First-Year Experience

ARCADIA WILL INSPIRE YOU

Welcome to Arcadia!

Whether you are a freshman or transfer student, your first year at Arcadia sets the stage for your educational career. You will study interesting topics, become immersed in campus life, work alongside classmates and faculty, and engage in local and global communities to make a difference.

Students attend Orientation
 
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Orientation is time to meet, learn and grow. You will also complete academic inventories that will place you into appropriate classes.

DISCOVER YOUR FIRST DAY

Orientation Ignites
Student in discussion reading the back of a book
 
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Common Read

All first-year students read the same Summer Reading book before arriving on campus to spark conversation.

2020 BOOK AND AUTHOR

Common Read
Arcadia students participating in a first-year seminar.
 
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Choose from dozens of different courses designed to spark intellectual curiosity and build relationships.

ABOUT FY SEMINARS

First-Year Seminar
 
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In the spring, you'll take a course that includes a week of study abroad during your semester break.

LEARN ABOUT PREVIEW

PREVIEW the World
Student talking to an employer at Arcadia's Career Fair.

Career Preparation Begins in Your First Year

It's never too early to meet with the Office of Career Education. From day one, Arcadia students can explore and develop career options using a variety of resources, including KnightLink.

Career Education Events

The office runs events throughout the academic year including job fairs, resume building, career education, and internship opportunities. 

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Apply to Arcadia

Enrollment Management
1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342)
admiss@arcadia.edu

How to Apply

Visit Us

Join us for an Information Sessions and Campus Tour, or attend an Open House. 

Plan Your Visit

Contact Us

Office of Undergraduate Studies
Taylor Hall, Room 112
215-572-2929