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 challenges that may need adjustments to help you. Sometimes,
just getting the process started while also learning how to manage your education
can be overwhelming. We want to emphasize that this program is designed to support
and assist you during your first year at Compton College.
Throughout this program, you will learn more about how to be a successful student
in your own way. You will gain knowledge about how to access and navigate campus resources;
interact with other students and campus employees; develop important academic skills
for success; have access to a specialized FYE counselor and FYE staff; learn how to
navigate the online 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 students to enroll in your classes for the Fall and Spring semester!FYE Orientation: Providing an overview of the FYE program, its benefits, services, eligibility requirements, and next steps to successfully onboard to both the program and college.
Summer Bridge: Participating in a 2-week summer program experience to introduce students to all the academic services and student programs offered on campus.
FYE Counselor: Our counselors assist you in developing your personalized Student Educational Plan to help you complete 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 helping you navigate 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 hosted by our FYE staff.
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.
CSU Transfer Success Pathway (TSP): Secure guaranteed admission to one CSU in an eligible major (some majors excluded). Get personalized support from a CSU rep and your FYE counselor, plus the CSU Transfer Planner to keep you on track.
***NOTE: Eligible for first-time, first-year college students and not returning college students.
Program Eligibility Requirements:
Attend Mandatory FYE OrientationAttend and complete Mandatory Summer Bridge program
Complete New Student Orientation online via MyCompton portal (to activate your priority registration).
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 may be exempt from taking a Math and English course, and should consult 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 in college with no credits from other colleges/universities (high school dual enrollment is accepted) OR a first-year student at Compton College.
Attend 3 workshops per semester.
Recommended Eligibility Criteria (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 can still enroll in FYE!)
Schedule an appointment with an FYE counselor!
FYE Counseling appointments
Join our FYE Fall 2025 Workshops!
View all our events and sign up here
