5 Smart Tips to Own Your Pace Experience

Starting college is a big move—and at Pace, it’s your moment to take the lead. From finding your rhythm to navigating new responsibilities, the choices you make now help shape your experience. We’ve curated five smart, straightforward tips to help you start strong and thrive as a first-year student.

Two Pace students sit in the Learning Commons with a laptop
Pace University student sitting near a window looking at her laptop with feet propped up on table
Alyssa Cressotti

College is your next big step—and at Pace, you're in charge. That means showing up, speaking up, and taking responsibility for your future. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own, but success starts when you take the lead.

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Check your Pace email—every day.
    Opportunities, deadlines, alerts, and class updates live here. Want to stay in the loop? Make checking your email part of your daily routine.
  2. Build a relationship with your academic advisor.
    Your advisor is your go-to for course planning, exploring majors, and keeping your graduation goals on track. The earlier you connect, the more support you’ll have.
  3. Show up—and say yes.
    Go to that event. Try that club. Introduce yourself. Getting involved early helps you meet people, build confidence, and create a sense of community.
  4. Ask for help when you need it.
    Everyone needs support. Whether it's tutoring, counseling, or food assistance, Pace has resources to help you stay strong and succeed. Use them—they’re here for you.
  5. Stay connected and take initiative.
    You’re in charge of your time, your choices, and your experience. That means reading instructions, meeting deadlines, and asking questions when things aren’t clear. Being proactive is one of the best skills you can build here.
Contains Video
No

More from Pace

Students

Getting ready for college is a big deal—and joining the Pace Community makes it even more exciting. Your student isn’t just heading off to college; they’re stepping into a world of opportunity. Here are five ways to help them navigate the transition and start strong at Pace.

Trump’s Plan to Control More Civil Servants Disrupts Opposition

Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Josh Galperin speaks with Bloomberg Law about proposed changes to the federal civil service system, highlighting how the plan strategically favors the current administration. 

Josh Galperin, Associate Professor of Law  at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law
Contains Video
No
In The Media
Related Profiles

Trump Administration Ramping Up Immigration Crackdown

Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman continues to offer insightful commentary on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. He warns that the president is "using every weapon at his disposal" and stresses the consequences of undermining judicial independence. 

Bennett L. Gershman, Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law
Contains Video
No
In The Media
Related Profiles

JoJo Siwa, The 'Big Brother' Scandal And What Happens When Child Stars Grow Up Before Our Eyes

Dyson College of Arts and Science

Dyson Professor Melvin Williams offers commentary in USA Today on JoJo Siwa’s evolving public image, calling it an “important conversation starter for young fans figuring things out for themselves in real time”. 

Pace University's associate professor of communication and media studies Melvin Williams
Contains Video
No
In The Media
Related Profiles

Trump and Imperial Power

Elisabeth Haub School of Law

In a new New York Law Journal op-ed, Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman draws a provocative comparison between President Trump’s executive ambitions and those of Roman Emperor Caligula. 

Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Bennett L. Gershman,
Contains Video
No
In The Media
Related Profiles

Trump’s First 100 Days Show Him Dictating The Terms Of Press Coverage − Following Hungarian Strongman Viktor Orbán’s Playbook For Media Control

Dyson College of Arts and Science

Professor Adam Klein pens an op-ed in The Conversation analyzing President Trump’s second-term media strategy. He draws parallels to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s approach to press control, arguing the administration is reshaping media coverage by dictating access and messaging. 

Contains Video
No
In The Media
Related Profiles

How Did New Jersey's Jones Road Wildfire Start?

Dyson College of Arts and Science

Environmental Studies Professor Matthew Aiello-Lammens provides an expert analysis to WHYY (part of NPR and PBS) discussing the fire risks associated with dry conditions and wind patterns following the Jones Road wildfire in New Jersey.

Contains Video
No
In The Media
Related Profiles

Withdrawing From Mine Ban Treaty Would Be A Self-Inflicted Strategic Defeat For European Security

Dyson College of Arts and Science

Political Science Professor and International Disarmament Institute Co-director Matthew Bolton warns in Inkstick Media that withdrawing from the Mine Ban Treaty would be a strategic setback for European security and global arms control.

Pace University Political Science Professor and International Disarmament Institute Co-director Matthew Bolton, PhD, speaking at United Nations
Contains Video
No
In The Media
Related Profiles

How To Power A City

Dyson College of Arts and Science

Professor Melanie La Rosa’s documentary How To Power A City will begin airing nationwide on PBS on May 24. The film, which explores renewable energy projects and the people powering them, has been nominated for multiple awards and will also be available on Kanopy. 

Contains Video
No
In The Media
Related Profiles

IRS Brain Drain Could Undermine Enforcement, Tax Experts Warn

Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Haub Law Professor Bridget Crawford pens an op-ed in National Law Journal that gutting the IRS workforce threatens tax fairness and legal accountability. She warns that weakening the agency shifts the burden onto law-abiding taxpayers and enables evasion by the wealthy. 

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Distinguished Professor Bridget J. Crawford
Contains Video
No
In The Media
Related Profiles
Subscribe to