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 are required to live on campus in the Multicultural Living Community.
- 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.
The first-to-second year retention rate for Stoutward Bound students is consistently higher than their peers.
