What is FYE?

The First Year Experience (FYE) is a program designed to provide academic, career, and social support to NOVA freshmen.  The program includes the New Student Orientation, WOOD-BRIDGE Pairs Summer Program, Learning Communities, and a FYE Student Interest Group.  

·         New Student Orientation

The New Student Orientation is offered multiple times during the months of July and August.  The goal is to introduce students to NOVA as well as provide academic advising and registration assistance.

·         New Parent Orientation

The New Parent Orientation is offered during the New Student Orientation. The goal is to provide NOVA resources, registration and financial information to parents.  Additionally parents spend time learning about college life and what their student can expect from NOVA as well as NOVA’s expectations for their student. 

•   Woodbridge Pairs Summer Program

During the summer following high school graduation students can enroll in this 6 week program.  Students can earn up to four credits by taking the College Success Skills course (SDV 100 – 1 credit) and one additional three credit course.  Courses range from Introduction to Speech Communication (SPD 110 - 3 credits) or Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (ITE 115 -3 credits).  During the program students also participate in campus events and take a field trip.

•  FYE Learning Communities

During the fall and spring semester first year students can enroll in courses that are designed to ensure their success.  These courses are either taught by a team of instructors in the same classroom or are paired with another FYE course. In either instance faculty and staff work to ensure the textbook, lecture topics, classroom assignments and homework are connected to enhance student success.

FYE Student Interest Group

FYE Spring 2008 Upcoming Events

This club is created especially for first year students.  The goal is to provide social activities for new students. Visit the Student Activities office (WC Room 158) or the Student Services Center (WC 202) for additional information on meeting dates and times.  

Why FYE?

Studies show that students who engage faculty and staff early in their educational career have a greater success rate than those who do not.  The FYE program ensures that students get to know faculty, staff and other students as soon as they arrive to campus.  Further the program provides additional support and a social network to help students to meet their educational goals.