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FYE Benefits

Benefits of Enrolling in a FYE Course

Who should enroll in a First Year Experience course?

Any student who wishes to make a successful transition to UC San Diego, both academically and personally. 

Our programs aims to help students achieve the following:

  • Develop positive relationships with peers, staff and faculty
  • Identify and use appropriate campus resources
  • Enhance communication skills
  • Engage in opportunities that contribute to their learning within and beyond the classroom
  • Clarify their values and identity and articulate how these shape their perspectives and relationships with people who are similar to and different from themselves
  • Adapt and apply appropriate academic strategies to their courses and learning experiences
  • Identify relevant academic policies, processes, and resources related to their academic success and timely attainment of degree requirements

Student Perspectives: First Year Experience

Student Perspectives: Transfer Year Experience