FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
LEARNING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM

The First Year Experience (FYE) Program is NOW accepting applications for the 2012-2013 cohort.  All interested applicants should apply online to be considered for next fall's cohort.  Students must be part of the graduating class of 2012 school year to participate in the FYE Program for fall 2012.

Learn How to Be a Successful Student

Starting a new educational journey can be exciting and overwhelming. Whether you are transitioning from high school or returning after a few years of working, there are so many decisions to make and challenges to face. The First Year Experience program is designed to help you be successful in your first year of college life by providing a supportive, caring environment of educational and career services.

• Early Group Registration
• Orientation
• FYE Bilingual Counselor
• Learning Community Courses
• Strategies for Success in College
• FYE Faculty
• Field Trips
• Peer Mentors
• El Camino College Email Account

The FYE Program Provides you with a Supportive College Environment

• Studying and learning in groups
• Accessing vital campus and college resources
• Exploring a chosen major
• Creating a career plan
• Developing important study skills
• Interacting in a multicultural environment
• Learning how to access & manage electronic
information such as email, the Internet, and
library databases