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Pasadena City College FYE First Year Experience

PCC’s First Year Experience (FYE) is designed to help new-to-college students, former dual enrollment students, and students with fewer than 20 college credits transition smoothly to college and succeed academically.

Tools to Get Started

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As a PCC FYE student you will have access to resources and opportunities to help you succeed during your first year at PCC and beyond.

Support for FYE Students

  • Counselor and success coach support
  • Comprehensive Student Education Plan (CSEP)
  • Access to the First Year Success Center (V100)
  • Registration, financial aid, career, and transfer workshops and events
  • Important college announcements and reminders via email, text, and social media 

Pathways FYE Priority Registration

Complete all the steps of the New Student Checklist, and you will register a couple of weeks before other students. With a priority registration date, you'll get the classes you need and the schedule you want!

Tools to Get Started

New Student Checklist

Follow these 10 steps & check your email every week to make your start at PCC easier.

Registration Support

Guides and how-to videos to help your register for your first semester of classes.

How-to Guides & Videos

Watch these short videos to help you complete the 10 steps in the New Student Checklist.

Upcoming Events & Workshops

 
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The FYE Team is Here to Help!

The Pathways FYE staff are always available help you during your first year at PCC!

Email us at pathways@pasadena.edu or text (626) 556-7110 to speak with a team member!

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