First-Year Experience

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE

Welcome to the Office of First-Year Experience

The Office of First-Year Experience challenges and supports students across the first year to connect them with outstanding learning opportunities that will help with the transition into university life and achieving both academic and personal goals.

We offer guidance, advice, and support as students navigate their college experience on our campus. Through programs, resources, and services, we’ll provide the opportunities and information students need to help them meet fellow Jaguars and to view Texas A&M-San Antonio as home.

Take a look around. Get involved. Ask questions. And have a great first year!

Discover. Engage. Connect.

Tips From our Team In the Transition to College Life

Set a Schedule.
- It’s important you maintain a productive routine. As you find out how each course will be handling instructional time, build a work schedule for your week.
- Make sure you set aside time to prepare for and review from each class as you need over the course of an “average” week.
Don't be Afraid to ask Questions
- Professors especially to a first year student can seem very intimidating but they are there for you.
- Professors can offer great guidance and solutions to any struggling student.
Find a Balance
- It is important to find a balance between school life and your social life in order to de-stress and not get burnt out.
- Attend events on campus to get involved, explore the city, and meet new people to take your mind off of school for a moment.

First Day Of Class

Tips for the First Year

Our Mission

The Office of First-Year Experience promotes a student-centered environment that supports all students during their transitions to discover, engage, and connect at A&M-San Antonio.

Contact us: (210) 784-1435

Some Events of First-Year Experience

Thursday, November 7 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Ceremony Room Voting for your Profession

Join the Office of First-Year Experience in discussing how civic engagement directly impacts every profession. No matter our paths moving forward, we will discuss how political actions now will affect the future.

Tuesday, November 12 2024 at 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Voting Around the World

For this event, we have enough food, supplies, and space for 300. If you see there are no more spots available for this event, it means we have reached max capacity.

Tuesday, November 19 2024 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Vista Room FYS Student Celebration

Join the Office of First-Year Experience to celebrate your achievement of completing your first semester here at A&M-SA, and officially launch PROWL!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Vista Room Advocating for Yourself: Establishing an Elevator Speech

Join the Office of First-Year Experience in learning to advocate for yourself through an elevator speech. Gain skills in promoting yourself to potential employers and network with other students!