# First and Second Year Experience

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# First and Second Year Experience

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We are excited to welcome you to Qatar University as you pursue your undergraduate studies. This period of your life is critical to making new heights of academic success and achievements, particularly during the first and second years. These years will have a lasting impact on your academic and university life journey, so it is important to make the best use of your time at the university.

To help you get the best out of your experience at QU, we have tailored this page to meet your specific needs as a first or second-year student.

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| **First Year Experience Program** | **Second Year Experience Program** |
| As you are at the threshold of your university life. Our main aim is to provide you with a supportive and engaging learning environment with a full of **[extra-curricular and co-curricular events and activities](https://www.qu.edu.qa/siteimages/static_file/qu/students/documents/fye-events-calendar.pdf "extra-curricular and co-curricular events and activities")**, all of which designed to assist you in exploring all available opportunities and programs for first-year students. In addition to, assisting you in getting the most out of your university experience and be ready to progress to the Second year. We have created the **[First Year Success Roadmap](https://www.qu.edu.qa/siteimages/static_file/qu/students/documents/fye-roadmap.pdf "First Year Success Roadmap")** with multiple **[important milestones and actions](https://www.qu.edu.qa/siteimages/static_file/qu/students/documents/fye-actions.pdf "important milestones and actions")** that will ensure your success as a first-year student. | Congratulations on your successful transition to the second year at QU. You have gained a solid understanding of university life and the services available, and have taken an active interest in planning for your future, both professionally and academically. We urge you to participate in the **[various extracurricular activities and programs](https://www.qu.edu.qa/siteimages/static_file/qu/students/documents/second-apr-2023.pdf "various extracurricular activities and programs")**. To ensure continued success, we encourage you to use the **[Second Year Student Success Map](https://www.qu.edu.qa/siteimages/static_file/qu/students/documents/sye-roadmap.pdf "Second Year Student Success Map")** and focus on the **[specific tasks and steps](https://www.qu.edu.qa/siteimages/static_file/qu/students/documents/sye-actions.pdf "specific tasks and steps")** you are expected to achieve. |

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