About Us

UTSA First-Year Experience

Phone: (210) 458-7490

Email: firstyearexperience@utsa.edu

FYE's Mission

The First-Year Experience Program (FYE) is committed to supporting first-year-in-college-students through peer mentorship as they transition into university life. FYE Peer Mentors meet with students one-on-one to provide academic, social, and personal support in order to enhance student success.

FYE's Goals

Connecting incoming first year students with student leaders who can provide guidance from experience to make their first year a positive experience.

Equipping first year in college students with knowledge and access to resources

Facilitating first year student exploration to their academic studies.

Fostering a sense of campus community and belonging for first year students.

FYE's Values

Teamwork – supporting one another professionally and personally and student leaders in their growth

Collaboration – working with individuals and other campus programs to enhance the student experience