Become an expert student from the jump
Join Cabrillo's First Year Experience for an easy transition into college.
Just a few of the perks of FYE:
Achieve academic success and immediate connection to your major and Career and Academic Pathway
Guaranteed Fulltime Enrollment in General Education core requirements like English and Math to complete an Associate Degree or transfer to UC, CSU, or private university
Open to all first year students, priority given to students from local high schools with the goal of earning a degree or transferring to university
Dedicated Academic and Career Counseling and referrals to support services
Enjoy an inclusive, safe learning environment
Access to workshops to learn what's needed to be successful student
Build your community: take classes with like-minded students in your field, make friends at fun events
Select your cohort based on your major:
Creative Arts and Design: Art History, Art Photography, Art Studio, Dance, Graphic Design, Music, Music Technology and Recording Arts, Theatre Arts
Entrepreneurship and Business: Accounting, Agriculture Business, Business, Business Information Worker, Computer Applications and Business Technology, Construction Management, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, Economics, Graphic Design, Music Technology and Recording Arts, Wine Studies
Global and Human Studies: Anthropology, Art History, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Elementary Teacher Education, English, Geography, History, Human Services, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Women's Studies
Health and Public Service: Criminal Justice, Dental Hygiene, Fire Technology/Emergency Medical Technician, Health Science, Kinesiology, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Radiologic Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM): Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science: Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Geology, Horticulture: Agricultural Plant Sciences, Mathematics, Physics
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