The Passages ceremony marks the end of The First Year Experience

Learn more about the First Year Experience program

All freshmen enroll in Pfeiffer Journey, designed to help meet the demands of rigorous coursework and other challenges of college life.

Support from the Charles A. Cannon charitable trusts enhances the First-Year Experience for all

First Year Experience - Pfeiffer Journey

Pfeiffer University is dedicated to providing a first-year experience that provides a smooth transition to college life by engaging students in the life of the university, offering academic support to help you meet the demands of rigorous coursework, and providing opportunities that encourage development of the whole person.

Research indicates that when these services are available, freshmen are more likely to stay the course, prepared to meet the challenges of college life through graduation. We are committed to your academic success while you are a student so that you enjoy career and life success.

All freshmen enroll in Pfeiffer Journey, a 3-credit course (2 credits in the fall, 1 in the spring), taught by staff and faculty mentors who understand the value of their participation. For more information about The First Year Experience/Pfeiffer Journey, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , professor of communications and coordinator, First Year Experience.