First Year Transfer Experience (FYTE) Program
WELCOME TO OUR TRANSFER COMMUNITY!
OUR MISSION
Housed under UCI’s Transfer Student Center, the First Year Transfer Experience (FYTE) Program supports the academic success of first-year transfer students by connecting them with the campus community, fostering a culture of academic excellence, and providing students with relevant and engaging programming.
OUR GOALS
We believe that by promoting the holistic development of our first-year transfers will thrive and reach their fullest potential. We aim to accomplish the following goals:
Academic Excellence: Provide students with tools to support their academic and transitional success by connecting them with campus and community resources.
Community Building: Cultivate a sense of belonging through intentional and engaging workshops and events.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who participate in our FYTE activities will be able to:
- Feel supported and connected to the transfer community at UCI.
- Feel academically prepared to complete their baccalaureate degrees.
- Identify campus resources that support their academic success.
- Become familiar with the research process and how to get involved with research at UCI.
PROGRAM BENEFITS & SERVICES
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a first-year transfer student at UCI. The recruitment and selection process takes place during the summer. Applications for 2021-2022 are now closed. Please contact our Program Counselors/Coordinators below for more information.
CONTACT US
Blanca Villagomez Cedeño, Counselor/Coordinator, DREAM Scholars & Transfer Programs
Office: 2200 Student Services II
Email: villagob@uci.edu
Click here to Book An Appointment
(Blanca can be found under Student Success Initiatives)
Laney Stucki, Counselor/Coordinator, Edge Programs
Office: 2100 Student Services II
Email: dstucki@uci.edu
Click here to Book An Appointment
(Laney can be found under Student Success Initiatives)