First Year Experience
Your First Year Matters
At Jefferson College, the first year is a priority because it lays the foundation for long-term success. Research and experience show that a strong start can make a lasting impact.
The First Year Experience (FYE) program offers a variety of initiatives and events designed to support, engage, and prepare students for the journey ahead. From day one through the end of the first year, FYE helps build the confidence, skills, and connections needed for a successful second year and beyond.
- Steps to Stay On Track Your First Year
- Get Involved on Campus
- Transfer Options
- Resources for Students and Families
- College Lingo
What's Up at Jeffco - Google Calendar
This calendar lists all student activities! Add it to your Google Calendar by clicking on the plus sign by "other calendars"
then search by clicking on subscribe to - The What's Up @Jeffco.edu calendar.
FYE College Studies
College Studies courses help students successfully transition to college by focusing on academic skills, behavioral expectations, and essential life skills like time management, decision making, and goal setting. Some courses also include a career exploration assignment using the FOCUS 2 assessment tool. For additional support, students can access helpful study strategy videos through College Info Geek, covering topics like effective studying, test prep, reading, and more.
College Studies
The term College Studies refers to a collection of courses that emphasize orientation to college, behavioral expectations of college students, required skills for academic success, Jefferson College resources, and essential college/workplace issues such as time management, decision making, and goal setting
- COL 100 Freshman Seminar (1 credit)
- COL 101 Introduction to College: Strategies for Success (1 credit)
- COL 136 Mastering the College Experience (3 credits)
Career Exploration
One assignment that some college studies classes require involves career exploration and research. In order to complete this assignment students will need to complete the assessments on FOCUS 2 as well as complete the required research and reflection. Students may log in to FOCUS 2 and create an account using the keyword below.
Login to the Focus 2 Portal
Use the key, jefferson
Helpful Resources
Need some extra support to assist with studying and learning. College Info Geek has some great videos that review strategies for success. Topics include how to study, exams and tests, talking homework, essays, and research, how to read effectively, and learning outside of class.
