First-year students

Freshman Counselors (FroCos)

A hallmark of the residential college system, the Freshman Counselor program pairs Yale College seniors with a group of first-year students, helping them make the transition to college and to Yale. FroCos live in residential college dorms with their students, helping them navigate academic, social, and cultural life in Yale College. FroCos work closely with residential college deans and receive training and support from the Yale College Dean’s Office. 

Peer Liaisons (PLs)

Peer liaisons are Yale College sophomores, juniors, and seniors who help first-year students navigate the specific resources available from the following offices:

  • Chaplain’s Office
  • Afro-American Cultural Center
  • Asian American Cultural Center
  • Office of International Students and Scholars
  • La Casa Cultural
  • Office of LGBTQ Resources 
  • Native American Cultural Center
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