Pfeiffer Journey

Your Pfeiffer Journey

Graduate with confidence and capability, fully equipped to embark on a rewarding career path. Through one-on-one guidance with dedicated faculty, hands-on experience and intentional personal development, The Pfeiffer Journey is a unique four-year program in which all students participate that takes mentorship to a level rarely found in undergraduate settings.

In addition to faculty and peer mentorships, students are encouraged to reflect on their strengths and interests to solidify their career choice, as well as benefit from academic support, relational development and leadership and internship opportunities, capping off senior year with career preparation that positions graduates ready to embrace a successful professional life.

The Pfeiffer Journey By Year

Freshman Year: Get Grounded

As you dive into your first semester, your First Year Experience (FYE) will help you make a smooth transition into college life and give you a sturdy foundation for success throughout your college career. Before classes even start, you’ll be connected with your faculty and peer advisor, have the opportunity to explore campus, connect with other students, and meet professors.  

Your First Year Experience is essential as a launching platform for future success, and The Pfeiffer Journey’s intentional program will help you make the most of your freshman year. 

YOU WILL:

• Attend SOAR, Pfeiffer’s summer new student orientation event, when you’ll come to campus for academic advising to register for classes, as well as familiarize yourself with campus while getting acquainted with fellow freshmen
• Experience your first Pfeiffer tradition at Convocation for your formal welcome to the Pfeiffer community
• Celebrate a successful FYE on the last day of spring semester with Passages, a campus-wide event congratulating freshman on completing their first year
• Establish your relationship with your faculty who will work with you to determine your career goals and your academic path to success

YOU’LL HAVE:

• Tons of resources that will help you adjust to college life 
• A firm grasp on skills to set you up with healthy academic, social and relational habits
• Guided career exploration with input from industry-experienced faculty
• A built-in way of meeting new friends and connecting with other students
• Access to P.R.E.P., a week-long program available to incoming freshman that provides an extra boost of preparation for college-level courses.

Sophomore Year: Explore options

Sophomore year is all about discovering yourself and possibilities for your life. Explore your interests and strengths to define your area of study and explore future career options. You’ll get to take part in the traditional faculty-led sophomore retreat, leadership development opportunities, and major-specific mentorship. With your strength and interests in mind, staff and peer mentors provide personal guidance as you grow confidently closer toward your academic and career goals.

Junior Year: Integrate Experiences

This is the year you sharpen your critical thinking and collaboration skills with The Pfeiffer Journey’s junior research project. And, as well as continuing to build faculty mentorships, you’ll gain real-world experience with internship opportunities and get a jump start on building your resume in the process.

Senior Year: Pursue Career and Purpose

Preparation is key for Pfeiffer seniors. In addition to completing a senior capstone project and continuing internship experiences, you’ll be coached on every aspect of post-graduation life, including portfolio and resumé development, the art of the interview, financial planning and grad school applications, putting you in an outstanding position to succeed personally and professionally as soon as you graduate.