My daughter is about to start college – in Virginia, no less! That is, like, five states away! As a reasonably involved dad, this is kind of a big deal for me. In thinking about my experience as a ...

Orientation at Boston College — a time when incoming students register for classes, meet peers and learn about campus resources — lasts three days. The school year at this Jesuit Catholic university ...

Participation in extracurricular activities and campus events is tied to student retention, but a significant number of students don’t get plugged in. A 2024 survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation ...

Penn’s College of Arts and Sciences introduced a new pilot curriculum for first-year students this fall, aiming to provide a broad liberal arts education through an integrated set of courses. The new ...

Starting college represents a dramatic change for thousands of young people each year. Here are 22 tips to make sure that you start out strong – and stay that way!