FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE

First Year Experience 

1. Apply to FYE
2. Apply to FAFSA or CA Dream Act
3. Orientation – complete the LACC orientation with the Welcome Center or on your Student Portal 
4. Counseling – meet with an FYE counselor to create your Student Education Plan
5. Select a Summer Bridge session - Attend an in-person, 3-day transition program during Summer 2025

Requirements

• Be a first-time college student (college classes taken in high school are approved) or a returning community college student, who has been out of school for a year or more and has never attended a 4-year university.  
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Must complete LACC orientation available on your student portal or with the Welcome Center
• Must be enrolled in at least 12 units for Fall and Spring semesters (possibly less if approved by Office of Special Services)
• Must meet with an FYE counselor AND a Success Coach once per semester
• Attend a mandatory Summer Bridge transition program
• Participate in special FYE events and socials
• Be a California resident or eligible for in-state tuition (see AB 540)
• Complete either the FAFSA or CA Dream Act application (students do not need to qualify for or receive financial aid, but must to submit an application)

Note: Some exceptions to requirements may apply, including for students with a disability who participate in the OSS program. Please meet with an FYE counselor for more details.

Tutoring

• Stay on track! Complete a total of 10 hours of tutoring a semester at the Pi Shop (math tutoring) and/or at the Writing Center. Your hours can be a combination of both math and writing tutoring. Your hours will be provided to FYE automatically. In order to access FYE tutoring you must enroll in the noncredit courses below: 
  • TUTOR 001 (Course Number18945) for the Pi Shop Math Tutoring
  • TUTOR 001 (Course Number 10522) for the Writing Center