Finals season is HERE and YFY has all of the latest campus news to help you finish the semester strong!
You can find the following content in this edition:
Storm the Streets Recap | Thanksgiving Break | First Finals Fest | Last Day of Class | Final Exams | YFY Success Series Winners | PAL Recruitment | Finish Strong! | 2025 - 2026 FAFSA | Volunteer for Spartan SPEARS | Upcoming Dates |
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The Spartans came to win on November 4th! Over 900 students attended Storm the Streets and RAWK’D the first basketball game of the season. Check out the video below to see the recap!
Check out photos from the event below!
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Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, November 27-29
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Thanksgiving break begins this Wednesday, November 27; be sure to enjoy some of your favorite foods and show your thanks to those who matter to you!
UNCG offices will be closed November 27 - 29. Offices will open and classes will resume on Monday, December 2.
For updated holiday hours for Fountain View Dining Hall, click here. For Kaplan Center holiday hours, click here.
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| Wednesday, December 4
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in EUC Cone Ballroom
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It is almost the end of your first semester at UNCG, and Your First Year wants to celebrate this awesome milestone!
This year's theme is relaxation, and we'll have everything from massage therapists to spring planning activities to help you take on finals and start the new year with success. Chill out with your favorite campus resources, and surprise swag!
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- Mark your calendar:
- Wednesday, December 4, is the last day of classes!
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Thursday, December 5, is Reading Day which is a full day for you to prepare for final exams.
- Offices will still be open, but there will be no classes.
- To ensure your success, we suggest you begin studying for your finals well before Reading Day.
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| Final Exam Week: December 6 - 12
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Give yourselves a round of applause because you’ve finished the semester! Final exams begin on December 6 until December 12. Look closely because the final exam schedule is different from your semester’s class schedule.
If you have any specific class questions, reach out to your instructors for more information.
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YFY Success Series Winners |
Congratulations to our current Fall 2024 Success Series Winners! These students attended 5 or more YFY Success Series events this semester.
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Don’t forget, your events carry over into the next semester, so there’s still a chance to be a Success Series winner in the spring! The spring Success Calendar will be released in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for what’s coming up next.
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Now - January 27 11:59 p.m.
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It's that time again, Peer Academic Leader (PAL) Applications are finally open! We are excited to start our recruitment season for the 2025-2026 PAL Cohort. We are looking for student leaders who are enthusiastic about helping and mentoring new first-year Spartans begin their collegiate journey at UNCG. Here is a flyer about the Peer Academic Leader position including our job description, interest session dates, Handshake job code, and more. If you know of an amazing student at UNCG who wants to be a PAL, we have a QR code for you to nominate up to 4 students that would be a great student leader! Thank you all for spreading the news to your students about the PAL Program and happy PAL Recruitment season!
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At UNCG, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of care for our students. We each have a part to play in curating an environment where our students can be well and thrive right up to the finish line. Spartan Well-Being is your partner in this endeavor. We are here to make sure you have the tools and resources you need as you engage with students.
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Wellness Themed Exam Prep Rooms
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10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, December 2 -and Tuesday, December 3
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Spartan Dining Late Night Breakfast in Fountain View Dining
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Grab n' Go Snacks with Spartan Well-Being
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File your 2025-2026 FAFSA |
The priority period to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 academic year will open in December 2024. You must file a FAFSA every year for financial aid consideration, and the sooner the better, so keep an eye on your email for updates from Financial Aid. Read through these Tips for Filing the FAFSA or make a virtual appointment with a Financial Aid counselor using Starfish if you have questions about FAFSA or financial aid.
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Volunteer for Spartan SPEARS |
Interested in volunteering with YFY? Join Spartan SPEARS! Spartan SPEARS help students navigate campus during the first two days of class every semester, and the sign for Spring 2025 just opened! If you love helping students, this is a great opportunity for you.
You can find the sign ups and more information about SPEARS below:
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If you have any questions, reach out to YFY by emailing yfy@uncg.edu or through the texting line by texting 1-336-541-6939.
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- Now - 11/29: Spring 2025 course registration for continuing students
- 11/27 - 11/29: Thanksgiving Break
- 12/4: Last Day of Classes & First Finals Fest
- 12/6 - 12/12: Final Exams
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| Follow YFY on Instagram to stay in the know about what's happening on campus. Also reach out to us through our texting line with any questions you might have at 1-336-541-6939.
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