About FYL
Each year, the UT Dallas First-Year Leader (FYL) Program recruits and trains student leaders to co-teach 60+ sections of the Freshman Seminar and mentor groups of first-year students.
FYLs are high-achieving student volunteers who learn the ins and outs of curriculum design, lesson planning and classroom management while honing their skills as communicators, mentors and public speakers.
Want to teach a course at UTD? Learn more about the FYL Program below!
Application Process
Check out our application and recruitment process for information about how to apply for and join the FYL Program.
Skills Development
Interested in developing a new skill set? Our student leaders learn all kinds of skills and competencies during their time in the FYL Program.
Certifications & Awards
FYLs volunteer their time to teach a Freshman Seminar, which means they qualify for peer educator certifications and service awards !
“Without a doubt, I know that the FYL Program will become the most memorable and valuable piece of UTD that I carry with me into adulthood.”
Vanyda B.
Questions?
If you’ve got questions about the FYL Program, please reach out to Dr. J.D. Thomas at jd.thomas@utdallas.edu.