First-Year Experience

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What is First-Year Experience?

First-Year Experience is a year long program of courses, events, and exposure to campus resources that support first-year students through their transition and introductory year.

First-Year Courses

First-Year Courses are designed to provide first-year students with the skills to be successful throughout their journey at Central. The core curriculum supports students in developing the following: understanding the academic options at Central, connection to the Central community, self-advocacy, and critical & creative thinking, as well as provide information, technology, and resource literacy. The curriculum prepares them for success in their personal, academic, and professional lives at Central and beyond.

FYE Peer Leaders

Peer Leaders are students selected from across campus to work with faculty and staff in FYE classroom. Leaders work collaboratively with instructors to serve as a resource to first-year students in their transition to Central.

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FYE Leaders Outside
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FYE Leaders On Hike

Contact Information

Brianna Kirk
Coordinator of First Year Experience
New Student Programs
briannakirk@ccsu.edu
860.832.1233