First Year Fellow

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What is a First Year Fellow?

First Year Fellows (FYFs) are student leaders who serve in residential colleges that support students with the academic transition to college, assist with general academic planning and advising questions, connect students to campus resources, and serve as an academic peer mentor.

Information Sessions

All those looking to apply for a First Year Fellow position for the upcoming academic year must attend an information session. In this session, you will learn about the position and have an opportunity to ask any questions about the application process and position.

Dates and Details

Date
Time
Location
Tuesday, September 24 6:30-8 p.m. Centennial Village Training Room
Tuesday, September 24 6:30-8 p.m. Eaton Classroom
Wednesday, September 25 6-7:30 p.m. Mahoney-Pearson Classrooms
Thursday, September 26 6-7:30 p.m. Lakeside Pavilion
Wednesday, October 2 7:30-9 p.m. Centennial Village Training Room
Wednesday, October 16 4-5:30 p.m. Lakeside Village Pavilion
Monday, November 4
5 p.m.
 Zoom, Passcode: APPLYHRL*
Thursday, November 7
6:30 p.m.
 Zoom, Passcode: APPLYHRL*
Tuesday, November 12
4-5:30 p.m.
 Shalala Student Center

*During virtual information sessions, all candidates are expected to have their camera on and be visible. Participants will not be permitted to join the session once the presentation begins. It is suggested to log in a few minutes early to test your technology and change your screen name to your C# and Cane ID, (C12345678, TST123).

Optional Events

Date Time Location
Wednesday, October 9 | Student Employment Fair* 4-6 p.m. Centennial Village Patio
Thursday, January 16 | RA and FYF Candidate Social 7:30-9:30 p.m. Lakeside Village Pavilion

These optional events are open to all candidates, but do not replace required attendance at one of the mandatory information sessions.

*This event is canceled due to weather until further notice.

How do I apply?

After attending a mandatory information session, candidates will receive a personalized email to the application form and further instructions. All application submissions will be due one week from time instructions are given.

Please see the sample application from previous years below to prepare as you will not be able to restart an application once you begin.

Sample Application

Questions?

Matt McCabe, Assistant Director of Residential Education, Department of Housing and Residential Life, manages the First Year Fellows program. Matt can be reached at m.mccabe@miami.edu.

  Interest Form

Are you thinking about becoming a FYF but are not ready to apply yet or is the application currently closed? Complete this interest form so we can keep you informed about the selection process.

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