P.A.W.S. which stands for Preparing, Advising, and Welcoming Students, is Fisk University’s new student onboarding program requires the participation of all new students enrolling Fall of 2022. P.A.W.S. supports new students in making a successful transition to college and becoming acclimated to the campus community by providing them with opportunities to participate in various programs and events.

P.A.W.S. consists of programs and activities that:

• provide first-year and transfer students opportunities to network with their future classmates, prepare for life inside and outside the classroom and learn to navigate campus life.
• support and answer questions about academics, health, safety, college transitions, engagement, and support services through workshops, programs, and speaker series.
• provide an opportunity to meet with academic departments, an overview of university resources and technology, and a chance to interact with multiple university offices supporting the FISK University journey

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