In order to join the FYE program, students must:
Complete the three-part Student Success Checklist:
Complete English and Math within the first year (fall, spring, or summer)
Schedule and attend at least one (1) FYE Academic Counseling appointment per semester
Schedule and attend at least two (2) FYE Student Success Coaching appointments per semester
RECOMMENDED: Complete ONE College Strategies class during summer, fall, or spring semester. (COL M01, COUN M02, COUN M05, or LS M03)
All of these courses are a 3 unit course that is UC and CSU transferrable. This means that students may use these units toward the 60 unit requirement to transfer.
Course Descriptions:
COL M01: College Strategies
Develops students’ learning strategies for college and life skill success. Examines and practices critical thinking, study methods, learning styles, time management, test preparation and test taking, and self-regulated learning. Addresses psychological, physiological, and sociological issues that impact the culture of higher education and help prepare students for college readiness.
COUN M02: Career and Life Planning
Provides a thorough study for career development, academic goals, and life planning. Includes assessment tools for identifying personality type; clarifying interests, skills, and values; and establishing college majors and careers. Addresses psychological and social issues that impact career and life choices. Covers decision-making processes, labor market trends, career research, interviewing skills, and résumé writing.
COUN M05: College Strategies
Develops students’ learning strategies for college success. Examines and practices critical thinking, study methods, learning styles, time management, test preparation and test taking, and self-regulated learning.
COUN M10: Student Success: EOPS
Introduces college information, resources, and skills that promote student success. Presents the history of Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and the role of past and current theory on social justice and advocacy that strengthens EOPS. Covers campus resources, and strategies to navigate the college system such as the college catalog, website, portal, and university websites. Provides instruction on educational planning to reach certificate, degree, and transfer goals. Identifies student learning challenges and examines study skill strategies to ensure student success.
LS M03: Personal Development and Study Strategies
Note: Instruction designed to meet the educational needs of students with or without disabilities.
Introduces strategies and skills to enhance academic success and personal growth for lifelong learning. Includes gaining self-awareness of personal responsibility, motivation, learning style preferences, career and life planning, goal setting, communication, stress reduction and the development of a self-management system. Integrates self-awareness through learning specific study strategies, including note taking, test taking, and research. Emphasizes critical thinking skills and engagement with resources on campus and in the community.