First Year Initiative

The First Year Initiative

Supporting Student Success in First Year Housing Communities

The First Year Initiative (FYI) provides new students living in the residence halls with the resources they need to make a smooth transition to college and begin a successful career at UC Irvine. FYI activities include:

Academic support services: tutoring, group study, academic advising;
Credited classes held in the residence hall communities; and
Co-curricular activities that support a broad range of interests.

Tools for the Journey: FYI Learning Outcomes

FYI activities are designed to support student learning and skills development in a number of areas. Getting involved in FYI community-based classes and co-curricular activities, students can realize lasting benefits:

Develop Intellectual Competence - Be Smart!
Develop Personal Identity and Philosophy - Know Yourself!
Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relations - Make Friends!
Develop Health and Safety Strategies - Be Healthy!
Participate in Civic and Campus Life - Get Involved!
Explore Academic and Career Options - Plan Your Future!

What's Happening in Your Community?

FYI resources are available to all students living in Mesa Court and Middle Earth. Click on the links below for specifics on FYI offerings in each community.

First Year Initiatives in Mesa Court
First Year Initiative in Middle Earth