The FYS Department

First-Year Studies

We are:

• Dedicated faculty and staff committed to student success in introductory math and English courses.
• Located in S216 and S214 near the library.
• Involved in all aspects of the college community and are here to help you!

We provide:

• English and math courses which prepare students for college level work, including national initiatives such as English ALP.
• Academic advising, coaching, and support for students in FYS courses as well as all General Studies students.
• First-year experience courses giving students essential skills necessary for success while creating individual academic and career plans.
• Free daily drop-in tutoring through the Center for Educational Services (CES).
• Embedded tutors in our MAT 085 courses. 
• Training for embedded and drop-in tutors in the CES.
• Embedded study skills and advising in many of our courses.
• Academic workshops to support student learning (graphing calculator workshops, final exam reviews, etc)
• Intensive 3-week boot camps to boost students’ basic skills in reading, writing and math.
• Alternative Challenge Exams/Essays for students who wish to challenge their ACCUPLACER scores.

We also:

• Work closely with New Haven High Schools, New Haven Adult Ed, and other local districts, to prepare students for the transition to GCC.

Humans of Gateway

FYS Faculty & Staff

For more information on placement tests, tutoring, and boot camps click here!