Academic Development
Freshman Transition Class
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The purpose of the Freshman Transition Class is to provide strategies for success to freshmen student-athletes. Information about services, resources and activities available to student-athletes at Wake Forest University is provided. In addition you will learn life skills in academics, athletics, career development and personal development. Attendance is required for all six weeks of class. | ![]() |
SYLLABUS
| Week | Topic | Facilitators |
| Week 1 | Introduction Ultimate Road Trip Department Questionnaire | Dwight Lewis Julie Griffin Jessica Long |
| Week 2 | Getting to Know Your Professors Classroom Behavior | Faculty Panel |
| Week 3 | Stress Management Depression Homesickness | University Counseling Center |
| Week 4 | Social Networking Websites | Career Services Staff |
| Week 5 | Plagiarism Cheating | Z. Smith Reynolds Librarians |
| Week 6 | Sexual Responsibility Making Smart Decisions/STDs Rape | University Health Educators |
| Week 7 | Evaluation Pizza Party | Dwight Lewis Julie Griffin Jessica Long |
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee | Prospective Student-Athletes | Current Student-Athletes
Alumni Student-Athletes | Student-Athlete Resources | Awards and Recognitions | Publications | Photo Gallery






