First Year, First Step: Your Path To Success!

Welcome to Encinitas Hall, home of the First Year, First Step (FYFS) program!

FYFS is your PATH to:

Community Building

• Live on a residence hall floor with students interested in Career and Major Exploration options as well as transitioning to college life at Cal Poly Pomona.
• Form study groups with those who live next door and across the way from you.
• Participate in interactive programs that create a unique social experience.

Leadership Experience

First exposure to opportunities with IHC, program council and clubs and organizations.

NEW!!! FYFS SDLI Track:

We are excited to announce the all new FYFS Student Development and Leadership Institute (SDLI) track for all First Year, First Step students.  This is a collaboration between FYFS, SDLI and Student Support and Equity Programs (SSEP).

Students will complete seven workshops and receive a leadership certificate updon completion.  The workshops may be completed over the course of the first year (fall, winter and spring quarters).  Click here for details.

Exploration & Community Involvement

• Engage in activities that directly affect your Cal Poly Pomona community.
• Explore career and academic goals.
• Attend in-hall workshops relating to career and major exploration.

Benefits of First Year, First Step

• Resume building and career exploration.
• Academic support.
  
• Frequent Interaction with faculty outside of the classroom.
• Field trips (such as exploring various parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties).
• Social activities (such as open mic nights, dances, movie nights and pool tournaments).
• Workshops on various topics (including resume workshops, time management, career exploration).
• Leadership certificate upon completion of the FYFS-SDLI track.
• Recognition dinner for FYFS students.
• Weekly community dinners.

Outcomes of First Year First Step

• Gain valuable leadership experience for personal and professional growth.
• Learn how to be an effective community leader in a multicultural society.
• Learn how to foster a living-learning environment.
• Provide an opportunity to build community.
• Provide residents with leadership development and experience.
• Provide residents with service opportunities.

Time Commitment

• Students are expected to allocate between 10 to 12 hours a quarter participating in FYFS programs.
• Students have the option to choose the programs to participate in throughout the quarter.

Application Process

To first step on your path to the First Year, First Step experience is completing the application.