First-Year Experience
The First-Year Experience (FYE) Program is an interdisciplinary initiative that provides first-year students with the resources and support to facilitate a successful transition to Â鶹ŮÀÉ. FYE serves as a roadmap of key experiences to build academic, social, career, and self-advocacy skills as well as a sense of community. The goal of FYE is to provide opportunities for students to get involved so they can discover their passions, dream about their futures, design a plan, and achieve their goals to soar in all their endeavors.
Building Your First-Year Experience at Â鶹ŮÀÉ
Look at the opportunities in each area by clicking on the tabs above. Which ones will make your first-year unforgettable?
Selections should come from all areas and support your academic, career, and personal goals.
Succeed
Early Academic Feedback
eSuccess
Fit First Year
Health & Wellness
Math Learning Center
Speaking Center
Tutoring & Academic Support
Undergraduate Research
Writing Center
Early Academic Feedback
- Your instructor will provide a snapshot of your academic performance early in the term and/or at midterm to identify if you may benefit from additional academic support.
- It is not a final grade and does not impact your GPA.
- They serve as an early warning system, allowing faculty to let you know if you are at-risk of failing or struggling in their class, and trigger interventions from academic advisors and support staff.
- Important: academic feedback reports should be used along with posted class grades do determine your progress.
- Students who receive and take action on the early outreach have improved their GPA by 1 full letter grade by the end of the term.
- Students who receive academic feedback can create a plan for change and improvement before it is too late.
- Around week 4 and at midterm.
Early Academic Feedback at Florida Atlantic
eSuccess
As part of the first-year experience, students taking any online course can access eSuccess support services, which includes:
- Online tutoring for select courses
- Online academic coaching
- Online student success workshops
- Technology loans
Want to know more?
Yes! Although our online academic support services are primarily virtual, our main office is located in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), GS 223. We can also coordinate meetings on Davie and Jupiter campuses, if needed.
Want to know more?
eSuccess at Florida Atlantic
Fit First-Year
If you are a new student at Â鶹ŮÀÉ or returning after three semesters, you are required to complete the Fit-First Year for Student Success trainings. To get off to a positive start, we want you to be prepared for success at Â鶹ŮÀÉ. Areas that may present challenges revolve around substance use, personnel health and safety, and finances. Additionally, early career preparation and planning is essential, and we provide training, resources and activities to enhance your career fitness.
For more information: /resources/healthwellness/As a member of the Â鶹ŮÀÉ community, you are expected to complete the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Kick-off Your Future Career Readiness Module, Alcohol and Other Drugs, CannabisEdu, Sexual Assault Prevention, Hazing Prevention 101, Mental Well-Being for Students, and CashCourse online trainings. Failure to do so may result in the inability to register for classes next semester.
Training can be accessed via
Health & Wellness
At Florida Atlantic, your well-being is part of our mission.
We’re committed to helping students thrive both in and out of the classroom. Across campus, you’ll find a range of offices and programs designed to support your academic journey, personal growth, and overall wellness. Most services are already included in your tuition and fees, so you can access the help you need without added cost. Explore this page to learn more about the resources available to you and how to connect with them.
For more information please visit: healthwellness
Check out our Student Resources on the flyer below. Feel free to print it or save it to your phone for easy access anytime!
/resources/documents/caring-for-every-owl-8.5x11.pdfÂ鶹ŮÀÉ doesn’t just provide a great education, it also supports your mental and physical well-being. To help connect you with the right resources, we’ve compiled these categories to help you find what you need.
Connect with the health and well-being resource you are looking for right in the palm of your hand.
Math Learning Center
The MLC is a tutoring center that offers free help in all undergraduate math courses at Â鶹ŮÀÉ. This includes help in:
- Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1130)
- College Algebra (MAC 1105)
- Trigonometry and Pre-calculus (MAC 1147, MAC 2210)
- All Calculus classes (MAC 2233, MAC 2311, MAC 2312, MAC 2313)
- Math Thinking in Context (MGF 1130, MGF 1131)
- Introductory Statistics (STA 2023)
- The MLC is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm, and 10 am to 4 pm on Friday.
- The SAM lab, our lab for College Algebra tutoring (MAC 1105) in General Classroom South (GS) 207, is open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm, and 9 am to 4 pm on Friday.
