The FYE program is designed to help you conquer challenges, learn how to navigate college and complete your academic goals without taking more classes than you need. As an FYE student, you'll complete several General Education and major prep classes in your first year, know what classes to take to complete your goals, explore support services offered at Cabrillo College, make new friends, and connect with peers who share your interests. You will be registered in the same classes with other students in your FYE cohort, helping to create a network of strong relationships with your classmates.

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YES! While local students are prioritized, all students will be considered on a space-available basis.

Yes! And, will be considered on a space-available basis.

All majors!

That’s okay! Choose a CAP that interests you. All FYE classes satisfy General Education requirements so you'll be completing requirments and at the same time you are settling on a major.

Nothing! FYE offers dedicated support to help you succeed at no additional cost.

• Important to know! As a Cabrillo student, registration and student fees are charged for all classes that you enroll in, whether or not you are part of FYE.

• Fees are charged at the time of registration and then paid for from financial aid awards or from your own funds.

ProTip: after Financial Aid is applied, some students may have a balance depending on their financial aid award package.

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FYE uses "Opt-out (set) Scheduling." This allows the FYE Team to register you in FYE classes and guarantees full-time enrollment without having to compete with other students for space.

Yes, you can change some of the classes. However, you need to remain enrolled in CG 1 and English C1000 in order to be part of FYE.

ProTip: FYE classes include General Education requirements and major prep classes, that you will need to take at some point during your time at Cabrillo.

Apply to FYE, we can let you know if spaces opens. Then, see an Academic Counselor to select classes and register.

We start with an orientation day in August. Then, Fall and Spring of your first year.

No, this program is meant to help you make the transition to college easier, not to overwhelm you with extra work.

If you've already completed some classes and want dedicated support to achieve success, let's talk, FYE might be right for you.