The Office of First-Year Experience is located in the Patriots' Casa, Suite 203.
The Office of First-Year Experience works with you as you transition into the university. Our programs are designed to challenge and support students across the first year and to connect you to outstanding learning opportunities that will help you to achieve your academic goals.
07/27/2026
The First-Year Experience team had such a great time helping out with New Student Orientation. 🐾⭐️
Teaching future students about our great programs including Jag2Jag, First-Year Seminar, Common Experience, PROWL, Jaguar JumpStart, and Learning Communities! 🩶
07/13/2026
Blasting off through the first week of Jaguar JumpStart. 🚀
We had a lot of fun getting to know everyone, and we even kicked off our first 2 workshops.
Follow us to stay updated on all things JumpStart! 🪐
06/01/2026
Summer has officially started, Jags! 🐾 Here’s what we have going on in June 🍉☀️
06/01/2026
Hello incoming Jags, the countdown to Jaguar JumpStart begins. We have 35 days till JumpStart begins. Keep an eye out at NSO for the First-Year Experience office to reserve your spot!!! 🐾 💫
05/20/2026
Need help crafting a standout scholarship application? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual workshop in partnership with the Writing, Language, and Digital Composing Center (WLDCC) to get the tools and support you need to submit a strong PROWL Pathway Scholarship application.
The deadline to apply for the PROWL Pathway Scholarship is on June 30th.
For more information, make sure to check your jaguar email!
05/01/2026
It’s almost Summer, Jags! Here’s what we have going on this May ☀️ Finals week is coming up, you got this! 📚Let’s finish off strong.
04/30/2026
We’re so proud of all our Jaguars and our First-Year Student Award recipients! 🎉🐾
If you were unable to attend the Cording Ceremony, make sure to stop by the Office of First Year Experience, located in room 203 in Patriots’ Casa, Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm, to pick up your cord and certificate.
04/27/2026
Hey Jag2Jag Mentees, finals are just around the corner 👀. Prepare with some insight from your mentors and an event!!!! 🐾
03/02/2026
First-Year Student Award nominations are open ✨
Know a first-year who’s been showing up and standing out? Nominate them and let’s celebrate it. 🏆
Nominations are open from March 2nd to March 31st at 5pm!
03/02/2026
March is stacked 🍀✨
From mentor meetups to tabling, study sessions, and Spring Break vibes—FYE has something going on all month long. Save this calendar, pull up, and don’t miss out 💚📅
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |