First Year Experience (FYE) Program

The FYE Learning Communities

Interested in joining a supportive group with other first-year students? Learn more about each FYE Learning Cohort:

• Allied Health

  Allied Heath FYE is a a Science and Health Interest Area Pathway for students wishing to pursue career in an allied health science. Careers include but are not limited to Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Radiography, Sonography, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Health. The Allied Heath Pathway satisfies common prerequisites for various health-related programs and provides students with foundational knowledge in human anatomy, physiology and microbiology.

  Course	Units	Name	Days	Time
  CHEM-108-2847	4	Introductory Chemistry	TTH	9:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  ENGL-C1000 1127	3	Academic Reading and Writing	MW	9:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  STAT C1000-3222	4	Introduction to Statistics	MW	12:45 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
  COUNS-100-2841	1	New Student Success Strategies	T	11:10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Business

  Business FYE is an Interest Area Pathway for students who are interested in transfer to a 4-year university in a Business or Economics major. Students in this Pathway will gain an overview of the theory and practice of modern business along with exposure to career options including business administration, management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, entrepreneurship, and international business.

  Course	Units	Name	Days	Time
  BUS-109-1358	3	Intro to Business	MW	12:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
  STAT C1000E-6007	5	Introduction to Statistics	TTH	11:10 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
  ENGL-C1000-1071	3	Academic Reading and Writing	TTH	9:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  COUNS-100-2922	1	New Student Success Strategies	M	9:30 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.

• Communication

  Communication FYE is an Interest Area Pathway for students considering majors in areas such as Language Arts, Social Science, Arts, Humanities, Liberal Arts and more. A communication course is a common general education requirement for transfer, and effective communication are central to success in many fields. Thus, students may use this Pathway to complete requirements and gain skills to serve them in a wide array of majors and careers.

  Course	Units	Name	Days	Time
  COMM-C1000-6001	3	Intro to Public Speaking	MW	11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
  STAT C1000E-6008	5	Introduction to Statistics	TTH	11:10 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
  ENGL-C1000-1072	3	Academic Reading and Writing	MW	9:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  COUNS-100-2913	1	New Student Success Strategies	T	9:30 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.

• Psychology

  Psychology FYE is a Social Sciences Interest Area Pathway for students who are interested in studying human thought, feeling and behavior. This Pathway is a starting point for students considering transfer to a 4-year university in a psychology major and a future career in a helping profession. Examples of these professions include Psychotherapy, Social Work, Educational Counseling, Psychological Research and Instruction.

  Course	Units	Name	Days	Time
  PSYC-C1000-6048	3	Introduction to Psychology	TTH	12:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
  ENGL-C1000-1075	3	Academic Reading and Writing	TTH	9:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  STAT C1000E-6006	5	Introduction to Statistics	MW	11:10 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
  COUNS-100-2914	1	New Student Success Strategies	M	9:30 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.

• STEM

  STEM FYE is an Interest Area Pathway for students wishing to transfer to a 4-year university in a science, technology, engineering or math major. Examples of these majors include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics and Environmental Science. The STEM Pathway includes a sequence of math and science courses along with various types of support for students to succeed in this rigorous program of study.

  Course	Units	Name	Days	Time
  MATH-191L-6191	6	Pre-Calculus with Support	MW	9:35 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
  ENGL-C1000-1076	3	Academic Reading and Writing	TTH	9:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  COUNS-100-2947	1	New Student Success Strategies	T	11:10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Program Eligibility, Benefits, and Expectations

• Program Eligibility

  You can apply to the FYE community if you are:

  • Taking college classes after high school for the first time
  • First person in your family to go to college
  • Eligible for English-122 (College Reading and Composition)

• Benefits of FYE

  • Connection with a cohort of students with similar interests and goals
  • Guaranteed spots in high-demand classes
  • Specialized attention from FYE faculty, staff, and counseling
  • Free tutoring (academic support) and access to College Success Workshops
  • 12-unit (full-time) schedules designed by DVC Counselors for each cohort based on their Educational Pathway or Interest Area
  • Support Team: Access a full-time Program Coordinator and Peer Advisors to guide you and connect you with DVC resources throughout your first year.
  • Study Group: Reserved space twice a week for your cohort to study and collaborate during your first semester.

• Program Expectations

  Students in FYE cohorts are expected to:

  • Attend the FYE Program Overview (online)
  • Attend the FYE Registration Session (online)
  • Attend the FYE Orientation (in-person)
  • Attend Welcome Day (in-person)
  • Participate in regularly scheduled study groups
  • Communicate with your support team
  • Meet with their FYE Program Coordinator or Peer Advisor twice a semester
  • Attend College Success Workshops