About this episode

This episode discusses first-year experiences at the University of Oregon, focusing on FIGs and ARCs.

In this episode, we highlight two key first-year experiences at the University of Oregon. Amy Hughes Giard from the First-Year Programs Office joins us to break down First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs), including benefits, timelines, and June registration. We also talk with Jessica Winders about Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), covering how they support first-year students and what to expect from the application and selection process. First Year Programs: https://fyp.uoregon.edu/ Academic Residential Communities (ARCs): https://housing.uoregon.edu/communities

People in this episode

Guests: Amy Hughes Giard, Jessica Winders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Oregon, First-Year Programs Office, Academic Residential Communities, First-Year Interest Groups

Places: Oregon

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