LAS First Year Experience will help you be successful at the University of Illinois. Transitioning from high school to college can be challenging. From learning about university resources in LAS 101 to connecting with peers through workshops, you can make the transition easier.
First Year Experience
Welcome to the University of Illinois! The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is thrilled to help you have a successful college experience. The LAS First-Year Experience (FYE) program is designed to help you with your transition from high school and to ensure that you have a great start at the University of Illinois.
FYE equips first year and transfer students with the knowledge to obtain academic success and personal well-being by building community through LAS Liftoff and first year courses (LAS 101 and LAS 102) that provide students with an understanding of the importance of co-curricular resources and programming.
LAS Liftoff
Held in August, LAS Liftoff is the college's welcome celebration for first-year and transfer students to help you kick off your amazing journey at the University of Illinois. It often features live entertainment, free LAS swag, and a chance to meet classmates and staff within our college.
LAS 101 is a one-credit, graded course designed to assist you in succeeding at Illinois. These small-group classes meet weekly and are led by an LAS 101 intern—a successful junior or senior whose goal is to help you get off to a strong start.
LAS 102 assists new transfer students in their transition to LAS and campus. The course includes lessons and workshops designed to meet the specific needs of a diverse transfer student population.
Join Darrell Hunter (Director of First Year Experience, College of LAS) for a weekly hangout, and talk with your peers about your experiences at UIUC. We Have Each Other will take place every Wednesday throughout the spring semester at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center.
Get tips on navigating the university and the College of LAS as men of color, and enjoy free snacks in an open, welcoming space of friends.
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