Fenestra is our term for the first year experience. 在拉丁语中, fenestra means “window” and we encourage students to use their first year at Chapman to open their window of opportunity!
人: All students in their first term or year at Chapman are a part of the Fenestra, including both first-time and transfer students.
原因: We believe a student’s first term and year are critical for their success in college. This is supported by decades of student development research.
In order to help new Chapman students make a successful transition, we foster a sense of academic citizenship and help students:
- Make significant progress towards academic and career clarity.
- Achieve satisfactory academic performance.
- Cultivate meaningful connection with peers and faculty.
- Develop a sense of belonging within the University.
什么: Fenestra consists of four main components which emphasize a seamless college experience for students:
- 取向
- 居住生活
- 学术项目
- 社区参与.