At Ohio State, we place special emphasis on each student’s first year. First Year Experience is committed to creating the conditions for success at the university for all new undergraduate students. By participating in diverse and relevant programs and by forming meaningful relationships, new students will better understand how to navigate the changing world around them, enhance their capacity to engage with new people and ideas, and develop the skills and connections required to meet the challenges they face both in and out of the classroom.

Your support of First Year Experience will enrich and enhance programing for first-year students and finance scholarships for programs with participation fees. Giving to First Year Experience supports students during their transition to college, contributes to college retention, and lays the foundation for student success.