Welcome to FYE
When you join FYE, you can
- Combine different fields of study and participate in community engagement through this year-long program
- Attend reading and writing classes that will take you at least through your first college-level courses
- Take additional college level classes such as sociology, career and life planning, intercultural studies, and physical anthropology.
Who is Eligible?
You are eligible for the First Year Experience (FYE) Program if you meet the following requirements
- High school graduate or have a GED or 18 years old
- First-Generation College Student (parents do not have a college degree)
- First-Time, Never Attended College
- Eligibility for LART 250 + English 1A (1A combo) or English 1AF (stretch 1A)
- Committed to taking the entire FYE cohort for the entire school year
- Before enrolling in the FYE cohorts, all FYE students are required to attend a recent Summer Bridge program through De Anza College specifically designed for incoming students going into FYE.
FYE Classes (2023-2024)
Fall 2023
Classes offered in our learning communities count towards completion of an associates degree and/or transfer.
| CRN | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
|
21999 26322 |
EWRT 1A | Composition and Reading |
|
25488 27713 |
LART 250 | Academic Reading and Writing |
| 27629 | CHLX 10 | Introduction to Chicanx and Latinx Studies |
Winter 2024
| CRN | Course | Title |
|
37752 36521 |
EWRT 2 | Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking |
| CLP 5 | College Major and Career Options | |
| ESCI 1 | Environmental Science |
Spring 2024
| CRN | Course | Title |
| ESCI 1L | Environmental Science Laboratory | |
| COMM 1 | Public Speaking |
How to Join FYE
If you are interested in joining the First Year Experience program, please complete the following steps:
- Apply to De Anza College
- Make sure the Assessment Office has your high school transcript, in order to determine your English placement
- Submit the online SSRS Program Interest Form.
Because space is limited, applicants are encouraged to complete our interest form as early as possible.
Support Our Scholarship Program
The Jean Miller First Year Experience Scholarship fund is a beautiful reminder of Jean Miller’s legacy. The money has literally put books in the hands of our most struggling students. Anything you can give will be appreciated.