START is a one-day college orientation program designed to welcome and support new, first-time college students to Fullerton College!

All Students who attend START will:

Meet and connect with FC staff, faculty, and students, learn more about student success tips and academic policies, receive free lunch, clear holds with admissions and records, pick up parking permit (if purchased), and pick up your FC student ID. Each student will also be placed in a path based on completed matriculation steps.

Students who have completed all enrollment requirements will:

• Learn about campus resources and programs
• Understand next steps for financial aid
• Attend workshops based on your current goals
  • Transfer (Steps for transfer success and understanding transfer)
  • Career (Resume and Handshake Prep. Workshops)
  • Undecided (Career Assessment and Career Mapping)

Students who are missing enrollment requirements will:

• Fulfill the requirements for 2 Years Free Tuition!
• Receive support while registering for classes
• Submit the FC application and complete the online orientation
• Select your Fall 2025 classes with the guidance of an FC counselor
• Apply for Financial Aid for the 2025-2026 academic year (CA Dream Act or FAFSA)

Sign up here: bit.ly/FCSTART2025