The First-Year Experience (FYE) conference at The Ohio State University is an annual event specifically designed for faculty and staff. The conference provides a forum for sharing information, strategies and best practices related to supporting the success and transition of first-year students at the university.
The FYE conference serves as a professional development opportunity, ensuring that Ohio State's faculty and staff are equipped with the latest knowledge and most effective strategies to guide and empower their newest students as they embark on their collegiate journey.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ohio Union, check-in and opening at Archie Griffin Ballroom (East)
Registration will open in early December. Sign up to be notified when registration opens.
First Year Experience will honor four to five individuals who continuously demonstrate a passion for helping students make the most of their first year.
Please nominate a colleague by completing this nomination form. Nominations must be submitted by the end of the day December 8.
We encourage you to submit a proposal for a one-hour presentation session! The deadline to submit is November 10.
Past conferences have included sessions on:
For questions on submitting a conference proposal, please email Caitlin Fagan at fagan.112@osu.edu.