About Freshman Studies
Seton Hall's award-winning Freshman Studies program is a multifaceted
program designed to offer comprehensive academic advisement and guidance
to help freshmen meet their personal, academic and professional goals. Read More »
Academic Success Center
An award winning program since 1987, Freshman Studies has helped
thousands of students transition form high school to a successful
college career. Read more about our Spring workshops »
Seton Summer Scholars
This academic “boot camp" runs from June 29 to
August 2 and is aimed at students whose tests scores and GPAs were close
to the admission standard and who would benefit from the college
preparation program. More »
Mentoring and Advising
Mentors The Mentor is a professional adviser who serves as a professor in the
University Life course, as a resource for many questions about the
curriculum, and as a counselor to help freshmen plan their course of
study. More »
Peer Advisors Incoming Seton Hall freshmen are assigned peer advisers, SHU upperclassmen, to make the
transition to college life as smooth and enjoyable as possible. More »
Summer Reading
All incoming freshmen are asked to read a selected book over the summer, before beginning their first year. This year’s selection is This I Believe, a collection of essays about personal philosophy. The Summer Reading Program, which includes a summer essay contest, Fall semester programming, and course discussions, helps to foster the common learning experience at Seton Hall. Learn more »
This academic “boot camp" runs from June 29 to
August 2 and is aimed at students whose tests scores and GPAs were close
to the admission standard and who would benefit from the college
preparation program. 
All incoming freshmen are asked to read a selected book over the summer, before beginning their first year. This year’s selection is This I Believe, a collection of essays about personal philosophy. The Summer Reading Program, which includes a summer essay contest, Fall semester programming, and course discussions, helps to foster the common learning experience at Seton Hall. 
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