First Year Experience (FYE) / Your Guidepost to Academic Success
First-Year Experience (FYE)
First-time students attending Collin College are encouraged to participate in the numerous district programs aimed at improving academic success. Participating in the College's First-Year Experience (FYE) connects you with faculty and staff. Most importantly, you can meet other first time college students. Some of these areas of programs include:
- Academic Enrichment
- Career Development
- Personal Growth
- Diversity
First-Year Student Focused Programs / Courses
Fall 2022 First-Year Experience Events - Different topics each month to help students become and stay academically successful.
Academic Coaching - The goal of this program is to help students, new to Collin College, learn how to plan, select, and enroll in courses that apply to their academic and career goals. We know that if students enroll in the right courses, they will save money and complete on time. So join the Academic Planning Coach Program today and get the guidance and support you need.
Learning Frameworks Course - The Learning Frameworks Course is a college credit course that examines learning based on research and the theory of learning psychology. First time college students are encouraged to take this course to enrich their understanding of how to learn, enhance study skills, and explore strengths and weaknesses as learners. Students can develop effective personal learning strategies to increase success in other college courses. The Learning Frameworks course is offered as a three credit version (EDUC 1300) or a one credit course (EDUC 1100). More information about enrolling in Learning Frameworks course can be found by visiting with an Academic Advisor.
For more information regarding the Collin College FYE program, contact Caryn Hawkins, Associate Dean, Student and Enrollment Services, CTHawkins@COLLIN.EDU.