Academic Development

Freshman Transition Class
The purpose of the Freshman Transition Class is to provide strategies for success to freshmen student-athletes. Information about services, resources and activities available to student-athletes at Wake Forest University is provided. In addition you will learn life skills in academics, athletics, career development and personal development. Attendance is required for all six weeks of class.
 

SYLLABUS

Week Topic Facilitators
Week 1 Introduction
Ultimate Road Trip
Department Questionnaire		 Dwight Lewis
Julie Griffin
Jessica Long
Week 2 Getting to Know Your Professors
Classroom Behavior		 Faculty Panel
Week 3 Stress Management
Depression
Homesickness		 University Counseling Center
Week 4 Social Networking Websites Career Services Staff
Week 5 Plagiarism
Cheating		 Z. Smith Reynolds Librarians
Week 6 Sexual Responsibility
Making Smart Decisions/STDs
Rape		 University Health Educators
Week 7 Evaluation
Pizza Party		 Dwight Lewis
Julie Griffin
Jessica Long