{"id":1208,"date":"2023-03-31T18:54:48","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T18:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/k-plan\/?page_id=1208"},"modified":"2025-11-19T09:27:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:27:34","slug":"k-by-year","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/k-plan\/k-by-year\/","title":{"rendered":"K by Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your K-Plan<\/em> by Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since every student comes to K with their own unique interests and needs, no two students\u2019 K-Plan <\/em>will look quite the same. You will have the flexibility to chart your four years at K in a way that is best suited for you and your growth. Below you can explore the timeline and milestones your K-Plan <\/em>might include.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First-Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first year is centered around acclimating to life at K and your newfound independence; honing your critical thinking, writing and communication skills in preparation for the rest of your college experience; and exploring your academic and social interests. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To familiarize you with K, the College offers a host of orientation programming and guidance, including LandSea (an optional pre-orientation wilderness experience), a five-day orientation upon move-in, first-year forums, a personal academic advisor and peer first-year experience mentors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the year, you are encouraged to take courses in multiple departments across campus to broaden your thinking and explore your passions. In fact, the only required class is your first-year seminar, which prepares you for K\u2019s caliber of study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable Milestones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n