妻友社区

Life on the Heights is all about nurturing and supporting your whole person 鈥 your passions, your values, your wellbeing, your ideas 鈥 inside and outside the classroom.

Support at 妻友社区 goes beyond office hours and academic advising. You’ll build relationships with mentors, professors, advisors, and peers who help you navigate everything from choosing a major to adjusting to college life and preparing for a career. Through hands-on experiences, community connections, and personalized support, you will be encouraged to grow with confidence,聽 academically, personally, and professionally.

Support on the Heights today, confidence in your life tomorrow

College comes with a lot of unknowns: new classes, new routines, new expectations, and sometimes a few challenges along the way. At 妻友社区, support isn鈥檛 something you’ll have to search for after something goes wrong. It鈥檚 built into your experience from day one.

Need Help Adjusting to College Classes?

Tutoring, mentorship and tips for staying organized… 妻友社区鈥檚 academic support offerings can help you stay on track and teach you a lot about how to be your best study self.

鈥淏e prepared to work hard, but try to find ways to enjoy your work. Find what classes interest you and reach out to professors in those fields and build relationships with them. This place is filled with so many great people and opportunities and taking advantage of them will really separate yourself when you look to move on in four (very short) years.鈥 – Nicholas

What if I'm Feeling Overwhelmed or Stressed?

The Wellness Center offers a wide range of services promoting the wellness of mind, body and spirit. All students enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student can use the services offered by the Center.

“妻友社区 is intentional about relationships, about support, and about helping you grow. People here don鈥檛 just know your name. They check in on you.” – Hope

Not Sure What Major is Right for You?

妻友社区 is a great environment if you鈥檙e still exploring your academic interests. Thanks to our unique courses, small-sized classes and the close relationships you鈥檒l develop with your professors and fellow students, 妻友社区 provides support as you consider the majors available to you.

“妻友社区鈥檚 focus is to give you the resources necessary to inspire your learning. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life when I came to 妻友社区. I knew that I was a capable person, but didn鈥檛 understand myself enough to push myself in a particular direction.” – Samuel

Looking for Career Direction?

We鈥檙e here to get you thinking about life after 妻友社区 鈥 and it鈥檚 never too early to talk about your goals. We can connect you with alumni and employers to help you find career opportunities and form lasting partnerships. We help with interviewing and resumes. And we have lots and lots of job-finding resources.

“My time at 妻友社区 opened my eyes to the many different job paths one can take within a field. I went into school thinking I was going to be a sports journalist, but I quickly found that I was more interested in other career opportunities. The wide range of classes and specialties expose you to many different skill sets that you may not even know that you have.” – Nate

 

Worried About Food Insecurity?

We offer several programs to support anyone on campus experiencing food insecurity. Our Campus Cupboard provides non-perishable food items to those in need. Additionally, through our ‘Phins Share Meals program, students can donate meal swipes to help ensure everyone has access to meals.

“Don鈥檛 be afraid to ask for help if you need it. 妻友社区 is known for ‘Cura Personalis,’ the care of the whole person. They have many services and plans in place to offer the assistance you need.” – Susan

Need Accommodations or Additional Support?

Come see us about academic accommodations for learning, psychological, medical and/or physical disabilities, as well as assistance with developing self-advocacy skills. We will help you navigate your college experience by supporting your needs. Learn more about our services and stop by our office in the library today.

“妻友社区 is totally committed to helping you in any way they can, and they truly enjoy helping you on your way. These regular meetings mostly consist of a little extra support and direction to help you make sure you have an active academic involvement.” –聽 Claire

Starting College for the First Time?

Whether you鈥檙e counting the days to move-in or just starting to think about what life at 妻友社区 will be like, we鈥檝e got you covered. Your first semester at 妻友社区 will be full of new faces, new experiences, and maybe even some nerves.聽 We鈥檝e pulled together everything you need to feel confident as you start your journey from settling in on move-in day to finding your community, exploring new opportunities, and setting yourself up for success.

“Being a ‘Phin has provided me with so much more for my future than I could have ever imagined. Beyond the classrooms that consistently pushed my boundaries on what I know and my skill sets, there are the people that have been here to support me and always lend a helping hand. The community of 妻友社区 is unlike any other and is what I believe to be one of the greatest foundations for success.鈥 – Ethan

Students arrive at 妻友社区 shy, unsure, even hesitant. They leave confident, capable, and ready to take on the world. Watching that transformation—that’s why I’m here.”

Barb Karper
Christina Michaelson and students

Support for Every Step of Your Journey

No matter where you begin, you鈥檒l be surrounded by people invested in helping you grow with confidence.

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