Happy First Day of Class, Spartans!

You can find the following content in this edition: 

Spartan SPEARS | Winter Welcome Weeks 2023 | YFY Success Series |

Add/Drop Deadline and Academic Advising | FYE 101: Succeed at the G |

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and Day of Service |

Apply to be a 2023 Peer Academic Leader (PAL)! | Academic Achievement Center |

UNCG Login Resources | Honor Society Membership Invitations |

2023-2024 FAFSA

Spartan SPEARS

January 9-10: Various campus locations

7:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. each day

Spartan SPEARS will be available to help you find your way. Look for volunteers wearing lime green t-shirts stationed around campus today and tomorrow. Stop by and ask us any questions as you navigate the start of the semester.

Winter Welcome Weeks 2023

January 9 – February 1

Winter Welcome Weeks are here! Various departments are hosting events to kick-off the new semester. View the photo below to see the first week of programs and events. You can also learn more information on SpartanConnect. 

YFY Success Series Spring 2023

Event dates and times vary

The YFY Success Series is back and better than ever for the Spring 2023 semester! The selection of events and workshops this semester will include topics such as: 

• Time Management
• Study Like a Pro
• Landing Internships
• Study Abroad 101
• Palentine’s Day: Speed Friending Edition
• Overcoming Procrastination
• And more!

Students who attend events could win a water bottle, color changing cup, phone wallet, and more! Additionally, if you attend at least 5 programs throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, you will be eligible to receive a First Year Success Series Certificate.

Check out the January calendar of events below and visit our website to see the full schedule soon!

Add/Drop Deadline and Academic Advising

January 13

Per the university’s academic calendar, Friday, January 13 is the last day that you are allowed to make changes to your classes for the semester, also known as the add/drop deadline. 

Reach out to an academic advisor if you are considering adding or dropping any classes. If you aren’t sure who your advisor is, you can contact your college or school’s advising center. Select your college or school’s name on this website to see their contact information. You can add/drop classes in UNCGenie under the student “registration” menu.

The Students First Office is also hosting expanded drop-in advising for assistance with schedule adjustment during the first week of classes. SFO drop-ins this week are Monday, January 9 through Friday, January 13 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. via Zoom or in-person in Forney 101. For more information please visit the SFO website.

FYE 101: Succeed at the G

Do you still need to complete your MAC Foundations competency course this spring? If so, enrolling in FYE 101: Succeed at the G can help you fulfill this requirement while also fostering academic success, engaging in personal development, and connecting with the UNCG community.

If you have any questions, please reply to this email and include your UNCG ID in the response!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and Day of Service

January 14 and January 16

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

UNCG will not hold classes on Monday, January 16 in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Offices will also be closed. 

The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement (OLCE) will host UNCG’s annual university-wide day of service on Saturday, January 14. Consider volunteering to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. 

Apply to be a 2023 Peer Academic Leader (PAL)!

Application deadline: Sunday, January 29 at 11:59 p.m.

Are you looking to lead at the G? The application to be a Peer Academic Leader is now open! You can apply for the role on Handshake using the job code #7149525. This is a great paid student leadership opportunity to continue your professional development and make an impact on your UNCG community! PALs support new students by serving as mentors, advocates, and teaching assistants for FYE 101: Succeed at the G, a MAC Foundations course. Click here for more information about being a PAL! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mackenzie Radford at mrwinslo@uncg.edu.

Academic Achievement Center

The Academic Achievement Center is dedicated to helping you create your own opportunities for learning.

• The AAC’s Academic Skills specialists help you learn strategies to improve your time management, active learning, and critical thinking skills.
• The AAC’s Peer Tutoring helps you improve your understanding of challenging course content and is available for over 30 different courses.

All our services are available at no cost! Want to learn more or set up an appointment? Head over to the AAC’s website! 

UNCG Login Resources

Check out these resources below for important information you may need as a UNCG student!

Coming Soon: Honor Society Membership Invitations 

If you received a 3.5 GPA or higher last semester – congratulations and be on the lookout for an email from one of our two academic honor societies for new students at UNCG. First-year students will be invited to join Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) and transfer students will be invited to join Tau Sigma. These are great opportunities for involvement, leadership, and professional development. Click the images below for more information on these two organizations.

File your 2023-2024 FAFSA

The priority period to file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) has begun for the 2023-2024 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. 

Follow YFY on Instagram 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/

Forney 201 Student Success Commons