These workshops focus on strengthening reading and writing skills for proficiency in reading and writing and to prepare students for English 1101 (Composition 1). Every City Tech (and CUNY) student takes Composition I, which helps prepare students not only for other college courses but also for professional and community writing endeavors. There will be a focus on building reading comprehension and vocabulary, interpreting and responding to texts, scaffolding writing assignments, understanding clear sentence structure, and developing positive habits for college success. This is an intensive immersion course that requires a significant daily time investment, attending class and completing work on your own outside of class.

Students who pass this workshop, earning a grade of 70% or higher, will earn reading and writing proficiency and should register for English 1101 the following semester. Students who do not pass will register for English 1101CO, a course that combines the content of this workshop in addition to the content in English 1101.

NOTE: A significant benefit of completing the Bridge to English 1101 prior to their first semester is that students can register for courses where English 1101 is required as a prerequisite and students can earn credits faster. This allows students to take more credits toward their degree during the semester, saving time and also money on tuition and fees.

Students who enroll in FYP typically earn three credits more in their first year of college than students who do not take advantage of these workshops. Students who earn more credits in their first year are more likely to stay on track to graduate on time.

• For details on CUNY Proficiency Standards, please visit: https://www.cuny.edu/academics/testing/
• For information regarding FYP Workshops at City Tech, please email us at: firstyear@citytech.cuny.edu