OAS Programs and Services:
Transition Orientation Program – The OAS TOP program invites over 1500 incoming freshmen each year to participate in the SUMMER and FALL Transition Orientation Programs. We are proud to work with UF incoming students that may be considered first-generation or underrepresented. The goal of the program is to prepare students for a successful beginning at UF by providing workshops and informational question and answer sessions with campus representatives from Financial Aid, Housing, and Library Services and various academic colleges and programs.
Academic Tutoring Program – The OAS peer tutoring program provides access to individual and group lead tutorial sessions. Tutors are carefully selected to have demonstrated high academic performance in all subject areas. Furthermore, OAS tutors are UF students who are more likely to have prior experience with the instructors and the required course work for subjects such as CHM2045, MAC2311, PHY2054, etc.
Peer Mentoring - The goal of the Peer Mentoring program is to connect incoming students with selected and trained students that have demonstrated academic success and are knowledgeable about UF. OAS peer mentors work with incoming students to support and guide them through transition from high school to college. OAS Peer Mentors work with students by providing support in assisting students with managing the academic and social aspects of their collegiate experiences at UF.
Workshops - Under the guidance of the Director for OAS, the peer mentors lead workshops each semester that focus on the skills students need to be academically successful. Topics include effective time management strategies, study habits, note taking, test taking and how to handle the stresses of college life in addition to many other topics.
AIM - The Office of Admissions identifies a selected number of students each year to participate in the AIM program. The program is designed to be comprehensive with regards to preparation, orientation and academic support for students that are first-generation college students and/or that may be considered disadvantaged due to economic or educational status. OAS coordinates the academic support services and programs, working with specified academic advisors and other programs and offices campus-wide.