The Second-Year Experience (SYE) program at Moorpark College is designed to support students in their second year of college or higher with identifying, pursuing, and achieving their educational and career goals.

With guidance from counselors and student success coaches, SYE supports the continued growth of our students through activities and resources focused on career exploration, transfer preparation, and leadership development.

Meet our SYE Team

Funded through the Project CHESS grant, SYE supports the shared objective of helping students find success and achieve their degree by engaging in the classroom, feeling academically capable, connecting to peers and the campus community, and focusing on their future careers.

In order to participate in SYE, you must have completed 24 or more transferrable units.  If you do not meet this minimum unit requirement or have any other eligibility questions, please contact us at mcsye@vcccd.edu.

Note: Did you miss out on participating in FYE? No worries! It is not a requirement to have participated in FYE in order to join SYE.

By signing up for SYE, students will receive the following benefits:

Individualized Academic and Career Counseling

• Assistance with developing educational plans, which align to your personal transfer goals and timeline
• Support with career exploration and preparation through activities, such as resume review, cover letter development, and mock interviews

Personal Student Success Coach

• One-on-one support to connect students with campus resources, assist with applications (college/internship/scholarship), and general encouragement
• Advocate for student learning and engagement in pursuit of goals

Student Success Center (offered once campus re-opens)

• Computer lab (with free printing!)
• Lounge and study space for relaxation, studying, reading, etc.
• A communal fridge & microwave

Workshops and Events developed specifically for SYE students

• Fall SYE & Transfer Planning Orientation
• Monthly Workshops covering Career Exploration, Transfer Preparation, and Leadership Development
• Graduation Celebration!

In order to participate in SYE, students must:

• Schedule and attend at least one (1) SYE Counseling appointment per semester
• Schedule and attend at least two (2) SYE Student Success Coach appointments per semester
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Maintain full-time enrollment status (12 units minimum)

Note: If you are unable to meet or maintain any of the above requirements, please connect with a success coach for assistance!

While the items listed below are not "requirements" for SYE, students are strongly encouraged to engage in as many of the following activities as possible: 

• Submit a Financial Aid application (FAFSA or CADAA) 
• Attend all SYE workshops and events each semester 
• Attend at least one (1) campus partner workshop or event per semester 
• Join or create a club through MC Student Activities Office 
• Explore and apply to as many Moorpark programs as possible, such as EOPS or the Honors Program 
• Participate in leadership development programs, such as MC LEADS 
• Volunteer with or access services through Raider Central 
• Explore internship and job opportunities through MC Career Services 
• Apply for Scholarships 

If you are interested in pursuing any of the above opportunities, connect with an SYE Success Coach for assistance!