First Year Initiative

Welcome to Your First Year at Peirce College.

The First Year Initiative is focused on the needs of our first-year students. Here you will find helpful tips and resources to make your first year a success.

Getting Started >>

Check out our Checklist for Success, Ordering Books and Peirce 101 orientation course before your start your courses. Download a print-friendly welcome pack with all this information and more!

Support Services >>

The Walker Center provides a variety of programs and services to all students. Check out our free SMARTHINKING online tutoring and details on the placement test.

Useful Documents >>

Academic Calendar, College Catalog, Course Schedule, Student Policy Handbook, Advising Forms, Transcript Request, Degree Planning Sheets, and many other forms

Course Syllabi >>

Know what to expect with some of your early courses. Take a look at the course syllabi for foundation courses in English, math, accounting, and word processing.