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Fit First-Year

Fit First-Year

For student success

Fit First-Year online trainings are designed to help you with your transition or return to FAU. Areas that may present challenges revolve around substance use, personal health, safety, and finances. Additionally, early career preparation and planning is essential.

We offer these trainings to comply with the FAU, State of Florida, and Federal requirements. Not completing modules may result in your inability to register for classes for an upcoming semester.
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Complete All 7 Modules ✏️

 

Mental Well-Being

 
Module Part 1: 60 to 90 minutes
Module Part 2: 15 minutes
Part 2 available 30 days after completing Part 1. You’ll receive an email when it’s ready.

Mental Well-Being for Students

This training equips you with information and skills to support your emotional well-being and others.

Module Assignments:

  1. Introduction to Mental Well-Being for Students
  2. Self-Management
  3. Recognizing Challenges
  4. Seeking Help

Hosted on Vector Solutions
Log in with your FAUNET ID and password.​

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Alcohol and Other Drugs

 
Module: 35 to 45minutes

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Alcohol and Other Drugs is a reality-driven online course designed to educate students on the risks of the abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and to teach successful strategies for handling dangerous situations related to these substances.

Module Assignments:

  1. Your GPA
  2. Your Brain
  3. Your Peers
  4. Your Life

Hosted on Vector Solutions
Log in with your FAUNet ID and password.​
Use Google Chrome web browser for best results.​

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CannabisEDU

 
Module Part 1: 25 to 30 minutes
Module Part 2: 15 minutes

CannabisEDU

CannabisEDU is a brief training that offers information to help students make informed decisions about cannabis use or non-use, including how to know when someone’s usage has become problematic.

Module Assignments:

  1. Part 1 takes about 25 to 35 minutes on average to complete.
  2. Part 2 takes about 5 minutes to complete. Note: You will receive a notification email 30 days after completing Part 1 letting you know that it is time to take Part 2; it will not be accessible before that time.

Both parts of the module need to be completed.

Hosted on Vector Solutions
Log in with your FAUNet ID and password.​​
Use Google Chrome web browser for best results.

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Sexual Assault Prevention

 
Module Part 1: 35 to 45 minutes
Module Part 2: 15 minutes

Sexual Assault Prevention

Sexual Assault Prevention training covers the importance of values, aspects of (un)healthy relationships, sexual assault, consent, and bystander intervention.

Module Assignments:

  1. Part 1 takes about 35 to 45 minutes on average to complete.
  2. Part 2 takes about 15 minutes on average to complete. Note: You will receive a notification email 30 days after completing Part 1 letting you know that it is time to take Part 2; it will not be accessible before that time.

Both parts of the module need to be completed in order to satisfy this federal mandate.

Hosted on Vector Solutions
Log in with your FAUNet ID and password.​
Use Google Chrome web browser for best results.​

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Hazing Prevention

 
Module: 60 minutes

Hazing Prevention 101™ Course –
College Edition (2025 - 2026)

Hazing is a serious problem that can cause long lasting effects, both physically, and psychologically. Hazing Prevention is everyone’s responsibility. The Hazing Prevention 101™ training teaches students how to recognize, prevent and report hazing.

Module Assignments:

  • Learn to recognize, prevent and report hazing

Hosted on Prevent.Zone
Log in with your FAUNet ID and password.​

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Financial Literacy

 
Module: 60 to 90 minutes

Unlock Your Financial Future with CashCourse!

Dive into online self-paced modules covering budgeting, saving, and more.

Why Choose CashCourse?

  • Comprehensive Topics: Learn practical skills in budgeting, saving, investing, and credit management.
  • Self-Paced Learning: Study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
  • Interactive Assignments: Apply your knowledge with hands-on tasks.
  • Real-World Applications: Understand how financial concepts apply to everyday life.

Module Assignments:

  1. Budgeting Basics: Create and stick to a budget.
  2. Smart Saving: Build an emergency fund.
  3. Credit Management: Improve your credit score.
  4. Financial Planning: Plan for major life events.

Join thousands of students who have transformed their financial lives with CashCourse.

Hosted in CashCourse
You must register first to use CashCourse

  1. Click Register Now! on login screen
  2. Enter access code 6037
  3. Enter your FAU email, name, and Z-number
  4. Verify your email via the link sent
  5. Create a username and password
  6. Click Let’s Get Started! play button
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Career Preparation

 
Module: 60 to 90 minutes

FAU Kick-Off Your Future

Kick-Off Your Future is your introduction to the career planning process, and it will help you build toward your future by understanding your career pathways and salary potential.

Module Assignments:

  1. Take Major KnOWLedge to explore your career interests.
  2. Understand your job options by major.
  3. Be directed to MyFloridaFuture to learn about wage perspectives by FAU majors 1, 5, and 10 years post-graduation.
  4. Register with the FAU Career Center by claiming your Handshake account and completing your Handshake profile.
  5. Learn about additional resources the FAU Career Center offers for students.
  6. Affirm awareness of your selected major’s employment and wage prospects. The affirmation is completed at the end of the Kick-Off Your Future career readiness training module.

Hosted on Canvas

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