Welcome to FYE
When you join FYE, you can
- Combine different fields of study and participate in community engagement through this year-long program
- Attend reading and writing classes that will take you at least through your first college-level courses
- Take additional college level classes such as sociology, career and life planning, intercultural studies, and physical anthropology.
Upcoming Activities
- Please check back here for more information!
Who Can Join FYE?
This program is open to all students who meet the following requirements
- High school graduate or have a GED or 18 years old
- First-generation college student (parents do not have a college degree)
- First-time college student (never attended before)
- Eligibility for LART 250 + EWRT 1A (1A combo) or EWRT 1AF (stretch 1A)
- Committed to taking the entire FYE cohort for the entire school year
- Before enrolling in the FYE cohort, all FYE students are required to attend a recent Summer Bridge program through °®¶¹´«Ã½ College
FYE Classes (2024-2025)
Classes offered in our learning communities count toward completion of an associate degree and transfer.
Fall 2024
| Course | Title | Instructor | Units |
| ESCI 1 | Environmental Science | Alicia de Toro | 4 |
| EWRT 1A | Composition and Reading | Kristin Agius | 5 |
| LART 250 | Academic Reading and Writing | Kristin Agius | 3 |
| COUN 5 | Introduction to College | Jorge Morales | 1 |
Winter 2024
| Course | Title | Instructor | Units |
| EWRT 2 | Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking | Kristin Agius | 5 |
| CLP 5 | College Major and Career Options | Jorge Morales | 2 |
Spring 2024
| Course | Title | Instructor | Units |
| ESCI 1 | Environmental Science Lab | Alicia de Toro | 1 |
| COMM 1 | Public Speaking | Russell Hong | 5 |
Here's How To Join FYE
If you are interested in joining the First Year Experience program, please complete the following steps:
- Apply to °®¶¹´«Ã½ College
- Make sure the Assessment Office has your high school transcript, in order to determine your English placement
- Submit the online .
Because space is limited, applicants are encouraged to complete our interest form as early as possible.
Support Our Scholarship Program
The Jean Miller First Year Experience Scholarship fund is a beautiful reminder of Jean Miller’s legacy. The money has literally put books in the hands of our most struggling students. Anything you can give will be appreciated.