From Orientation to Graduation, You Belong Here.
The Office of First-Year and Retention Initiatives (FYRI) exists to help students find their place at UNA and stay through graduation. Through intentional programming, strategic partnerships, and student-centered initiatives, FYRI works to promote engagement, persistence, and academic success. Signature programs include ROAR Orientation, the Presidential Mentors Academy, Miss UNA, and comprehensive transfer student programming. By collaborating with campus partners across UNA, the office creates meaningful experiences that help students feel connected, supported, and prepared to thrive throughout their collegiate journey and beyond.
ROAR Days
New students can learn more about university expectations, the extended orientation model, and their next steps here
PMA Meetings
Presidential Mentor Academy Students develop leadership skills and recieve mentorship through regular meetings with their cohort members. More information is found here.
TXP
Transfer students connect to campus resources and other students through exciting and engaging programming
Transfer students can learn more about registration, advising, and course schedules here.
Miss UNA 2026
The 2026 Competition will be on Saturday, January 24th in Norton Auditorium. Doors will open at 4pm with the competition starting at 5pm. More information can be found here.
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What will your Influence Be? Presidential Mentors Academy
Learn about yourself; become a campus leader; thrive on campus.
Miss UNA empowers women through scholarship, service and leadership opportunities
Learn more about the Miss University of North Alabama Competition
Welcome to your ROAR Orientation experience!
begin your journey at UNA; learn essential information; make lasting connections.
What will your Influence Be? Presidential Mentors Academy
The Miss University of North Alabama Competition.
Welcome to your ROAR Orientation experience!
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