Since 1999, UConn's FYE program has offered courses and services that foster student success, development, transition, and leadership. Through our course offerings, first and second year students at the University study and engage in exploration, learning, and research in small 19 seat seminar sections.

FYE course offerings are taught by instructors drawn from departments and colleges throughout the university system  who are assisted by undergraduate peer mentors and graduate leaders, allowing our courses to become collaborative, community-based offerings for active and experiential learning.

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Upcoming Events

  1. 3/19 Waterbury Workshop: Bouncing Back: Academic Resilience
  2. 3/19 Closed Workshop
  3. 3/19 Storrs Workshop: Bouncing Back: Academic Resilience
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Welcome back from spring break!❤️
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Welcome back from spring break!❤️
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All smiles from FYE & @uconnpd_officertildy because we’re looking forward to seeing you after break!☀️😁
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All smiles from FYE & @uconnpd_officertildy because we’re looking forward to seeing you after break!☀️😁
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Happy TA Tuesday! We’re happy to introduce one of our awesome TAs Tomas Vence!🌟 Read more about why he wanted to join FYE. 
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Happy TA Tuesday! We’re happy to introduce one of our awesome TAs Tomas Vence!🌟 Read more about why he wanted to join FYE.
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Happy spring break from FYP!☀️ We hope this week will be a time to relax & take extra care of yourselves💕 
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Happy spring break from FYP!☀️ We hope this week will be a time to relax & take extra care of yourselves💕
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Starting off our TA Tuesdays strong by introducing you to Sophia Rotondaro!🌟 Read more about why Sophia joined our programs!😊
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Starting off our TA Tuesdays strong by introducing you to Sophia Rotondaro!🌟 Read more about why Sophia joined our programs!😊
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Give it up for the birthday girl @polina_uconn 🥳🎊 We are so thankful for all that you do for FYP!💕
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Give it up for the birthday girl @polina_uconn 🥳🎊 We are so thankful for all that you do for FYP!💕
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Sharing the powerful voices of @schola2rs_house this Black History Month. Hear their heartfelt testimonials on what this month means to them, as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future.🌟
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Sharing the powerful voices of @schola2rs_house this Black History Month. Hear their heartfelt testimonials on what this month means to them, as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future.🌟
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Introducing Yawen, our International First-Year Student Specialist! ✨ Yawen is here to offer support to international students with any questions they may have. Feel free to stop by her office hours in Rowe 235 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 2 pm, as well as Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 4 pm. 
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Introducing Yawen, our International First-Year Student Specialist! ✨ Yawen is here to offer support to international students with any questions they may have. Feel free to stop by her office hours in Rowe 235 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 2 pm, as well as Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 4 pm.
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A quick recap of the @uconnlc Top 25 Celebration! 📸🎊 What a great evening to celebrate this national recognition from U.S. News & World Report! Thank you to those who joined us for this celebration. 
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A quick recap of the @uconnlc Top 25 Celebration! 📸🎊 What a great evening to celebrate this national recognition from U.S. News & World Report! Thank you to those who joined us for this celebration.
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The C.R.O.W.N. Act is all about Creating A Respectful And Open World For Natural Hair❤️Please join us in Werth Tower on February 25th from 11am- 6pm to celebrate C.R.O.W.N. Day!  We wish to celebrate natural hair and provide free hair services for students. There will be food, games, & more! 🌟
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The C.R.O.W.N. Act is all about Creating A Respectful And Open World For Natural Hair❤️Please join us in Werth Tower on February 25th from 11am- 6pm to celebrate C.R.O.W.N. Day! We wish to celebrate natural hair and provide free hair services for students. There will be food, games, & more! 🌟
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Meet Val, our new Assistant Director of Academic Support! Val brings so much joy to this team and she is here to support students with their academic needs in the AAC.📚Please join us in welcoming her to our team! 😊
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Meet Val, our new Assistant Director of Academic Support! Val brings so much joy to this team and she is here to support students with their academic needs in the AAC.📚Please join us in welcoming her to our team! 😊
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It’s David’s birthday!🎉 Best birthday wishes from our FYP family!🥳
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It’s David’s birthday!🎉 Best birthday wishes from our FYP family!🥳
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Sharing the love from FYP!💘 Happy Valentine’s Day!💌
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Sharing the love from FYP!💘 Happy Valentine’s Day!💌
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Welcoming the Lunar New Year with joy from First Year Programs!🧧✨ 
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Welcoming the Lunar New Year with joy from First Year Programs!🧧✨
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FYE Mentor applications are due TOMORROW!⏰ Let’s hear from some students about why we think you should apply to be an FYE Mentor.🌟
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FYE Mentor applications are due TOMORROW!⏰ Let’s hear from some students about why we think you should apply to be an FYE Mentor.🌟
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We’re celebrating Lunar New Year in Rowe 234 tomorrow! 🧧✨ Come join Kristy in the FYP Office from 11am -2pm TOMORROW to make lanterns, write best wishes, & more! 
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We’re celebrating Lunar New Year in Rowe 234 tomorrow! 🧧✨ Come join Kristy in the FYP Office from 11am -2pm TOMORROW to make lanterns, write best wishes, & more!
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Have questions about being an FYE Mentor? We’ve got you covered.👍 We’ll be in the library lobby today until 2pm to answer all your questions & tell you more about what we do! And while you’re there, we’ll throw in a free munchkin too!😉
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Have questions about being an FYE Mentor? We’ve got you covered.👍 We’ll be in the library lobby today until 2pm to answer all your questions & tell you more about what we do! And while you’re there, we’ll throw in a free munchkin too!😉
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As Collin shared with us, being an FYE Mentor is FUN!✨ Come join our program to build your facilitation & leadership skills, but also to have fun & meet new people. FYE Mentor Applications are due February 9th!💥
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As Collin shared with us, being an FYE Mentor is FUN!✨ Come join our program to build your facilitation & leadership skills, but also to have fun & meet new people. FYE Mentor Applications are due February 9th!💥
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There are simply not enough words to describe what it means to be an FYE Mentor 🌟 FYE Mentor applications are due on February 9th. Come join our program and be a part of something extraordinary!
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There are simply not enough words to describe what it means to be an FYE Mentor 🌟 FYE Mentor applications are due on February 9th. Come join our program and be a part of something extraordinary!
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