The primary purpose of this study was to explore the level and correlates of
adjustment problems freshman students are facing in Jimma University. The study
utilized three separately designed adjustment measures to collect data from 204
samples selected by multi-stage sampling procedure from the six colleges of the
university. The data was analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical
methods. The result showed that half (50%) of freshman students in Jimma
University experience social adjustment problems than educational and personalpsychological,
which were found to be moderate. The study further revealed that
female students are more prone to all forms of such adjustment difficulties,
particularly of social adjustment difficulties (t (202) = -2.63, p = 0.05) as compared
to their male counterparts. Finally, some implications are forwarded to further
reinforce similar studies and intervention mechanisms are suggested.