Kimberly, Bela, Leighton, and Whitney begin adjusting to college life. While Leighton falls out with her high school friends, Whitney clashes with a teammate, Kimberly struggles with culture shock, and Bela guns for a coveted spot on the school's comedy magazine.

The first week finds Kimberly feeling out of her league. Leighton excels academically but flounders in other areas. Bela coaxes Kimberly into attending a naked party. Whitney confronts Coach Dalton about his deception and attempts to broker peace with her soccer rival.

Following her drunken escapade, Leighton is forced to do community service. Meanwhile, Kimberly connects with Nico during a tutoring session, Bela dips her toe in the local dating app pool, and Whitney seeks to take her relationship with Dalton to the next level.

After going to a brunch for the most exclusive sorority on campus, Leighton forces herself to go on a date with a boy. Whitney confides in Willow about her relationship with Dalton. With Kimberly by her side, Bela speaks her mind at a high-profile Catullan alumni event.

In her efforts to prove a point, Leighton inadvertently invites the members of the women's centre to Nico's frat party. Things get weird when Bela crashes a Catullan gathering. Whitney's attempts to expose discrimination within the athletic department have consequences.

After reuniting with their parents for the first time since move-in day, the girls struggle through a family dinner. As Kimberly stresses over the bill, Leighton tries to calm her nerves, Bela plays the part of a neuroscience major, and Whitney's crushed by a let-down.

Kimberly discovers the thrill of casual sex with Nico. As she awaits the Catullan's final decision, Bela dodges unwanted advances from one of the editors. In an effort to get over Dalton, Whitney cosies up to Canaan, while Leighton takes the next step with Alicia.

Leighton plans Nico's surprise birthday party - where an unexpected deception sends Kimberly reeling. After a fellow Catullan writer confides in her, Bela worries she may have mishandled the situation. A rumour about Dalton threatens to implode Whitney's world.

After falling out with Nico, a distraught Kimberly considers cheating on a midterm. Leighton's fear of going public with Alicia upends their weekend getaway. Bela navigates the unjust fallout of exposing assault. Whitney faces the whole truth about Dalton.

In the wake of her honour code violation, Kimberly faces the possibility of expulsion. Bela's comedy dreams hang in the balance after she takes a stand against the Catullan's toxic culture. Leighton opens up about her sexuality, while Whitney confides in her mom.