First Year Interconnect (FYI)
The Office of Student Life (OSL) offers you a variety of ways to build community and get involved in your first year at UVic! From our brand-new mentorship program to weekly drop-in spaces just for first-year students, we’ve got you covered. Our aim is to create casual spaces for you to show up as yourself, ask any questions that you may have, and build a network of support with your peers on campus.
First Year Interconnect (FYI) Mentorship Program
First-year students: Get matched with an upper-year mentor in the FYI program!
Stay tuned for your invitation to join the First Year Interconnect (FYI) mentorship program. Fill out your matching survey and get connected with an upper-year student. Connect with your mentor and start building your UVic community, ask questions as you navigate your first term, and learn about the many resources and supports available to make the most out of your UVic experience. The program will start mid-term.
FYI Connect Hours
Every Tuesday and Thursday starting October 14th, stop by the Student Life Hub in the Jamie Cassels Centre to connect with your fellow UVic students who are a part of the FYI program. Here you will have access to free resources, have the chance to ask questions, or hang out between classes!
- Tuesdays: 11:00am – 1:00pm
- Thursdays: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Upper year students: Become a Mentor!
Join the First Year Interconnect (FYI) mentorship program as a mentor and support someone's transition to studying at UVic in their first year. Share your own experiences, connect students to resources and supports on campus, and build meaningful relationships!
FYI mentors must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Have completed a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits at UVic
- Enrolled in both Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms
- In good academic standing
What past mentors have to say
“Through my role, I gained skills in time management, boundary setting, facilitation and leadership. This was my first role being a leader to others, so I developed my organizational and management skills. I was touched that some of my past students reached out to me after the program ended. This was meaningful, and I’m very proud of what I created.”
“I loved my experience as an engage leader and think back on it all the time! The people who I met and connected with are now some of my best friends, years later.”