First Year Experience

Having enrollment priority is essential especially when SWC receives over 5,000 new students per academic year who are competing for classes. Be one of the first to enroll in your classes with this benefit! 

Your assigned  counselor will  assist  you with your academic, personal and career planning.  You will be provided with a Student Education Plan which outlines all of your courses you need to take to complete your associate degree or transfer to the university. 

We will assist you in planning for your future career goals and make sure you are on the right path.  If you are undecided on your major your FYE counselor will guide you through your career planning decision. 

All new students need guidance in transitioning into college for the first time, and having a peer mentor plays an important role in their success. Our mentors will help ease the fear of being a freshman student by providing them with resources by getting them involved with activities and events as well as being their college best friend.  

Get involved in college! By attending success workshops and events, it will not only help you become a better student, but also learn new skills.

Applies physiological, social, and psychological principles to college, work and life success. Uses assessment of personality, interests, skills, and values to identify major and career options. Uses learning styles, psychological principles of learning, life management, and creative and critical thinking techniques to promote health and lifelong learning.

Students who participate in FYE are most likely to graduate or transfer sooner.

New student with no prior college experience or recent high school graduate