First-Year Experience

Contact Information

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

Events & Calendar

Embarking on your college journey is an exciting time, and at Central, we ensure that your first year is packed with enriching experiences, fun events, and opportunities to make lifelong friends. Our First Year Experience (FYE) program is designed to support you from your first day on campus through to the end of your first year, helping you thrive academically, socially, and personally. 

Our events are built to connect you to you peers, to the campus resources, and to the larger community. From games of man hunt to carnivals, we are creating something for everyone! Both first-time first-year students and transfers are invited to all FYE events. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @ccsu_fye to be in the know of all the up to date information.

Students sitting on big blue chair
Student Painting
Student Painting
Student holding plant outside
Student outside crafting with cups
Students at event in alumni hall
Students outside crafting with clay
Students outside giant inflatable UFO
Food Truck on Campus
Students eating outside
Students painting and crafting indoors
Students sitting at a table

Program Calendar

First year experience spring 2026 events listing flyer 1
First year experience spring 2026 event listings flyer 2

Spring 2026 Events:

Planner Palooza

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Kizer's Cliques: '90s Night

Thursday, January 29, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kizer's Cliques: Reality TV Watchers

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Kizer's Cliques: DIY Ceramics & Bonchon

Thursday, February 26, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kizer's Cliques: Gym Rats

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Devil's Den @10: Pajama & Paint Night

Thursday, April 2, 2026

10:00 PM

Finals Frenzy

Friday, May 8, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM