The resources below will support you in your work as a Froco:
FroCo Handbook
The FroCo Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of your role, responsibilities, and critical campus resources.
First Year Counselor Handbook 2025-2026
Corrected Fall 2025 Nightly Meeting Guide
What resources are available to me as a first-year counselor?
For a breakdown of who to contact in specific circumstances, please see our Who Can Help Me and When page or the Resources for Students in Distress website created by the Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life.
We also encourage you to seek guidance and advice from the Old Campus Fellows, Peer Liaisons, and Camp Yale Leaders cohort. Additionally, the Office of Student Affairs is a critical resource for FroCos.
What are some ways that I can start conversations with my first-year cohort?
Conversations ultimately are at their best when they occur naturally. However, we have two prompts available that you may find helpful as ice breakers with your new First-Year students:
- Reflect on the courses that you particularly enjoyed in high school. Why did you like them? Was it the subject matter, the method of inquiry, or the nature of the assignments? Your answers might guide your course selection in your first year and beyond.
- Think about your favorite extracurricular activities. What inspires you to devote time to them? Look for courses that will allow you to develop a broader perspective on these interests or to strengthen relevant skills
Undergraduate Regulations (URegs)
When issues arise, the best practice is to consult the URegs which provides detailed guidelines regarding campus regulations and offenses, as well as procedures, policies, and penalties.
How can I help with Academic Advising?
Choosing classes, considering majors, deciding to be pre-med are all considerations that first-year students face. Listed below are some key resources to help you assist your first-year students as they explore Yale’s academic world:
- For an introduction to majors, courses, and distributional requirements at Yale: https://yalecollege.yale.edu/registration-course-selection/design-your-first-year
- For information regarding placement exams: https://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu/courses-majors/placement-testing-and-exams
- To prepare for a career in health care: https://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu/preparing-health-care-professions
Compensation
Up-to-date information regarding compensation and tax implications is available on the FroCo program webpage: