Learning Communities - First Year Experience (FYE)

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First Year Experience
The First Year Experience Learning Community provides you with:
  • Tools to succeed in college
  • Priority registration & scheduling
  • Individualized counseling & career development
  • Support in mathematics
  • Planned sequence of courses to keep you on track for transfer
  • Collaboration between faculty & students
  • Connecting to campus resources
For more information about the First Year Experience Learning Community, please contact Vanson Nguyen at (650) 738-4221 or Nguyenv@smccd.edu
What is the First Year Experience Learning Community?

The First Year Experience (FYE) Learning Community is a yearlong program in which a group of students (cohort) stay together in a set sequence of classes. Counseling and case management are linked with Math, English and other required courses to provide a holistic foundation for success. The FYE program is geared toward full-time students who want support transitioning into college-level classes while completing the algebra sequence. The program is also a good choice for those who would like to transfer and/or receive an AA/AS degree as quickly as possible.

Who is eligible?
Eligible students include anyone placing into both Math 110 and English 828 and also committing to the entire FYE package of courses. This program is particularly beneficial for students who want to complete the algebra sequence and begin taking college-level English courses within two semesters while maintaining a full-time load.
Who are the instructors?

The instructors in the FYE program are all dedicated to increasing the success of students who normally struggle in the early part of their college education. These teachers have self-selected to be a part of this collaborative program and represent decades of experience at Skyline.

Why these courses?

The courses were selected by a group of faculty who are well acquainted with the patterns of student success and failure at Skyline. This set of courses strikes a careful balance of required and transferable units to assist students attain college levels in Math and English. The core of the program is getting students through the required algebra sequence and developmental English sequence while establishing foundational knowledge. Students will learn to navigate the educational system, access resources, develop study skills and create a network of learners at the college.

Can a student enroll in some but not all of the courses?
The courses are linked so that a student must enroll in all of them at once. Having a fixed group of students sharing the same academic challenges and building collaborative relationships is a key part of the program. It is required that the student commit to all the courses.

Click on the following link to see the list of courses: FYE Brochure



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