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 September 5 2024 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT, in CAB Vista Room (4th floor) Un Ratito Con: Common Experience and WLDCC

Join the Office of First Year Experience and the Writing, Language, Digital Composing Center (WDLCC) for a crafty afternoon! Come meet new people while creating zines and vision boards highlighting what empowers you.

Tuesday, September 10 2024 at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT, in CAB 202 Student Success and Retention Open House

Join the offices within the Student Success and Retention area to learn more about the resources they provide! Come meet new people, participate in activities, and eat some food.

Friday, September 13 2024 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT, in Patriot's Casa Patriots' Casa Pachanga

Come join Military Affairs, F-Y-E, Student Engagement, Transfer Engagement and the Mays Center General Store for our semesterly Patriots' Casa Pachanga!

Tuesday, September 17 2024 at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT, in CAB Courtyard Paws to the Polls: Voting Fair

Join the Office of First-Year Experience and the Mays Center for a Voting Fair to celebrate Constitution Day! Engage with organizations across San Antonio focused on advocacy and voter awareness to learn who represents you and register to vote.

Wednesday, September 25 2024 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT, in CAB Vista Room (4th floor) 7th Annual Jaguar Loteria Knight

Join us for 7th Annual Jaguar Lotería Night, hosted by the Office of First Year Experience and Omega Delta Phi Fraternity! Discover Texas A&M University San Antonio and all the diverse organizations and resources our university has to offer.