About FYE
At Ohio State, we place special emphasis on a student’s first year.
We're here to support you
Starting college is a big transition. First Year Experience (FYE) helps you find your people, navigate campus, and feel at home at The Ohio State University. Our programs, resources and FYE Peer Leaders are here to support you from orientation through the end of your first year.
How FYE supports you
FYE Peer Leaders
FYE Peer Leaders are trained students who support new Buckeyes beginning with orientation and throughout the first semester. They help you get comfortable on campus, answer questions and connect you with people and resources that can help during your transition to college.
First Year Success Series
The First Year Success Series offers 45–75-minute workshops, both in-person and online, that help you make the most of your first year. Sessions are designed to answer common questions and connect you with important campus resources.
Helpful resources and FAQs
Our resources guide and FAQs provide quick answers on academics, involvement, wellness, campus life and more – specifically for first-year students.
What to expect during your first year
You’ll meet FYE even before classes begin – during orientation, summer communications and early-semester programming. Throughout your first year, we stay connected through FYE Peer Leader outreach, Success Series sessions and resources that help you build confidence and momentum at Ohio State.
First Year Experience contributes to student success by:
- Improving first-year retention through research-informed practice
- Using data to identify students who may benefit from support
- Advocating for the needs of students new to the university
- Connecting students to people and resources that support their transition
First Year Experience uses research, collaboration and expertise to identify and support students through their transition and retention to the university.
First Year Experience is committed to Ohio State’s shared values.
First Year Experience collaborates with units across Ohio State to strength first-year belonging, transition and retention. We partner on initiatives such as the First Year Success Series, which features workshops facilitated by university professionals and community partners, and the annual Focusing on the First Year Conference.
FYE provides programs, peer connections and resources that help your student build community, navigate campus, and get answers when they need them. For additional support, visit Ohio State’s Parent & Family Relations website.
First Year Experience contributes to student success by:
- Improving first-year retention through research-informed practice
- Using data to identify students who may benefit from support
- Advocating for the needs of students new to the university
- Connecting students to people and resources that support their transition
First Year Experience uses research, collaboration and expertise to identify and support students through their transition and retention to the university.
First Year Experience is committed to Ohio State’s shared values.
First Year Experience collaborates with units across Ohio State to strength first-year belonging, transition and retention. We partner on initiatives such as the First Year Success Series, which features workshops facilitated by university professionals and community partners, and the annual Focusing on the First Year Conference.
FYE provides programs, peer connections and resources that help your student build community, navigate campus, and get answers when they need them. For additional support, visit Ohio State’s Parent & Family Relations website.
First Year Experience is committed to Ohio State’s shared values.
First Year Experience collaborates with units across Ohio State to strength first-year belonging, transition and retention. We partner on initiatives such as the First Year Success Series, which features workshops facilitated by university professionals and community partners, and the annual Focusing on the First Year Conference.
FYE provides programs, peer connections and resources that help your student build community, navigate campus, and get answers when they need them. For additional support, visit Ohio State’s Parent & Family Relations website.
FYE provides programs, peer connections and resources that help your student build community, navigate campus, and get answers when they need them. For additional support, visit Ohio State’s Parent & Family Relations website.