Office of Student Life First Year Experience Programs

First Year Experience Programs

The first year experience program is designed to ease the transition from high school to college life. For many students the first year is the most important to ensure success in college. We feel students who utilize our programs and services will gain confidence, feel supported and become better students. For a list of programs and services the First Year Experience offers please contact Charlie Hueber at:

Charlie Hueber
Assistant Director of Student Life
936-468-1088
chueber@sfasu.edu

Jack Camp
Jack Camp is an optional program for incoming freshmen intended to establish friendships, learn about residence life, meet student leaders, become familiar with SFA traditions, and learn about SFA campus life in a very relaxed atmosphere. Jack Camp also allows students to get acquainted through recreation activities, intramural sports, and evening mixers.

Jack Camp as an organization works to develop the incoming freshmen, as well as the counselors and staff through a multitude of responsibilities. Opportunities to bond, share, work, and encourage allow the counselors and staff to learn valuable leadership and social skills. As a result, the freshmen will begin to develop relationships and a network of support that will aid in their transition to Stephen F. Austin State University.

Jack Camp is held in two sessions before classes begin to make it easier for many students to attend. The $150 fee covers meals, materials, recreation and even a welcome gift. What a value!

Once you arrive at Jack Camp, you will become part of several groups – your cabin, your family group, your tribe and your team. This will allow you to meet as many people as possible during your stay. With these groups you will play sports, enjoy team building exercises and participate in group discussions. We encourage you to meet and learn as much as you can from your counselors and fellow students. Topics for discussion will include Lumberjack Spirit, getting to know your roommate and how to navigate college from an insider’s point of view.

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SFA Freshman Convocation
Freshman Convocation is held the first Thursday of the fall semester. Join the SFA Faculty and Staff as we welcome you to campus and allow you time to meet with student organizations, academic departments and university officials who can help make your transition to campus that much easier. Consider this one stop shopping for problems great and small.

Every student who attends will have a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and will be awarded their “Class of 2011” t-shirts.

Welcome Center
Your first stop in the SFA campus this office will provide basic information to incoming and current students concerning life at SFA, campus traditions and how to get things done. The welcome center also serves as a stopping point for the community at large and provides campus maps and directions galore!

Parent’s Association
This is a program which is currently in production and is due to be rolled out for the 2008-2009 school year. The Parent’s Association will allow member parents for their voice to be heard by university administration, special discounts on campus and a network which allow parents to communicate and exchange ideas.

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