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 Augusta University. 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 Year 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 Augusta University family.
FYE/SYE offers many opportunities for you to explore your purpose and plan your pathway.
Experiences embedding core courses abroad specifically for first and second year students
Deans for the colleges present students with certificates for academic achievement.
Jaguar Jumpstart is an Augusta University 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 Augusta University. 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!
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.
Animation student Emily Hogue designed a vibrant mural featuring the pride of Jaguar Nation, Augustus, as part of the rebranding of the Roar Store, the official campus store and fan shop of Augusta University.
“This recognition is a high honor for Augusta University. I hope our SPS chapter continues to foster a thriving physics community at Augusta University,” said former club president Drew Vincent.
Daniel Roush, a senior music education major with a track geared toward vocal performance, and Arendil Plummer, a junior piano performance major who studies both piano and composition, won awards for their work from the Georgia Music Educators Association.
Despite a highly competitive conference program, all of AU’s student submissions were accepted for presentation.
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
