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First-Year Studies Department

(South Building Room #216)

We provide:

English and math courses (MAT 079, MAT 085, MAT 095, ENG 066, ENG 091) that prepare students for college-level work.
First-year experience courses giving students essential skills necessary for success while creating individual academic and career plans.
Academic advising, coaching, and support for students in FYS courses as well as all General Studies students.
Free daily math and English drop-in tutoring through the Center for Educational Services (CES). See the information and links below.
Intensive 3-week boot camps to boost students’ basic skills in reading, writing, and math. https://gatewayct.edu/ce/free-boot-camps-for-math-and-english?highlight=WyJrb3MiXQ==
Alternative Challenge Exams/Essays for students who wish to challenge their ACCUPLACER scores and/or placement recommendations.

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.
Support the “Free Minds” book club and writing workshop.
Encourage students to express their identity and share their personal stories through writing and projects, such as the Humans of Gateway Project: Humans_of_Gateway.pdf (gatewayct.edu)
Work closely with the Center for Educational Services to ensure tutors are trained to meet the needs of developmental math and English students.