First Year Excellence (FYE) Program

The First Year Excellence Program serves as a stepping-stone for freshmen who are interested in becoming a part of the Lock Haven University Honors Program.  These students take FYE-designated General Education courses their first two semesters and participate in three hours of co-curricular activities per week.  These requirements are designed to help students successfully navigate the difficult academic transition from high school to college.  After successful completion of the FYE Program, students may be offered a position in the Honors Program.

Successful Completion of FYE Program

• Students successfully completing all requirements of the program with a GPA of at least 3.0 will receive a First Year Excellence certificate recognizing their accomplishments.

• Students successfully completing all requirements of the program with at least a 3.2 GPA will also be offered a place in the University Honors Program and the opportunity to compete for Academic Honors Scholarship in future years.

Academic and Co-Curricular Requirement Charts:

Academic Requirements:

Co-Curricular Requirements:

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students applying to the First Year Excellence Program must complete the following application: FYE Application.  Applications will be considered as they are received.