The goal of the First Year Success Program is to provide academic and social support for our incoming first-year college students, increasing their academic success and retention. The goal of the program is to transition these students to college success by having them begin their college experience during the summer. Students get a jump-start by participating in a one-week summer bridge program.  During the program the student will learn about the social and academic resources on campus, participate in social and community-building activities on campus, make new friends, and register early for their classes...all with the help of a team of faculty, staff, peer educators (tutors), mentors, and community facilitators.

Top Ten Reasons to Join the First Year Success Program

1. Connect with new friends, faculty and staff, and Cuyamaca College
2. One-stop shopping during the program: Get your books, parking permit, etc. during orientation
3. Meet with your personal counselor to do your educational plan
4. Enroll with fellow First Year Success peers for PDC 124 in the fall.
5. Receive insider tips on how to be a successful college student
6. Connect with mentors who can help you during your first year in college
7. Participate in a special orientation
8. FUN social activities
9. FREE snacks during Summer Bridge
10. Be part of a great program