First Year Experience

The First Year Experience (FYE) program provides engaging activities for first-year students aimed at building a strong foundation to enhance students' educational experiences and foster success.  This program recognizes the significance of each student's first-year experiences and supports them in reaching their academic and personal goals. 

A&M-Texarkana's First Year Experience Mission Statement

The First Year Experience Program is designed to facilitate students' transition into the academic and social community of scholars at Texas A&M University-Texarkana and provide them with essential skills to enhance academic success.

Please visit the First Year Experience website for additional information.

Peer Mentors

Student leaders serve as FYE Peer Mentors for first-year students The mentors follow First Time in College students during their first year, and serve as peer connections, mentors, and guides during this transition.

Peer Mentors are responsible for:

  • Providing one-on-one or group mentoring, offering advice about academic expectations, student life, and navigating new environments.
  • Inviting students to A&M-Texarkana events and activities.
  • Introducing students to campus activities, student organizations, and academic opportunities.
  • Arranging social events throughout the year.
  • Connecting students with the appropriate resource(s) for their needs.


Presence Eagle Experience Program (PEEP) Points Program

FYE Mentors also encourage students to engage with PEEP points, a program to track and reward curricular and co-curricular involvement on campus. Students earn points for attending events, campus activities and mentorship appointments. At the end of the semester, students bid their points for cool prizes.


Convocation

Freshman Convocation is a ceremony held at the beginning of the academic year to welcome new students to the University community. The event marks the official start of students’ college journey and introduces them to the University’s traditions, values and academic expectations.