What is FYE?

The mission of the FYE program at Florida State University is to:

The Office of New Student & Family Programs in the Dean of Students Department is committed to serving the students and families of Florida State University by:
- Providing programs, resources, and education that support successful transitions
- Empowering students to achieve academic and personal success in support of the Institution’s mission and Seminole Creed
- Encouraging an understanding and appreciation of a pluralistic society
- Developing students as leaders who are civically engaged and globally responsible

What does FYE credit count toward?

Aside from receiving an awesome education on the academic and social environment of FSU, the one credit that you can receive towards FYE does count toward an elective credit, which counts toward graduation.

What can I expect to know after taking FYE?

In FYE you can expect an exciting experience that will be like no other class that you will ever have! Each class is designed to provide you information that will benefit your academic and social transition into the university. Class exercises and discussions are designed specifically assist you in making new friends, while at the same time, challenging you to explore your goals and ideas about yourself and life in general. From FYE you will come out with a sense of comfort knowing that there are friends, faculty and staff that are here to assist you.

How long is each class?

FYE classes meet twice a week and last 50 minutes during the Fall, and 75 minutes during the Summer C term.

How long does the class last during the semester?

FYE classes are shorter than most courses that you take at FSU. This is because we would like to provide students with as much needed information about the university as early as possible. Summer C FYE classes last the entire Summer C term (6 weeks). Fall and spring term FYE classes last for 8.5 weeks. Generally, fall classes end at or near the end of October, while spring sections end at or near the end of February.

The History of The First Year Experience Idea

Throughout the history of higher education, adjustment to college has been an issue for first-year students and institutions. First-year students have often faced, and continue to deal with the difficult challenges of learning a new set of rules with regard to their new environment, both socially and academically. As such, the first year of college has been seen as a critical time to build a student's confidence and commitment to higher education by providing assistance that would ease the tension of adjusting to college.

The first extended orientation course was offered at Boston University in 1888, while the first freshman seminar course for credit was offered in 1911 at Reed College in Portland Oregon. Throughout the early part of the 20th century institutions increasingly offered these types of courses to students. However toward the middle of the century institutions began to drop these courses as a result of faculty objections to the course.

It wasn't until the 1960's that extended orientation courses experienced resurgence. During this time, college administrators realized the increasing need for the course as a result of the increasing diversity of students who were enrolling in college. Pressure to provide assistance to students from various backgrounds and levels of preparation began to mount. While there were several institutions that provided these types of courses, the first-year experience movement did not begin until 1972 when John Gardner developed University 101 at the University of South Carolina. Since then, University 101 has been the model extended orientation course for higher education throughout the world! To date over 70 percent of the institutions of higher education in this country have an extended orientation course or freshman seminar.

The History of FYE at Florida State University

During the fall semester of 1992 FYE was offered as a zero-credit course to first-year and transfer students at Florida State University. While being conducted in a class setting the course also provided a series of informal meetings between first-year students and volunteer student affairs staff members throughout the term which were geared toward assisting students in making an effective transition to FSU.

However in 1997, the format of the course was changed to a two-credit, graded course. Currently FYE is a one-credit, satisfactory/unsatisfactory course that meets two times per week over 6 week period during the Summer C term, and a 8.5 week period in the Fall.

Why Take FYE?

Sometimes changes are not easy to make and there are times when you might need a little help. Making the transition to a large campus such as Florida State University is a little tough for some students. That is why we designed AMS 1363: The First Year Experience (FYE) course .

FYE is an innovative, one-credit hour course dedicated to helping new students like you succeed. Team-taught by faculty staff and peer leaders, this course is designed to help you get on the right track during your first few months at Florida State University. If you enroll in the FYE course, you will probably adjust more easily to college life.

Academic Success

Learn what works and what doesn't work in college classes.
- Study skills, time management, etc.
Reeive personalized attention that you may not get in other classes.
Meet with your academic advisor
Hear from other students about how they have gotten involved and the positive impact it has had on their college career
Find out about the many different possibilities for involvement on campus with over 400 different student organizations

Personal Development

Learn from your almost 40,000 fellow Seminoles and their wide array of backgrounds and beliefs
Discuss diversity in a small group setting
Begin to balance issues of personal responsibility and independence

Campus Resources

Visit different resources available to you right here on your own campus such as the Strozier Library and the Career Center
Find out about other resources on campus such as the Reading/Writing Center (RWC) and the Math Help Center
Know where to go if a problem arises such as a conflict with your roommate or an issue with financial aid

Technology

Learn about the computer services offered on campus
Get to know the basics of systems used on campus such as your personal email account

Your Future

Begin to figure out your future, both here at Florida State University and in life overall
Utilize the resources available in one of the top career centers in the country
Learn essential skills valuable to any career field, such as presentation and writing skills and community building skills

Take the opportunity to apply to help the next class of students with their transition to FSU through serving as a Peer Leader for another FYE class


