First Year Experience

Get Established • Get Connected • Get Going

First Year Experience is a collegewide initiative to connect all new students with Eastern Florida State College resources — plus connect you with each other as you learn about student life, support services, and the overall college culture.

Whether you're a first-time in college high school grad, a former dual enrolled student, a transfer or bachelor student of any age, First Year Experience (nicknamed FYE) is for you if you're new to EFSC!

We're kicking off Year 3 of FYE with special Kick-off Event on August 12th for incoming 2026-27 academic year students. These events are focused on fun! They are not your required first-time in college or bachelor program advising sessions. Instead they're a chance to connect with fellow students, meet mentors, and discover all the amazing resources and opportunities waiting for you at EFSC. Enjoy free food, music, games, giveaways, and more as we welcome you to a community that’s here to support your success from day one.

RSVP Now: Don't Miss the Fun!

Hosted on the Melbourne Campus in buildings nine and ten, FYE 2026 is for students from ALL campuses.

Fill out the online registration form

Monthly FYE Events On All Four Campuses

Once you've become involved through a summer kick-off event, be sure to check our calendar because your FYE team will hold ongoing, monthly connect activities on each campus for you to receive the latest helpful info, support, programming, and more!

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Being a new-to-EFSC student can be a bit overwhelming so getting involved with First Year Experience helps ease the transition.

Have questions about First Year Experience or want to connect with student resources? Reach out to a Success Specialist.

The Reviews are In: FYE is a Hit!

We keep the momentum going with monthly social and student support events in addition to our annual kick-off events. Keep embracing the collegiate experience and connecting with on-campus services!

Based on your comments (and the fun photos) you're having a great time.

"My favorite part of the day was getting to talk to each person at the individual booths, as well as meeting a woman at my table in the presentation room who has a toddler girl like I do."

"Today was a blast being able to learn about my potential classmates, as well as recognizing all the opportunities that were presented!"

"Getting that good feeling of comfort that anyone could be there for you — scared no longer!"

A group of diverse students stands in front of a Mr. Titan backdrop, holding First Year Experience tote bags.
A group of diverse students pose on a water play mat while their friends takes their photo.
A student signs a commemorative FYE guitar.
Three girls are smiling while at a table painting during a First Year Experience event.
Two students slide along a waterslide sending up waves.
Students sit in a large conference room at round tables. They smile as they speak to each other. There are blue tote bags on the tables that says First Year Experience
A group of diverse male students play tug-of-war on the lawn.
A group of diverse male students compete in a potato sack race.
Students stand in lines next to covered tables staffed by EFSC staff members. They smile as they talk.
Dr. Phil Simpson addresses the students in a conference room while wearing a green EFSC shirt.
Students enjoy lunch from a food truck during the FYE experience Field Day event.

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