Contact Us

First Year Experience
500 West 56th Street
Room 100W
New York, NY 10019
Main Office: 212.484.1130
FYE Summer Academy and Extension Program: 212.237.8138
fye@jjay.cuny.edu

Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM


About Us


What are FYE Learning Communities?
An FYE LC links two courses through shared themes, activities, and assignments. These courses almost always fulfill General Education requirements. Instead of enrolling in two separate courses, you take the classes together with the same students, all of whom are entering freshmen. In addition, the two professors work closely together to plan the syllabus, design the assignments, and ensure that what you learn in one class is relevant to what you learn in the other class.

Why take LC classes?
- Smaller class size
- Form friendships and study groups
- Work with outstanding professors
- Explore John Jay and New York City
- Learn more, learn in different ways

In the words of former LC students:
Both professors were excellent. Having the same classmates made communication easier and the entire atmosphere comfortable.
—Student in LC 017 CHE and MAT

I enjoyed the connection between classes. I also learned very much from our visits to museums and galleries.
—Student in LC 04 ART and ENG

Both teachers were funny. They taught in interesting ways. This grabbed my attention and I learned a lot.
—Student in LC 011 PHI and ENG

Check the complete list of Fall 2011 Learning Communities and the schedule of classes.