Join Stoutward Bound, a learning and living community for first-year students.
SWB is designed to provide students with an early start on college in a supportive environment committed to preparing them for success and their transition from high school to college. Our goal is for students to thrive in academic resilience together in community.
100% of Participants Recommend Stoutward Bound to Incoming First-Year Students.
Learning Community
- Students move to campus one week before the start of the fall semester to get to know the campus.
- Participate in workshops on transitioning to college.
- Students take a common course together.
- Students meet with the Stoutward Bound advisor and peer leaders for intentional one-on-one attention providing a link to campus resources, offer encouragement and support.
Living Community
- Participants must reside/intend to reside on campus in the Multicultural Living Community (MLC). The MLC is open to all students.
- Academic support is provided through student outreach and community study sessions.
- Students will be given opportunities for personal growth through workshops, community activities and leadership development.
