Welcome New Eagles!
Your first year of college is a time of discovery, growth, and possibilities. At Post University, our First-Year Experience is designed to ensure that every student begins their academic journey with confidence, purpose, and a strong sense of belonging. You will not only have the opportunity to learn how to succeed, but also to understand why your learning matters and how it connects to your future.
Through intentionally designed courses, personalized support from faculty and advising, and opportunities to build meaningful connections, you will have the opportunity to gain the skills, mindset, and habits needed to thrive throughout your academic journey and beyond.
What You Will Experience in Your First Year
Your first year at Post University is designed to help you build confidence, connection, and the foundational skills you will use throughout your academic journey. The visual below highlights the six core pillars of our First-Year Experience, each one aligned with learning outcomes and the courses that you will take.
Time Management
Balance academic, personal, and professional responsibilities
Students use planning tools, scheduling strategies, and daily habits that support consistency and lower stress,
Communication
Communicate clearly and confidently across written, spoken, and digital formats
Students practice academic, professional, and interpersonal communication skills through writing, audio, and/or video assignments.
Resource Engagement
Connect with the people, tools, and services designed to support your success
Learn to navigate advising, tutoring, wellness support, career services, library resources, and your academic community.
Digital Tools
Use essential technologies and research tools ethically and effectively
Build practical skills in Microsoft Office, Blackboard, cloud storage, APA citation, and responsible use of AI tools.
Wellbeing & Belonging
Develop the habits, relationships, and self-awareness that foster wellness and community
Put wellbeing at the center of our experience by connecting to peers and resources, and build a supportive sense of belonging that grounds students’ first-year experience.
Two Pathways. One Community.
Whether you are an online or on-campus student, your first-year experience is built on the same principles of connection, support, and academic growth.
Online Student Experience
For learners who balance work, life, and school, our online FYE offers flexibility while maintaining personalized support. You will engage in interactive courses, digital skill-building, and an ongoing connection with your advising team.
Campus Student Experience
On-campus students also experience a vibrant community, student organizations, athletics, and dedicated support services that help you settle into life at Post.
Student Support & Resources
At Post University, we believe in a personalized approach to learning and are committed to each student’s success. Whether you study on campus or online, you will receive individualized attention from our knowledgeable faculty and staff.
FYE News & Notes
Finding His Voice: Illinois Nurse Educator Shapes Student Wellness Through DNP Journey
Before Michael Taylor became a nurse, the idea had always been in the back of his mind. “My mom is a nurse, so I had that exposure growing up,” says the Illinois native. After high school, he went to college a few hours away, but wasn’t sure what he wanted to do. “I...
Washington Clinical Nurse Educator Bolsters Practice with DNP Educational Leadership
Rachel Radenkovic will never forget the day she stepped into a hospital and it felt like home. She was 19, visiting her aunt after she’d just had a baby. “That moment, I realized I wanted to work in the hospital setting,” says Rachel, who was already familiar with...
Ellen Kolling – Online Valedictorian
Ellen Kolling is Post University’s 2026 “Online Valedictorian.” Ellen is receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and during her academic journey, has maintained a 4.0 GPA; earned a place on the President’s List every term; and is an active participant in the...
Make Your Move
You can begin exploring your Post journey right now! Access to your financial aid, courses, email, and more by logging into your Student Portal. Visit the Student Portal Guide webpage to learn more or just go to the Student Login link at the top right corner of post.edu.
Your first year is just the beginning. At Post University, we are here to help you define your path, discover your purpose, and step confidently into your future.