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First Year Experience

Logo for the first year experienceWelcome to the First Year Experience!

The First Year Experience (FYE) Programme is a year-long Programme designed to help first year students in their transition from high school to university. The programme converges academic and student life through creating a facilitative learning experience. Through partnerships with faculties and student leadership, first-year students will explore how they want to engage, learn and thrive in their University community and beyond.

Gateway to Success The FYE experience kicks off during the Gateway to Success (GTS) programme. GTS integrates academic content and skills, student life, health and wellness and orientation to Wits.
Mentors During GTS, every first-year student is assigned a mentor. A mentor is a senior student who has extensive institutional knowledge and experience of student and academic life within the university.
Peer-to peer-supportYour mentor is here to help you navigate your journey as a first year student.
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