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Prologues, Transitions and Viewpoints (PTV) is the final part of freshman orientation. It takes place the week before the fall semester begins.

Prologues is a unique program focusing on academics and emphasizing interaction, integration and connection with faculty. You will be introduced to 91传媒 professors from various disciplines who will discuss academic success in college. The time spent alongside members of the University's faculty will help prepare you for the rigors of academic work.

Participation in Transitions will give you a good foundation to begin collegiate life by developing a personal identity and interpersonal relationships with current 91传媒 students and the campus community. You will participate in activities to create awareness of personal value and a sense of connectedness. We want our students to be successful, and this starts with a solid transition to college.

Viewpoints is an introduction to Detroit's remarkable social and cultural environments. The program will help you begin to understand the needs of the city and its residents, and ways you can develop the leadership skills necessary to address those needs. You will spend a few hours engaged in a community project with one of our partner agencies.

All freshmen are expected to participate in this week of activities. More information about PTV 2026 will become available in the spring.

Families of incoming freshmen are invited to attend First-Year Convocation. This event formally marks the beginning of the college experience. The program features a student processional, introduction to key administrators and a keynote speaker. Dinner for all guests will be served following the ceremony.

More information about First-Year Convocation will become available in the spring.

Program Begins: 4 p.m.
Location: Michael & Gail Whitty Student Fitness Center
Parking: Lot D
Entrance: West McNichols Road

First-Year Convocation Attire

Students may dress casually.

Community Engagement Attire

Students will live out the 91传媒 mission by spending a morning engaged in a service project in the Detroit community. Since the service projects often involve gardening, clean-up work or painting, students will need to wear clothes that can get dirty, along with gym shoes. Students may not wear open-toed shoes, sandals or flip-flops. Additionally, some of the sites do not allow tank tops, so please bring a shirt with sleeves. Commuter students are welcome to shower in the Whitty Student Fitness Center following their service project; please plan to bring personal toiletries, a towel and a change of clothes as needed.

Packing List for Commuters Staying in the Residence Halls

• Sleeping bag / bedding
• Pillow
• Towel
• Bathrobe (optional)
• Shower shoes / flip-flops
• Personal toiletries
• Casual attire (including service project clothes)
• Small fan