Your First Step Toward Success Has Already Begun!
The First Year Experience Program (FYE) is a year-long learning community of students, counselors, and instructors. Students enroll in at least one FYE-designated English and/or Math course as well as a College Success Counseling class. The program is designed for students who welcome additional support and guidance to reach transfer, graduation, and career goals. FYE is ideal for first-generation college students. It's also a great way to build a success network of peers, instructors, and counselors. This learning community provides an environment of academic excellence and support.
- Receive additional support and structure as you begin college
- Increase your chances of succeeding in college
- Be a part of a community of learners helping and supporting each other
- Have instructors and counselors committed to the success of first year college students
There will be a mandatory First Year Experience Workshop of Welcome the week before classes start in August. All students will take the following 3 courses in addition to courses outside of First Year Experience:
- At least one FYE English or Math class
- FYE Counseling 5 (College Success) in the Fall
- FYE Counseling 12C (Careers and Lifestyles) in the Spring
If you are interested in being part FYE, complete the application. An FYE counselor will then contact you and help you plan your first semester classes.
Cohort Information
Based on your Guided Self-Placement results, choose one of the following cohorts.
Students take ENGL 1A with support in Fall; start MATH in Spring.
It is recommended that students take either:
- 1-unit Kinesiology class and another 3-unit class (possibilities: THEA 14A, B, C; ADMJ 1, SOCI 1, ARTS 1A, ARTS 1B, ARTS 1D, or ARTS 1E)
- MATH 105: Pre-Statistics
This cohort is not appropriate for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or Business majors.
Fall Semester
| Class Name | Section Number | Days | Time | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | 76496 | MW | 9:20 AM – 10:45 AM | 3 units |
| ENGL 99X | 75854 | MW | 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM | 2 units |
| COUN 5 | 77066 | TTH | 9:20 AM – 10:45 AM | 3 units |
Spring Semester
- ENGL 1B
- COUN 12C
- MATH 10/10C
Students take COUN 5, ENGL 1A and/or MATH 10/10C in Fall.
It is recommended that that students take either:
- 1-unit Kinesiology class
- 3-unit class (possibilities: THEA 14A, B, C; ADMJ 1, SOCI 1, ARTS 1A, ARTS ARTS 1B, ARTS 1D, or ARTS 1E)
This cohort is not appropriate for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or Business majors.
Fall Semester
| Class Name | Section Number | Days | Time | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | 74136 | MW | 9:20 AM – 10:45 AM | 3 units |
| MATH 10 | 76014 | MTW | 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM | 4 units |
| MATH 10C | 76021 | TH | 12:30 PM – 1:55 PM | 1.5 units |
| COUN 5 | 74628 | TTH | 10:55 AM – 12:20 PM | 3 units |
Spring Semester
- ENGL 1B
- COUN 12C
Students take COUN 5, ENGL 1A and/or MATH 106 in Fall.
It is recommended that students take both:
- 1-unit Kinesiology class
- Math Boot Camp (MATH 106P or MATH TMP1) at end of summer
Fall Semester
| Class Name | Section Number | Days | Time | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 106* | 74678 | M-TH Late Start (9/14/20) |
9:20 AM – 10:45 PM | 5 units |
| ENGL 1A | 74154 | TTH | 12:30 PM – 1:55 PM | 3 units |
| COUN 5 | 74627 | TTH | 10:55 PM – 12:20 PM | 3 units |
* STEM students can also enroll in MATH 1/1C outside of FYE (sections 75992 and 76591). Business students can also enroll in Math 12 outside the FYE cohort.
Spring Semester
- MATH 1/1C
- ENGL 1C
- COUN 12C