First Year Institute

The First Year Institute at Mendocino College, known as FYI, is a program which provides services to first year college students. FYI is funded by a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) grant. The purpose of this grant is to expand educational opportunities and improve the academic attainment of Hispanic students AND expand and enhance academic offerings, program quality and institutional stability.

Who is eligible to participate in the First Year Institute (FYI)?

Students who are in their first year of college AND meet one or more of the following criteria can participate in the First Year Institute:

Are Latino/a
Are a First Generation College student (i.e., parents didn't complete a 4 year college degree)
Come from a low income household
Are an AB 540 student (Dreamers)
Are from an underrepresented population group (i.e., Native American, African American, Foster Youth, Homeless Youth or other underrepresented groups)

Participating in FYI will provide first year college students with additional resources designed to help them achieve their educational goals. Resources such as:

Taking classes with students who have similar goals
A designated college counselor
New Student Welcome
A Summer Bridge Program
Faculty Mentors
Student Mentors/Tutors
Welcome package to start the school year
Visits to Universities
Textbook lending library
Chromebook checkout
Calculator checkout
And more!

FYI Forms/Information for Prospective Students

FYI Online Application 2020-21 (current year)

FYI Online Application 2021-22 (upcoming year)

FYI Information for Current Students

FYI Spring 2021 Lending Library Request Form

FYI Progress Report Spring 2021

FYI Bulletin February 22, 2021

FYI News February 2021

FYI News January 2021

Contact Us

Our campus office is currently closed due to the COVID-19 situation. However, our staff is available via video chat, phone, text and email. See below for contact information: