What are the FYE components?
Counseling
Students will take the Counseling classes listed below to prepare for moving on successfully to
the second year at Merritt. Along with the courses, students will meet with a dedicated counselor
throughout the year to develop an educational plan and help keep on track to meet their goals.
Communication
The FYE students will enroll in communication courses that will assist in developing their confidence
and voice and help them effectively communicate with others. These skills are essential building
blocks for academic success.
English
As part of the Learning Community, FYE students enroll in Reading and Writing courses, which are
the core of student success. That’s why FYE students are placed in their appropriate English level
class in their first semester as part of their educational pathway. They will take either English 201A/B:
Preparation for Composition and Reading or English
1A: Composition and Reading.
Lunchtime with Instructors
FYE students are encouraged to spend time weekly with instructors informally to cover topics as
they wish to build their social skills. This could include class assignments, career opportunities,
networking, and discovering resources on and off campus.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
To be eligible you must:
1. Attend an FYE information session.
2. Commit to the one-year program.
3. Attend the FYE welcome/orientation.
4. Apply for Financial Aid.
5. Be a full-time student (with a minimum of 12 units, including the FYE courses).
6. Be qualified to take English 201A or 1A and willing to take Counseling courses.
7. Be a new student or have completed less than 30 units of college courses.
8. Submit an FYE application.
FYE sounds great! How do I apply?
Download an FYE application here or pick up one up at the Counseling office in the R Building. Fill
it out and return it to the FYE Program Coordinator Rosa S. Perez in Building R-109C. If you have
questions, contact her at
or call (510) 434-3972.
Food Services
Food services at Merritt College are located in Building R, Room 131. Hours of operation are Monday
through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. –6:00 p.m., Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00
p.m. and closed on Saturday and Sunday. There are vending machines in the A, D, R and S buildings,
and the Bookstore also offers snacks and drinks.
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