First Year Connections (FYC)

First Year Connections (FYC) live in a clustered living community focused on one of the five following topics: community service (TWU Serves), leadership (Lead Maroon), arts, entrepreneurship/innovation, recreation or are co-participants in the SUCCESS program and are implemented through the collaboration with the Center for Student Development, Center for Women in Business, Fitness & Recreation and Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach. 

Upper class students who are FYC alumna serve as the RAs (resident assistants) and PAs (peer advisors) for the communities providing valuable resources and assistance to the residents in the community.

Benefits of First Year Connections

• A network of friends
• Community spirit
• Frequent interaction with faculty and university leaders
• Enhanced connection inside and outside of the classroom
• Access to peer assistance and study hours
• Assistance in reaching academic goals
• Classroom learning extended to the residence hall
• A means to address social and academic concerns