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New Student Experience
Paul L. Foster Success Center
Week by Week
Week 0-1: Arrival
Week 2: Finding Connection
Week 3: Academic Foundations
Week 4: Time & Stress
Week 5: Academic Adjustment
Week 6: Belonging & Traditions
Week 7: Midterms
Week 8: Reset & Reflect
Week 9: Purpose & Direction
Week 10: Planning Ahead
Week 11: Balance & Support
Week 12: Academics + Future
Week 13: Finals Prep
Week 14: Thanksgiving Break
Week 15: Finish Strong
Week 16-17: Reflection & Transition
Your First-Year Priorities
Build Your People
Manage Real Life
Succeed Academically
Take Care of Yourself
Think Beyond the Classroom
How NSE Helps You Succeed
How NSE Connects to Life at Baylor
How the NSE Course Works
What the NSE Course Is
Why Baylor Includes the NSE Course
New Student Experience
Week by Week
Week 14: Thanksgiving Break
Week 14: Thanksgiving Break
Events
Nov
23
2026
Thanksgiving holidays (Students)
(ends Nov 27, 2026)