Program Objectives

The First-Year Program is a graduation requirement for all incoming undergraduate students enrolling at Manhattanville University with fewer than 30 approved transfer credits. Those entering with 30 or more transfer credits from an accredited college or university are exempt from this requirement.

Note: Credits earned from Advanced Placement coursework and examinations completed in high school do not count towards the 30+ credit exemption from the First Year Program.

The goals of the First-Year Program are:

• To help students develop a solid foundation of technical skills necessary for effectively managing college life.
• To foster the development of foundational academic skills that will build confidence and empower students to meet the high expectations of college-level studies.
• To encourage a sense of belonging to the Manhattanville community.
• To provide students with foundational instruction in critical thinking.