	New Student & Family Programs FYE Home Peer Leaders Instructors Resources Contact Us			What is FYE? The mission of the FYE program at Florida State University is to: The Office of New Student & Family Programs in the Dean of Students Department is committed to serving the students and families of Florida State University by: Providing programs, resources, and education that support successful transitions Empowering students to achieve academic and personal success in support of the Institution’s mission and Seminole Creed Encouraging an understanding and appreciation of a pluralistic society Developing students as leaders who are civically engaged and globally responsible What does FYE credit count toward? Aside from receiving an awesome education on the academic and social environment of FSU, the one credit that you can receive towards FYE does count toward an elective credit, which counts toward graduation. What can I expect to know after taking FYE? In FYE you can expect an exciting experience that will be like no other class that you will ever have! Each class is designed to provide you information that will benefit your academic and social transition into the university. Class exercises and discussions are designed specifically assist you in making new friends, while at the same time, challenging you to explore your goals and ideas about yourself and life in general. From FYE you will come out with a sense of comfort knowing that there are friends, faculty and staff that are here to assist you. How long is each class? FYE classes meet twice a week and last 50 minutes during the Fall, and 75 minutes during the Summer C term. How long does the class last during the semester? FYE classes are shorter than most courses that you take at FSU. This is because we would like to provide students with as much needed information about the university as early as possible. Summer C FYE classes last the entire Summer C term (6 weeks). Fall and spring term FYE classes last for 8.5 weeks. Generally, fall classes end at or near the end of October, while spring sections end at or near the end of February. The History of The First Year Experience Idea Throughout the history of higher education, adjustment to college has been an issue for first-year students and institutions. First-year students have often faced, and continue to deal with the difficult challenges of learning a new set of rules with regard to their new environment, both socially and academically. As such, the first year of college has been seen as a critical time to build a student's confidence and commitment to higher education by providing assistance that would ease the tension of adjusting to college. The first extended orientation course was offered at Boston University in 1888, while the first freshman seminar course for credit was offered in 1911 at Reed College in Portland Oregon. Throughout the early part of the 20th century institutions increasingly offered these types of courses to students. However toward the middle of the century institutions began to drop these courses as a result of faculty objections to the course. It wasn't until the 1960's that extended orientation courses experienced resurgence. During this time, college administrators realized the increasing need for the course as a result of the increasing diversity of students who were enrolling in college. Pressure to provide assistance to students from various backgrounds and levels of preparation began to mount. While there were several institutions that provided these types of courses, the first-year experience movement did not begin until 1972 when John Gardner developed University 101 at the University of South Carolina. Since then, University 101 has been the model extended orientation course for higher education throughout the world! To date over 70 percent of the institutions of higher education in this country have an extended orientation course or freshman seminar. The History of FYE at Florida State University During the fall semester of 1992 FYE was offered as a zero-credit course to first-year and transfer students at Florida State University. While being conducted in a class setting the course also provided a series of informal meetings between first-year students and volunteer student affairs staff members throughout the term which were geared toward assisting students in making an effective transition to FSU. However in 1997, the format of the course was changed to a two-credit, graded course. Currently FYE is a one-credit, satisfactory/unsatisfactory course that meets two times per week over 6 week period during the Summer C term, and a 8.5 week period in the Fall. Why Take FYE? Sometimes changes are not easy to make and there are times when you might need a little help. Making the transition to a large campus such as Florida State University is a little tough for some students. That is why we designed AMS 1363: The First Year Experience (FYE) course . FYE is an innovative, one-credit hour course dedicated to helping new students like you succeed. Team-taught by faculty staff and peer leaders, this course is designed to help you get on the right track during your first few months at Florida State University. If you enroll in the FYE course, you will probably adjust more easily to college life. Academic Success Learn what works and what doesn't work in college classes. Study skills, time management, etc. Reeive personalized attention that you may not get in other classes. Meet with your academic advisor Hear from other students about how they have gotten involved and the positive impact it has had on their college career Find out about the many different possibilities for involvement on campus with over 400 different student organizations Personal Development Learn from your almost 40,000 fellow Seminoles and their wide array of backgrounds and beliefs Discuss diversity in a small group setting Begin to balance issues of personal responsibility and independence Campus Resources Visit different resources available to you right here on your own campus such as the Strozier Library and the Career Center Find out about other resources on campus such as the Reading/Writing Center (RWC) and the Math Help Center Know where to go if a problem arises such as a conflict with your roommate or an issue with financial aid Technology Learn about the computer services offered on campus Get to know the basics of systems used on campus such as your personal email account Your Future Begin to figure out your future, both here at Florida State University and in life overall Utilize the resources available in one of the top career centers in the country Learn essential skills valuable to any career field, such as presentation and writing skills and community building skills Take the opportunity to apply to help the next class of students with their transition to FSU through serving as a Peer Leader for another FYE class