We know that the experience students have during their first year of college sets the tone and foundation for their ongoing success.  That’s why we have developed UC|Great Beginnings, our signature approach to helping you get the most out college.  UC|Great Beginnings spans the timeframe from your acceptance of our offer to attend UC through your return to classes in your second year. 

UC|Great Beginnings is the cornerstone upon which your university learning experience is built.  It is comprised of multiple experiences gained through your classes, hands-on and community-based projects, as well as co-curricular activities that are specially designed to introduce you to the types of learning activities and level of accomplishment that graduating students are expected to demonstrate.  

UC|Great Beginnings focuses on:

• Integration of knowledge gained in courses, experiences, and student life
• Habits of mind and interaction needed for success in the university
• Exploring professional and civic responsibilities as an educated person
• Engaging in UC’s diverse cultural life

Welcome to the Center for First Year Experience and Learning Communities!

Our new 2013-2014 Peer Leaders are wonderful! Thank you to all who applied. We are still filling some PL positions for the 2013-2014 year. Apply here.

The Center has received the International Mentor Training Program Certification! For more information:  http://crla.net/imtpc/index.htm