASSES

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SETTING SHORT AND LONG-TERM GOALS

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Making COLLEGE COUNT EXPLORING CAMPUS CULTURES MONTH-BY-MONTH Fall Semester LEARN PROGRAM - www.uwyo.edu/learnUniversity of Wyoming www.uwyo.edu/fye | first-year@uwyo.edu This booklet is brought to you by LeaRN Programs. Please check out our many student andfaculty success initiatives below: | FIRST-YEAR FOCUS
Fall Bridge
Summer Bridge
First-Year Seminar
First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs)First-Year Experience
First Gen Scholars | ADDITIONAL STUDENT &FACULTY SUCCESS PROGRAMSSTEP Tutoring
Supplemental Instruction
Writing Center
Early Alert
First-Gen Success OpportunitiesCommunication Across the Curriculum | | --- | --- | CONTENT DEVELOPERS* Allison Gernant Fall Bridge Human Culture Course Coordinator Mollie Hand Manager, First Year Experience First-Year Interest Groups, Summer Bridge April Heaney Director, LeaRN Programs Jessica Rardin User Experience Librarian Makayla Stewart Manager, Bridge & LeaRN Programs Jess Willford Manager, STEP & LeaRN Programs | STUDENT CONTRIBUTORS | | Peyton LunzerAbby MaddenJamie MateriMary SchwopeSienna TrujilloDavid Weitzel IIINathan Villalobos | | --- | --- | --- | | Olivia BalanoffJaron BartosvekMary Grace BedwellAustin BuckiusJordan CarlsonOlivia ColeNathan Coupal | Paige DelgadoHaley GarnerKassondra GiacchinoEmilee Inez
Darcye InhulsenMatt KratochvilDiana Loza | | *Special thanks to the Advising, Career, & Exploratory Studies program (ACES), Financial Services, and Residence Life & Dining for their assistance in creating this guidebook. Academic Calendar FALL 2025 | August 2025 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | | 31 | | | | | | | | September 2025 | | | | | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | | | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | | 28 | 29 | 30 | | | | | | October 2025 | | | | | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | | | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | | | November 2025 | | | | | | 1 | | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | | 30 | | | | | | | | December 2025 | | | | | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | | | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | | | | IMPORTANT DATES August 15First-Year Move-In August 16-22: Saddle UpAugust 25 - Fall Classes BeginAugust 29Last Day to Add Classes September 1Labor Day (no classes) September 3Last Day to Drop Classes October 13Semester Break (no classes) Spring Registration BeginsOctober 17 - Mid-Semester November 7Course Withdrawal Deadline November 21 All-School Withdrawal Deadline November 26-28 Thanksgiving BreakDecember 5Last Day of ClassDecember 8-12 - Finals Week December 13 - Jan. 19Winter Break January 20Spring Semester Begins ExploreCampusCultures!FIRST-SEMESTER COLLEGESUCCESSGUIDE! C ollege is a time of great growth, but most new students experience someculture shock as they acclimate to the new environment of university life.We encourage you to explore this guide with your instructors, peer leaders, advisor, and other friends or mentors who are beginning this college journey with you. If you have questions about the content of this guide or resources on the Universityof Wyoming campus,

FAQs

What first-year programs are highlighted for the fall semester?

The guide highlights Fall Bridge, Summer Bridge, First-Year Seminar, First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs), and First-Year Experience, including First Gen Scholars.

What academic support resources does the guide recommend?

It recommends STEP Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, the Writing Center, Early Alert, and First-Gen Success Opportunities.

Which topics help students prepare for the semester and daily campus life?

Sections cover starting the semester, apps for student success, UW policies, roommate relationships, residence hall etiquette, and practical steps for class readiness and goal setting.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Mali