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Did you know all first year students have a First Year Experience Peer Mentor?

It’s true! We know that the transition into UC Davis is challenging, and the First Year Experience (FYE) program is here to help.

Quick Summary

  • FYE Peer Mentors are one source of support for first year and continuing students as they transition into college. FYE Peer Mentors are current students who meet with first year students to answer questions, share experiences and offer suggestions.

FYE Peer Mentors are one source of support for first year and continuing students as they transition into and through college. FYE Peer Mentors are current students who meet with first year students to answer questions, share experiences and offer suggestions.

Peer Mentors offer “office hours” in the residence halls, at The Green, and on campus and they put on academic programs and events. 

FYE Peer Mentors are trained to assist students in all four colleges and can help:

  • Prepare for academic advising appointments and pass times
  • Strategize for test taking and studying
  • Create solutions to your academic concerns
  • Explore and change majors
  • Navigate campus resources
  • Understand the classroom culture and share success strategies
  • Connect with student organizations, research, internships, jobs
  • Find your community on campus
  • Use computer systems on campus: OASIS, MyDegree, Schedule Builder, Canvas
  • Learn from their experience
  • Remind you academics can be difficult at UC Davis and there are people here who want to support you!

If your student isn’t sure who their peer mentor is, encourage them to use the online survey linked below to easily locate their FYE Peer Mentor. 

Find Your FYE Peer Mentor using the Form.