- Online tutoring is available remotely for online sections and selected courses on weeknights and Sundays.
- You can drop in anytime during our hours; no appointments needed.
The MLC offers a friendly environment where you can brush up your math skills. You can work on your math homework or prepare for a test. Our tutors are readily available to assist you and answer your questions.
Some extra credit opportunities are available through the MLC for MAC 1105 and business sections of MAC 2233. See your course syllabus or contact us for more information about such opportunities.
Health and Wellness at Florida Atlantic
The Speaking Center (TSC)
The Speaking Center serves students and faculty to help them become confident, effective communicators. Over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty have benefited from The Speaking Center since 2020.
Our consultants assist at every stage of presentation preparation—from research and outlining to delivery. We help you brainstorm, develop, and present effectively.
These skills help you express your ideas clearly, collaborate effectively, and achieve shared goals in all areas of life.
We look forward to helping you become a powerful speaker!
After your visit, you will learn to speak and listen more effectively while understanding why public speaking and communication skills matter. During your visit, you will:
- Construct and analyze speeches and presentations
- Engage with everyday communication
- Create meaning and connect with diverse audiences
- Apply communication skills to academics, careers, and personal life.
Everyone can speak. With engagement and effort, we'll show you how to do it effectively.
Want to know more?Visit TSC today! We're located within the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) on Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Boca Raton campus.
Schedule appointments at tutoring.fau.edu or visit our webpage: Schedule an Appointment | Â鶹ŮÀÉNot only can you make an online appointment on ZOOM, but for more comprehensive resources on public speaking and communication, visit the "Resources - Students" page.
This page offers valuable information and tools to further support your development as an effective communicator.
We accept applications for new peer tutors each semester. Positions available to undergraduates.
Requirements:
- Completed SPC-2608 or similar public speaking experience.
- Strong communication skills and interest in how communication works
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Two-semester commitment
- 6-8 hours available weekly
Math Learning Center at Florida Atlantic
Academic Support Services
Academic support services are non-remedial, free, and peer-led opportunities designed to help you:
- Learn course content effectively
- Strengthen your study skills
- Develop key competencies valued by employers
Years of data show that students who use these services consistently earn higher grades than those who do not.
Want to know more?
First-year students have access to a wide range of services, all included in tuition:
- Subject tutoring for Math, Science, Business, Engineering, and Languages
- Writing consultations for any written assignments
- Learning Assistants, Supplemental Instruction Leaders, and embedded tutors for select courses
- Speaking consultations for presentational communication
- Academic coaching and technology literacy for students enrolled in online courses
Want to know more?
TSC
Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI)
Undergraduate research is an exploration and investigation of questions we are interested in, guided by a faculty mentor. Research occurs in every major and discipline, such as:
- Working in a research lab, learning new techniques
- Examining historical artifacts or creating original works of art
- Conducting interviews and examining data
- And many more ways!
Undergraduate research plays a major role in a student’s academic success and learning, and provides core transferable skills for academic, professional, or career pursuits. These include:
- Building crucial skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis that employers and graduate schools love
- Discovering and contributing to how knowledge is created
- Receiving mentorship and fostering relationships with faculty already in your field of interest
OURI offers a variety of ways to help you with all aspects of undergraduate research. You can:
- Visit us in the Office – General Classroom South Suite 212
- Attend an OURI Workshop
- Visit with professors during scheduled office hours
- Join the Undergraduate Research & Inquiry Listserv
OURI offers multiple pathways and potential funding for students to get involved in research. Some of these include:
- Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP): Interdisciplinary team-based research opportunities focused on real-world impact
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (S.U.R.F.): 10 Week Summer Intensive Research Experiences
- Undergraduate Research Grants: Fund materials and supplies supporting your research
- OURI Peer Mentors: Connect with experienced student researchers who can help you get started
- And Many More!
OURI
University Center for Excellence in Writing (UCEW)
Schedule your visit today.
The UCEW hires consultants who have at least one semester of demonstrated success in writing. You can earn a stipend to help students improve their writing skills. Applications can be submitted online through our website.
Want to know more?Our main office is located in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), GS 223.
Students can also meet with consultants on the Jupiter campus at the John D. MacArthur Campus Library.