P.A.W.S. Orientation and One-Stop-Shop

Preparing, Advising & Welcoming Students

P.A.W.S., which stands for Preparing, Advising, and Welcoming Students, is the name of the new student onboarding program that Fisk University will require of all first-year students starting their first semester in the fall term. P.A.W.S. is intended to help first-year students make a smooth transition to college and become used to the community on campus by providing them with opportunities to participate in a variety of programs and events.

 

 

P.A.W.S. 2024 Orientation Schedule

 


Preparing and Advising 

Students will meet with various key offices to complete the financial clearance process and academic advising:

  • Admissions

  • Financial Aid

  • Student Accounts

  • Residence Life and Campus Services

  • AESP (Academic Advising)

  • Registrar


Welcoming Students (New Student Orientation

  • First-year students will connect with their future classmates, prepare for life inside and outside the classroom, and learn to navigate campus life.

  • Workshops and sessions that will provide support and answer questions relating to academics, health, safety, college transitions, and support services.

  • Opportunity to meet with academic departments, an overview of university resources and technology, and a chance to interact with multiple university offices that will support the FISK University journey.


Summer Onboard sessions (S.O.S) are designed for newly admitted, first year students. There are five sessions, three virtual and two “in-person”. During S.O.S students will have a chance to hear from key Staff and faculty, learn about academic and extra-curricular programs, Financial aid, Admissions, Student Engagement, meet with Academic Counselors and Register for classes.


Summer 2024 Onboarding Sessions :

June 15th (Saturday) -In Person
June 18th (Tuesday)- Virtual
June 27th (Thursday) – In Person
July 11th (Thursday) – Virtual
July 27th (Saturday) - Virtual (International students)

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