All first-year and transfer students will receive a monthly First Year Connect newsletter from the Your First Year team. This newsletter contains timely information about campus resources, important upcoming dates, and other campus opportunities.

Freshman Forum, YFY Success Series, and more!

Hey Spartans! Check out some upcoming events and deadlines below! UNCG Homecoming Friday & Saturday, October 1-2 Homecoming is October 1-2! Join us for an amazing weekend of activities and more! Check out the homecoming website for more information and for the official schedule of events. Freshman Forum: Getting Ready for Spring Course Registration Monday, October 4 4 – 5:15 p.m. The Freshman Forum: Getting Ready for Spring Course Registration will provide you with helpful mid-semester information and preparation for Spring 2022 course registration. Specifically, this virtual forum will include: A Q&A panel with student success representatives discussing topics such as available academic support services, how to know when you need help with a class, and how to best communicate with your instructors, especially in online classes. Breakout sessions hosted by each Academic Advising Center to prepare you for Spring 2022 academic advising and course registration.  Attendance at this program is highly recommended for first-year students. Students who attend will have a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Visit the program website for access instructions and to submit a question for the panel. File your 2022-2023 FAFSA Friday, October 1 This Friday, October 1, begins the priority period to file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2022-2023 academic year. You must file a FAFSA every year for financial aid consideration, and the sooner the better. Read through these Tips for Filing the FAFSA or make a virtual appointment with a Financial Aid counselor using Starfish if you have questions about FAFSA or financial aid.   Withdraw Fail Grade Deadline Friday, October 8 Friday, October 8, is the final day to withdraw from a class without receiving a withdraw fail (WF) grade. A WF grade is calculated as a failing grade in your GPA. Talk to an advisor from your academic college or school’s advising center prior to the deadline if you are considering dropping any classes. Deadline to Request Tutoring Friday, October 8 The Academic Achievement Center offers small-group tutoring free to all UNCG students. Tutoring is available from trained, faculty-recommended tutors in several 100- and 200- level courses. Tutoring is a one hour weekly commitment delivered primarily via Zoom for Fall 2021. The deadline to request tutoring is Friday, October 8. Please note that tutoring is contingent upon available tutors and sessions.  For more information and to learn about drop-in tutoring opportunities please visit the AAC’s tutoring website. Fall Break Monday & Tuesday, October 11-12 There will be no classes on Monday and Tuesday, October 11 and 12, for Fall Break. Enjoy the break, find some time to relax, and make sure you stay on top of your assignments before you return to class. Classes will resume on Wednesday, October 13.  Interested in being an SOS? Do you want to become a well-rounded student leader? Do you want to show off your love for the G? Apply to be a part of the Spartan Orientation Staff (SOS)! The SOS welcome all new students and their families to UNCG while developing amazing leadership skills. If you are interested, apply on Handshake with job code #5339510. The application deadline is 11:55 p.m. on Friday, October 22. YFY Success Series Mark your calendar for all YFY Success Series events this semester! These workshops are especially applicable to new students, helping you refine your academic skills and explore your personal purpose.  Remember, you will receive a First Year Success Certificate if you attend at least 6 Success Series events during the academic year. We also give away gift cards at each event! Here are this month’s events: NAV1GATE Recap Take a bow, give yourself a pat on the back; it’s been over a month since you found your home at UNCG! To celebrate, check out this recap video from your first day at the G. Look closely – you may see yourself! You will continue to receive a monthly First Year Connect newsletter during your first year at UNCG. These newsletters highlight important campus opportunities, resources, and updates you won’t want to miss! Follow YFY on social media to stay in the know about what’s happening on campus. Also reach out to us through our texting line with any questions you might have at 1-336-541-6939. yfy@uncg.edu newstudents.uncg.edu/yfy/ Text YFY: 1-336-541-6939 840 Neal Street, Suite 220