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CHASS F1RST

First-Year Experience Program

Transfer Workshop

Transfer Year Experience (TYE)

Transfer Year Experience (TYE)

Year-Long Experience for Continued Support

Continue your transfer journey with CHASS Transfers F1RST!

The Transfer Year Experience (TYE) is a year-long peer mentorship and engagement program designed to support CHASS transfer students throughout their first year at UCR. Through mentorship, campus involvement, and community-building opportunities, TYE helps students build meaningful connections, navigate university resources, and develop skills for academic, professional, and personal success.

Interested in participating? CHASS transfer students may join TYE through Week 10 of the Fall 2026 quarter.

Students will receive a TYE Program Booklet outlining program requirements, important deadlines, engagement opportunities, and resources to help guide them throughout the year.

The 2026-2027 TYE Participation Form- JOIN NOW!

Your TYE Experience Will Include:

  • Peer Mentorship: One-on-one meetings with a CHASS Transfer Ambassador throughout the academic year
  • Community Building: Workshops, socials, mixers, study sessions, networking opportunities, celebrations, and more
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to develop skills and experiences that support your academic and career goals
  • Personal Development: Opportunities to strengthen confidence, connection, and your sense of belonging at UCR
  • Campus Connections: Engagement with UCR faculty, staff, students, and campus resources

TYE Certificate of Completion

Students who successfully complete the following 8 requirements will earn a TYE Certificate of Completion at the end of the academic year:

  1. Complete CHFY 010 (Transfer Learning Community) or a UCR Honors Learning Community Course
  2. Attend a minimum of 1 CHASS F1RST event
  3. Attend a minimum of 1 UCR campus event
  4. Connect with at least 1 UCR campus resource during the academic year
  5. Complete a minimum of 2 one-on-one meetings per quarter with your Transfer Ambassador
  6. Meet with your academic advisor or peer academic advisor at least once during the academic year
  7. Meet with a professor or teaching assistant at least once during the academic year
  8. Complete the End-of-Program Survey

Benefits of Participating

Participation in TYE can help you:

  • Strengthen your sense of belonging at UCR
  • Build a network of UCR faculty, staff, students, and peers
  • Increase your awareness of campus resources and opportunities
  • Strengthen your preparation for navigating a research university
  • Support your academic, professional, and personal development
  • Build experiences that can enhance resumes, graduate school applications, and job applications
  • Engage with diverse perspectives and communities