"A long-awaited book, destined to become a classic."
--Jane A. Lamb Nichols, acting vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, University and Community College System of Nevada

The Senior Year Experience is the long-awaited sequel to the 1989 classic book The Freshman Year Experience. Like its highly acclaimed predecessor, this important book fills a gap in the literature on the topic of student transition. It offers a blueprint of the best ideas and strategies for ensuring that the end of the college experience is as promising as the beginning.

JOHN N. GARDNER is executive director, National Resource Center for The Freshman Year Experience and Students in Transition, University of South Carolina.

GRETCHEN VAN DER VEER is director of staff training and development, Corporation for National Service.