Welcome to the First Year Experience (FYE) Program
Kickstart your college journey the right way—by joining this program at Compton College, where success starts from day one!
What is this Program?
Compton College’s First Year Experience program is designed to prepare you for a smooth
transition into community college for the first time. Whether you are transitioning
from high school or just beginning your college education for the first time, the
college process can present with challenges that require multiple adjustments that
best fit for you. Sometimes even getting the process started can be overwhelming,
while also learning how to take ownership of your own education. We want to emphasize
that this program is designed to support you during those first steps as you enter
Compton College and how we can assist you during that first year.
Throughout this program, you will learn more about how to be a successful student
in your own way. You will gain the knowledge on how to access and navigate campus
and college resources; interact with other students and campus employees; develop
important academic skills for success; have access to meet with a specialized FYE
counselor and Student Services Advisors; learn how to navigate the electronic systems
on campus, such as email, internet, and library databases, and so much more.
Program Benefits:
Priority Registration: Be one of the first groups of people to enroll in your classes for the Fall and Spring semester!Orientation + Summer Bridge: An overview of the FYE program, alongside a 2-week summer bridge programming introducing students to all the academic services and student programs offered on campus while establishing themselves to the college.
FYE Counselor: They are here to help you develop your personalized Student Educational Plan to help you satisfy general education, elective graduation, and major preparation requirements. An FYE counselor will also help you select the classes you need to achieve your educational goals, while also guide you in navigating on campus resources.
Programming/Workshops: We will offer academic and community-based activities, support services, and events to further guide you throughout your college experience.
Peer Mentors (Coming Fall 2026): Second year students who participated in FYE and are in good standing with the college will be available to help answer questions, share their own experiences, and guide first year students transitioning into college.
Student Services Advisors/Interns (Coming soon): They serve as your first point of contact, helping you schedule counseling appointments, meet for drop-in academic and personal advising or coaching, receive important reminders and communications, and participate in workshops that support your academic and personal growth.
More to add very soon....
Program Eligibility Requirements:
Attend Mandatory Orientation - Online over the Summer (typically mid July)Attend and complete mandatory Summer Bridge program (typically end of July to early August)
Complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act application and verification process.
Enroll and complete Math, English, and Human Development courses by the end of your first year.
***Note: Students pursuing a Certificate Degree may be exempt from taking a Math and English course, and will need to speak to an FYE counselor for further evaluation.
Meet with an FYE Counselor twice a semester during Fall and Spring Year 1, and once a semester during Fall and Spring Year 2.
Be a first-time college student with no other course credits from other colleges/universities (this does not apply to students who have taken Dual Enrollment classes while in high school).
Attend 3 workshops per semester.
Recommended Eligibility Requirements (NOT Required):
Meet California Residency or AB540 requirements. (Don't meet this requirement? You can still have access to all FYE support services.)
Register for a minimum of 12 - 15 units every semester. (Part-time students are still welcomed even if you are enrolled in 11.5 units or
under. If you're enrolled in the Special Resource Center and need accommodations to
be part-time, you're also still weclomed!)
