FLARE – Freshmen in Liberal Arts Reaching Excellence
Why apply to FLARE?
FLARE strives to help develop freshmen and their leadership skills while helping them transition into college both academically and socially! We hold events ranging from socials and road trips, connect freshmen with upperclassmen in their majors, teach them to become leaders alongside their peers, and aid in professional development through resume reviews and career center workshops.
Fall Application & Informational ScheduleAbout FLARE
The following should be used as information to help you make an informed decision about being a member of FLARE, but please note that your experience may look different.
What does a “week in FLARE” look like?
A typical week in FLARE will consist of a general meeting on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. and study hours twice a week, along with various other activities. These activities include socials—anything from movie nights to picnics—or hangouts with families and committees. Some weeks will consist of other events such as service projects or fundraising events.
What did the remote experience look like due to COVID-19?
The remote experience consisted of Zoom meetings to keep in touch with everyone, along with texting buddies being organized to keep the freshmen interacting with one another. Mentors were still available online to help freshmen with their classes and class registration/selection.
Organization Size
| Position | Freshmen | Counselors | Executives |
| # Students | 50 | 14 | 3 |
Being involved with FLARE I can expect to pay…
| Dues & Known Costs | · Fall Semester: $150
· Trips: $10 · Apparel: $20 |
| Financial Aid
(if available) |
Dues scholarships are provided on an as-needed basis, and payment plans are offered for fall dues for the freshmen! |
Does FLARE have a Big/Little Program?
Yes
What does the Big/Little Experience entail?
There will be 12 Bigs—former FLARE members of any classification—who will serve as a Big to 4–5 freshmen. Freshmen will get to meet the Bigs and pref them according to similar interests and such, followed by a Big/Little reveal! Bigs attend socials with FLARE as a whole, as well as meet with their Littles on a smaller scale as schedules allow.
Want to learn more?
Attend the FLAC Coordinated livestreams, informationals, and reach out to the student leaders using the contact information available on this page. Find the full recruitment schedule here.
FLO Evaluation
FLOs are evaluated yearly based on several factors. Three of these factors are Leadership, Service, and Social. Here is what last year’s members experienced in these areas:
Leadership
Freshmen have the opportunity to plan meetings and Spring Retreat. FLARE hosts a variety of developmental programs during meetings, including a professor panel, career center resume review, College of Liberal Arts dean, and academic advisors.
Service
- FLARE Events: Peanut butter and jelly drive, Brazos Valley Food Bank volunteer days, Pebble Creek Elementary School carnival.
- FLARE members also participate in on-campus events such as MSC Service FLO down, The Big Event, and Replant.
Social
Host all-FLO picnic with Color War, Mr. FLO, FLO Cup, Digs and Gigs, FLARE movie socials, football watch parties, Halloween social, Valentine’s social, group football game, FLARE member picnic (Bush Gardens, snacks, and outdoor activities), Austin road trip, Houston road trip.