The University of Texas at Tyler

Patriot Freshman Connection - PFC

 

The transition from high school to college is an exciting time for    students. It can, however, also provide challenges. The environment is new, the expectations differ from high school, you may be leaving family/friends, etc. The New Student Programs office is here to assist you with the transition and help you to be successful during the first year.

One of the programs in place to help you is the Patriot Freshman Connection. The PFC is a mentoring program which provides both a faculty/staff and peer mentor to freshman students. The PFC also provides monthly activities and engagement opportunities intended to enhance success during the first year, promote preparedness for the second year, and encourage involvement.

 

 PFC Goals:

1.) Assist freshman students with their transition to UT Tyler.

2.) Provide freshmen with a supportive environment.

3.) Increase retention of freshmen by connecting them with resources and activities to help them succeed.

4.) Connect freshman students with peers who have successfully completed their freshman year.

5.) Connect freshman students with faculty/staff members.

 

PFC Benefits:

PFC Events: The Patriot Freshman Connection will host one event per month during the 2012 spring semester. These events are intended to give freshmen the opportunity to reflect on their first year and prepare for their sophomore year. Check the calendar page to see what's coming up next!

PFC Outings: The Patriot Freshman Connection will host an outing per month during the 2012 spring semester. These outings will be to UT Tyler sporting events and give participants the chance to hang out with their mentor(s) and fellow students. Check the calendar page to see what we have planned.

Support: Patriot Freshman Connection mentors are available to provide you with the support you need to be successful. If you have a question and don't know where to find the answer, your mentor can help. If you want to get involved but don't know how, your mentor can help. Maybe you just want to process your first year and talk to someone about how things are going...your mentor can help!

Connections: The PFC program connects you with several groups of people. You will have the opportunity to meet other freshmen who understand what you are going through, peers who are in their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years who can provide you with tips for success, and faculty/staff members who can help you navigate the UT Tyler campus. These connections have the potential to not only help you be a successful Patriot, but be successful in life.