First-Year Florida History
When was First Year Florida established at the University of Florida?
2001
How many total Specialized Sections were offered in Summer B, Fall, and Spring?
30
What is the first pillar of the First Year Florida program?
Connect
How many previous Staffers are in the New Cohort of Peer Leaders?
3
How many credits are First Year Florida classes?
1
What student populations are required to take First Year Florida?
MFOS & PROMISE
How many sections of First Year Florida are offered?
Summer B- 15, Fall- 60, and Spring- 7. Total 82
What is the second pillar of the First Year Florida program?
Engage
How many First Year Florida presentations were given during Summer '25?
144+
What is the course code for First Year Florida?
SLS1102
How many Peer Leaders teach First Year Florida in an academic year?
65 Peer Leaders!
(With New Cohort there are 90+ Peer Leaders currently in the program)
How many college/major specific sections are there?
4
What is the third pillar of the First Year Florida program?
Inspire
Who works New Student Convocation and Class Photo?
ALL NSFP Student Leaders (Peer Leaders, Lead Educators, Staffers, Coordinators, Student Assistants, and Gator Family Ambassadors)
Preview Staffers have Coords, Peer Leaders have what?
Lead Educators
What university founded the First Year Experience course we are familiar with today and when was the first year this type of course was offered?
University of South Carolina in 1972
What are the newest Specialized Sections as of Spring 2026?
Innovation Academy
What is the Peer Leader uniform?
Nametag, Polo (blue) & 1/4 Zip
Approximately how many total minutes of instruction did the First Year Florida Program deliver over the course of Summer B and Fall 2025?
53,980 minutes
899.67 hours
How many enrolled students can be in a course?
20-25
What type of orientation/transitions model is First Year Florida?
Extended Orientation
What are all of our Specialized Sections? (There are 12)
MFOS, Promise, HHP, Engineering, Pre-Pharm, Exploratory, Out-of-State, 1st Gen, Transfer, PaCE/UF Online, and Innovation Academy
What are the signature events that NSFP Transitions Team hosts?
Fall Family Weekend & Family Appreciation Week
New Student Convocation/Class Photo
Transitions Conference
How many students enrolled in FYF for the '25-'26 academic year?
2,100+ students
What is the role called for faculty, staff & graduate students who teach FYF?
Co-Instructors