According to our records your major is Undeclared. Undeclared Student Services are provided by the Office of First Year Experience in the ACCESS department to assist you in selecting an appropriate major. By identifying a major based on your academic strengths and career interests, you will be better able to experience success in your chosen field.

As part of Norfolk State University’s ongoing commitment to help you reach your full potential, FYE/ACCESS provides a variety of comprehensive academic support services designed to facilitate and improve individual student success, retention, and graduate rates. Services include tutoring, mentoring, supplemental instruction, computer lab instruction, and academic advising.

In addition you will be required to enroll in University Life (UNI) 101. UNI 101 is a course designed to help first year undergraduate students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the college environment, and acquire essential academic success skills. Common themes include orientation to campus services, the NSU mission and history, students’ rights and responsibilities and an appreciation of service-learning civic engagement. Students gain an overview of their learning strengths and weaknesses, and understand their learning style to learn more effectively and accomplish their goals. All incoming students should read the following books during the summer before enrolling as freshmen:

University-Wide

• Spencer Johnson, Who Moved My Cheese? for teens, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York, 2002.

ACCESS (Undeclared Majors)

• Grayson, Paul A., and Meilman, Philip W., Beating the College Blues: A Student's Guide to Coping with the Emotional Ups and Downs of College Life

You are embarking upon an exciting journey, as you transition from high school to college and seek your baccalaureate degree. We will be here to assist you every step of the way.

Gladys M. Bennett, Acting Executive Director
First Year Experience