First-Year Experience

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First-Year Experience Mission Statement        

The Wright Experience aims to foster a successful first-year student experience through strategic programming focusing on positive academic communities. Through a partnership with faculty, staff, and students, our programs create a community for students to engage, succeed, and connect at Wilbur Wright College.​      

First-Year Experience Vision

The Wright Experience will transform the experience of new students at the college by cultivating and curating a culture that exemplifies collaboration, engagement, and innovation. 

Guiding Philosophies  

The First-Year Experience team is committed to a set of guiding philosophies that inform our work and interaction with students as we help navigate their collegiate experience. The Wright community believes our values must reflect our diverse student population and their lived experiences that impact their journey to and through our institution. As we embrace our past and look toward the future, we embody the values and philosophies that uplift the college mission.        

v  Assessment          

v  Collaboration         

v  Continuous Improvement          

v  Data Mindfulness          

v  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility           

v  Intentionality          

v  Student Success          

First-Year Experience Programming          

The first-year experience at Wilbur Wright College is full of unique opportunities to help you successfully transition to academic and student life, and make the most of your Wright Experience. Here is a sampling of programs and opportunities to engage, connect, and succeed:          

First-Year Seminar Course -INTDSP 101        

First Flight Mentorship Program        

Jump Seat Peer Mentorship Program     

RAMS Week 

RAMS WEEK is a week of programs designed to engage and empower students before the start  of the semester. You will have an opportunity to meet other students and staff members, familiarize yourself with college programs and student services, and receive an overview of academic and student life.

New Student Convocation         

Convocation is a ceremony to welcome and celebrate incoming students to Wilbur Wright College.

Level-Up 

This program is designed to assist students in accelerating their progression in Math to reduce the time and cost of college-level mathematics completion. As well as receive in-depth wrap-around services and student support services.           

Summer Start          

Summer Start is a 6-week summer bridge program that creates a supportive bridge for CPS graduates to take college-level classes with support to improve their English and Math skills and get a head start on their degree.     

If you have questions or want more information, please contact wrightfye@ccc.edu​  ​