‘We are AU!’ Class of 2029 welcomed at Freshman Convocation
“Convocation invites our students to become part of our AU family and establishes a sense of belonging on the front end of college," says Elizabeth Huggins, EdD.
Engage to Explore (FYE). Engage to Plan (SYE).
As you begin this exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) experience, it is important to know that we offer lots of way to help in your transition. We host a variety of events during the First Year Experience (FYE) and Second Year Experience (SYE) that will create a pathway for success for your next four years in college! The mission of FYE/ SYE is to provide experiences that challenge and support the transition of students from point of enrollment through their second year of »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ. The vision of FYE/ SYE is to cultivate a growth mindset in order to facilitate student success.
First and Second Year Experiences
Summerville Campus
Suite 331
706-667-4412
Make your college experience the best experience.
First and Second Year Experiences are designed to help students make the most of their college experience from the day they step on campus! FYE/SYE offers a variety of events including Adulting Workshops, Book Clubs, and class-wide events that recognize significant milestones in your college career.
The university's official welcome for its newest members of the »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ family.
FYE/SYE offers many opportunities for you to explore your purpose and plan your pathway.
Jaguar Jumpstart is an »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ learning community focused on freshman success.
One Hour-Core Class either your first year (Design Your Life) OR your second year (Research in the Discipline).
Growing | Resilience | Into | Tomorrow
The Office of First and Second Year Experiences(FYE/SYE) serves to provide experiences that challenge and support the transition of students from the point of enrollment through their second year of »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ. Read the new features from FYE/SYE about GRIT (Growing Resilience Into Tomorrow) and hear from campus leaders, students, alumni, and faculty on their academic resiliency!
Julie Goley, Director, Career Services
Roger Duke, Faculty HCOB
Lauren Browning, First Gen Junior Student
Lisbeth Sanchez, »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ Student, COE
LeDarius Scott, »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ, MPA
Cassie Govea, »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ Student, COE
Dalton McPhee, Respiratory Therapy Student
Chris Cannon, Academic Advisor
Nadia Jilani-Hyler, Faculty, AHSS
Karla Leeper, Faculty & Administrator
GRIT Workshops will be held on Tuesdays in October in University Hall 356. Join us for discussion and receive a FREE Treehouse T-shirt or SWAG.
Core Class for First and Second Year Students
Inquiry 1000 is a one credit hour, small group, discussion-based course designed to engage lower division students in the discovery, exploration, and analysis of ideas that faculty members, across a variety of disciplines, study and investigate. The purpose of INQR 1000 course is to inspire students to research, reflect, and respond to their own questions using discussion and application to create meaningful connections.
“Convocation invites our students to become part of our AU family and establishes a sense of belonging on the front end of college," says Elizabeth Huggins, EdD.
»Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ welcomes the Class of 2029, the largest incoming class to date.
“My career has taken me into a newer clinical area, and it’s been rewarding to broaden my expertise with exciting challenges," says Natalie Horseman.
Over the past 12 years, Government Relations at »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ has recruited more than 20 outstanding students to participate in internships at the U.S. Capitol.
About the Treehouse
The Office of First and Second Year Experiences is located in University Hall 331
aka "the Treehouse". It is here where students "branch out" and explore new pathways!
Come by the Treehouse to ask questions, get answers, and reflect on your purpose in
college.
Artwork credit:
Ms. Erin Schmidt
FYE/SYE Student Assistant
Art Major with Concentration in Graphic Design