First-Year Experience (FYE)
FYE Workshops
FYE sessions have been designed to assist first-year students during their transition to York College. By attending these workshops, students will:
- Engage in workshop topics that are directly related to career readiness as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers
- Strengthen social and emotional competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and decision-making
- Understand concepts related to authenticity, professionalism, and perception
- Develop skills that will enhance academic and professional success by strengthening accountability, resiliency, and transferrable skills
- Cultivate relationships with faculty, administration, and peers
New Student Orientation

At York College, we use our orientation session to give you campus competence and campus confidence. You'll learn where classes are held, what professors will expect from you, and the school resources and support available.
Office Contact Information
Shayla Pruitt
Interim Director of First Year Experience and Mentoring
Room AC-1G06A
Phone: 718-262-5161
Email: Spruitt@york.cuny.edu
Roosevelt A. Smith
Interim Assistant Director of First Year Experience and Mentoring Programs
Room AC-3M02
Phone: 718-262-3772
Email: rsmith15@york.cuny.edu
For inquiries about:
First-Year Experience Workshops, please email fye@york.cuny.edu
New Student Orientation, please email studentorientation@york.cuny.edu