At Ohio State, we place special emphasis on each student’s first year. Through research and our own experience, we know that the foundations built during the first year are key to a student’s success. Once you’re admitted to Ohio State, First Year Experience (FYE) picks up where Admissions leaves off—you’ll see us at orientation, summer programs, and initiatives throughout the first year.

Find out more about our FYE programs and the Success Series.

Staff Bios
The FYE staff members are committed to providing support and quality programming for all first-year students. Check out the bios to learn more about our staff members and their areas of responsibility.

First-Year Connections Team
The connections team is a group of second-year students who serve as extensions of the FYE staff and help to implement programs for first-year students. They can be found in red polo shirts at FYE events throughout the year. Feel free to ask them questions!

Buckeye Contacts
The FYE office is looking for upper-class students to serve as mentors to incoming transfer students! If you are a current Ohio State student in at least your second year, please consider becoming a Buckeye Contact.