Through the use of sociological research methods in scientific research, we survey and evaluate the level of psychological adaptation of first-year students at Thai Nguyen University branch in Lao Cai province on two psychological aspects: positive psychological states and negative psychological states. The survey analyzed the factors affecting the psychological adaptation of first-year students on aspects such as gender, place of residence, economy, teachers, friends, participating organizations, from analysis and evaluation, recommendations are made to increase the level of psychological adaptation of students through positive psychological states and minimizing negative psychological states.