Kennesaw State University ranked among the top universities in the nation recognized for their first-year experience programs, as presented in U.S. News and World Report’s 2016-2017 Best Colleges Rankings edition (http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/first-year-experience-programs). KSU is one of only 28 institutions in the nation included in this year’s First-Year Experiences rankings. This marks the 13th year that KSU has been recognized among those institutions that are “stellar examples of first year experiences” (U.S. News and World Reports).

 

While many units within University College contribute to the success of our first-year students, the Department of First-Year and Transition Studies (FYTS) plays a significant role through its high-impact curricular initiatives such as first-year seminars and learning communities.

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"I am so proud to be associated with all of you who designed and fought for first-year programs and all UC/KSU faculty and staff who continue the tradition of excellence by teaching first-year seminars!", said Dr. Lynn Stallings, interim dean of University College.