Pre-Orientation Program for First-Generation Students
Date of Award
Spring 5-11-2018
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Counseling
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Taryn Akgul
Keywords
Orientation, pre-orientation, first-generation, college students, social integration, academic integration
Abstract
The transition from high school to post-secondary education presents a season of adaptation for many students. For students who are the first in their family to attend college, integrating into a new set of unfamiliar academic and social expectations is an even greater challenge. In addition to the unique struggles that first-generation college students face, they often also are presented with the obstacle of being between two worlds or having multiple identities. As the demographic make-up of our campuses change, it’s important that the programs and processes meet the needs of our students. With a focus on academic and social integration through the lens of Tinto’s model of student persistence, a carefully curated pre-orientation program targeted for first-generation college students is developed.
Recommended Citation
Hoeschen, Holly, "Pre-Orientation Program for First-Generation Students" (2018). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 15.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/15