First Year Experience

FYE Student Employment

You know, just like we do, how great it is to be a Warhawk.

But, think back to your first year at UW-Whitewater. You may have been uncertain, confused, or looking to find a way to make the most of your experience. That's where the FYE Office student employees come in. Our student employees help us provide the best start for new Warhawks and help guide them on the path of success. 

Interested in helping us? Find a roke below that you feel fits you best!

The mission of First Year Experience (FYE) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is to provide guidance to students and their families in their transition to the campus community. We serve as a campus resource that provides engaging, inclusive, and academically integrated transitional experience to enhance student development.

FYE provides the following programs and services:

  • Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration)
  • Warhawk Welcome (new student orientation)
  • Mentor Programs
  • New Student Seminar
  • Student Leadership Positions (Hawk Squad, Peer Mentor, Team Transfer, Student Crew, Purple Pit Crew)
  • Family Programs (Family Fest, Newsletter, Calendar, etc.)

FYE offers three Graduate Assistantships

Hawk Squad leaders are resources to new students and family members regarding academic programs, student services and co-curricular activities. They lead new students through Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration) and assist with the implementation of Warhawk Welcome and Family Fest.

For more details on the position, please review the position description.

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Questions? Contact Barb Haggerty, Manager of Orientation Programs, at haggertb@uww.edu or 262.472.1939.

The Peer Mentor Team is made up of Peer Mentors and Learning Community Peer Mentors. Learning Community Peer Mentors are connected to specific majors and interest areas tied to our 17 Learning Communities. Peer Mentors serve as a resource to new students during their first semester at UW-Whitewater, leading them through Warhawk Welcome, joining them in their New Student Seminar section, and checking-in individually. Throughout the fall semester, Peer Mentors remain in contact with new students to answer questions and help them feel at home on campus

If you're a freshman at UW-Whitewater, you've got a Peer Mentor

Are you interested in developing your leadership, communication, and group facilitation skills? Do you see yourself as a role model and support for peers? This paid position is a great way to gain experience and will help you develop stronger peer, faculty, and staff connections. Take a look at a full job description for the 2026 Peer Mentor position description and the 2026 Learning Community Peer Mentor position description.

Fall 2026 Peer Mentor applications now open!

Questions? Contact Brittany Franson, Manager of Mentor Program, at fransonb@uww.edu or (262)472-1938

Watch the video below to learn more about the Peer Mentor experience!

Team Transfer is made up of Transfer Orientation Leaders, Rock Orientation Leaders, and Transfer Peer Mentors that help new transfer students feel at home during their transition to UW-Whitewater. Transfer Orientation Leaders serve as a resource to transfer students during Warhawk Welcome and their first week on campus. Transfer Peer Mentors stay with transfer students throughout the fall semester, join them in their New Student Seminar section, and check-in with each student individually.

If you're a new transfer student at UW-Whitewater, you have support from Team Transfer!

Are you interested in developing your leadership, communication, and group facilitation skills? Do you see yourself as a role model and support for other transfer students? Joining Team Transfer is a great opportunity to hold a paid leadership position on campus and can help you develop stronger peer, faculty, and staff connections. Full job descriptions for the 2026 Team Transfer positions can be found using the following links:

Fall 2026 Team Transfer applications now open!

Questions? Contact Brittany Franson, Manager of Mentor Program, at fransonb@uww.edu or (262)472-1938

The Purple Pit Crew (PPC) is a paid position that works behind the scenes to deliver Warhawk Welcome, our fall orientation program. Specifically, PPC facilitates Hawk Fest as well as the painting of Warhawk Drive. This leadership opportunity is a great way to get involved and have fun with other students! All members of the Purple Pit Crew earn $9/hour worked, receive the signature PPC t-shirts, and get to move into the residence halls early!

For more details on the position, please review the position description

Applications for the 2026 Purple Pit Crew coming soon!!

Questions? Contact Ethan Wyland, Graduate Assistant for Orientation Programs: 262.472.1345, fyegrad@uww.edu.

Are you optimistic and outgoing?

Don't just get a job on campus...join The Crew! The Student Crew is the student team that works within the First Year Experience office. In this position you will have the opportunity to grow your leadership and communication skills and enjoy new experiences. It's never a dull moment in this office!

Considering joining a fun team? Here's what Student Crew is all about:

  • Represent UW-Whitewater and the Office of First Year Experience in a professional manner and with a positive attitude
  • Participate with preparations for First Year Experience events (Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration), Warhawk Welcome, Family Fest, First Gen Celebration and New Student Seminar)
  • Provide excellent customer service through walk-ins, phone calls, email and social media
  • Assist with wide-ranging tasks and projects to improve your skills in marketing, social media, data analysis, and more.

For more details on the position, please review the position description.

Applications for the 2025 Student Crew team are now closed. Please check back next spring for Fall 2026 openings. 

Questions? Contact Stephanie Gutknecht at bertos@uww.edu or 262.472.3205

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