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The First Year Student Services office provides support to students, families, and faculty/staff who have questions with anything related to the first year.

FYSS also provides programs and services to First Year Students to promote the successful completion of the first year. These include the Foreword Summer Bridge Program, College Success classes, first year drop-in problem solving and freshmen events.

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 Hope to see you soon!

Charlene Lobo Soriano, Ed.D., NCC
Associate Director, Academic Support Services
University Advisor, Director of Academic Development and Technological Innovation in Advising

University of San Francisco
415/422-6841


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