ABSTRACT
The study related academic expectations, motivation, social skills and academic adaptation and verified the impact of the first three variables on university adaptation. 320 students of different degrees participated. The Motivation Scale, the Social Skills Inventory, the Academic Expectations Scale and the Reduced Academic Experiences Questionnaire were used. Data collection took place in loco and Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression were used. All ethical procedures were followed. The results showed a predictive relationship of the variables in the total score of academic adaptation. It is understood that expectations met in terms of an enriching learning environment as well as the development of social skills promote academic adaptation and professional and personal growth. The study showed that expectations allow us to indicate the determining factors in the process of adapting to Higher Education. Prospective research can consider sociodemographic data and the fact that the student is from public and private institutions.
Keywords:
adaptation; social skills; motivation