What is FYE?
The FYE Program was designed especially for YOU - the first-time college student, to assist in your transition from high school to college life at DVC. Starting college can be both stressful and exciting, but as part of the DVC FYE community, you have support.
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
- Interested in joining a supportive group with other first-year students
- 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
- Opportunity to explore your academic and career interests
- 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.
Courses in FYE Cohort
Each FYE Learning Community cohort will enroll in:
- A Student Success Counseling course (COUNS-100)
- English 122 (First-Year Composition and Reading)
- Math 142 (Elementary Statistics with Probability), 121L (Plane Trigonometry), or 191 (Pre-Calculus)
- A major specific course (CHEM-108, BUS-109, PSYCH-101, or COMM 120)
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
How Do I Begin?
Step 1: Complete the DVC Application
Contact DVC Welcome Services for assistance.
Step 2: Complete the FYE Program Application
Contact dvcfye@dvc.edu for assistance.
After submitting the Program Application, you'll get an auto-reply with a link to schedule your FYE Program Overview. Be sure to complete this step to proceed with registration.
Step 3: Attend an FYE Program Overview (online)
Once you have completed the program overview, you will be signed up for a registration session with a DVC Counselor.
Step 4: Attend an FYE Registration Session
A DVC Counselor and staff will answer your questions, confirm you are signing up for the right cohort for your goals, and help you register for your FYE classes.
Step 5: Attend a Mandatory FYE Orientation
At orientation, meet your FYE Support Team and fellow students, explore campus, and get essential resources and program details for a strong start to your First Year Experience!
Step 6: Complete the FAFSA (Optional)
Contact DVC Financial Aid Office for assistance.
Going to college for the first time can be nerve-racking. It is so helpful to have a support system that ensures you have the knowledge you need to have a successful journey,
Alvin Gomez, FYE communications career pathway student