First Year Experience (FYE)
About the Program
What is FYE?
Foothill's First Year Experience (FYE) program supports first-time, first-generation college students through a supportive community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators—in and outside the classroom, increasing chances of success and completing academic goals.
By joining our FYE cohort of students, you'll . . .
- Experience a sense of belonging to the college in a welcoming community
- Develop a stronger commitment to your education
- Find support as you navigate your way through your first year of college
- Explore majors and careers in the Society, Culture and Human Development Pathway
- Take core courses together as a cohort
- Participate in independent research based on your own interests and passions
Are you interested in joining FYE?
- Please fill out our FYE interest form.
Is FYE the Program for You?
Our aim is to support first-time, first-generation college students who:
- Are full-time college students taking transfer-level courses
- Qualify for financial aid (Apply today!)
- Are interested in the Society, Culture and Human Development Pathway
- Have a desire for academic and community support
About Foothill FYE Instructors
Our FYE instructors support students in the following ways:
- Promote student success through innovative pedagogy, campus engagement, and cross-discipline collaboration
- Enjoy working with a campuswide team to support the academic success and personal growth of FYE students
- Commit to exploring social justice and human rights issues that are relevant to students’ lives
Courses You'll Take
Summer Session
- CNSL 5 Introduction to College: Monday–Thursday, Aug. 18-21, Meets in person 9-11:50 a.m. (1 unit)
- NCEN 400 English Bridge: Aug. 26-Sept. 11, Hybrid, Meets in person 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (non-credit, no cost) NOTE: This course is optional.
- FYE Orientation: Monday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fall Quarter
- ENGL C1000-4CF: Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 1A) + Coreq NCEN-401A-4CF, In person, Meets 10 a.m.-1:20 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays (5 units)
- ETHN 1 Introduction to Ethnic Studies, In person, Meets 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays (4 units)
- LIBR 10-1FW Introduction to College Research, Online asynchronous (1 unit)
Winter Quarter
- ENGL 1B Composition, Critical Reading & Thinking Through Literature. Hybrid, Meets in person 10-11:50 Tuesdays (5 units)
- SOC 1H Honors Introduction to Sociology, Hybrid, Meets 1:30-3:30 Tuesdays/Thursdays (5 units)
- STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics (formerly Math 10) Hybrid, Meets in person 10 a.m.-1:20 p.m. Thursdays (5 units)
Spring Quarter
- SOC 54H Honors Institute Seminar in Sociology, April 9-May14 Thursdays 1:30-3:20 p.m. (1 unit)
Program Requirements
- Attend Orientation
- Attend classes
- Attend FYE events/field trips
- Meet with a counselor at least once per quarter
- Participate in our Research and Service Leadership Symposium in spring 2026
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact our FYE Team at fyefoothill@fhda.edu.
