College is often seen as one of life’s most exciting adventures, but it can also be one of the most challenging and lonely experiences for first-year students. More than 2 million freshmen enroll in colleges and universities around the United States each fall. They face various challenges, including navigating class schedules, choosing majors, coping with loneliness and mastering effective writing and note-taking. However, about 25% of students drop out between their first and second years. In response to these challenges, Utah Valley University leaders recognized the need for a support program for first-year students, particularly because student enrollment at the university continues to grow by about 4% to 5% each year. The solution came in developing the university’s First-Year Advising Center.