ELIGIBILITY: 

• Recent High School graduate  

• Oxnard College must be your primary college 

• Full-time college student  

• Complete Oxnard College’s online or in-person Orientation 

• Complete Math or English placement (Multiple Measures)  

FYE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:  

To join the FYE program, students must:  

• Apply for Admission to Oxnard College 

• Complete the FYE application 

• Complete OC Online Orientation  

• Have an Abbreviated Educational Plan (ASEP) 

• Be enrolled as “Full-Time” Student 

IMPORTANT: Failure to complete the requirements puts students at risk of losing some or all the program benefits. 

By signing up and participating in the FYE (First Year Experience) program, students can benefit by: 

Priority Registration 

• Opportunity to enroll in classes before most students 

• Priority registration will be awarded for one (1) academic year

  • Only for those students that complete ALL program requirements per semester 

• Assistance and support with the registration process 

Peer to Peer Mentor Support 

• One-on-one support to help you transition into your first year of college 

• Sharing tips, campus resources and other relevant college information to aid you in your first year of college 

Academic and Career Counseling 

• Easily accessible academic counselor 

• Assist students to create education plans to reach transfer, degree and/or career goals 

• Provide referrals to additional OC (Oxnard College) support programs 

• Counselor to connect with regarding academic and other college related questions 

First STEP Center  

• The First STEP Center (Student Services Building 1st floor) is your home away from home for FYE students  

•  Laptop and Calculator check out

• Your FYE Student success staff all housed in one convenient location 

Build Community amongst other First-year college students 

• You are not alone! FYE is a destination for goal orientated students. Be part of a fun, motivated community 

• Meet, socialize, and make friends with other first year students during our FYE specific workshops