First Year Impact Program

The College of Charleston’s First Year Impact (FYI) Program is designed to assist you in building a solid foundation for reaching your academic goals and earning your College of Charleston degree. This is a two semester program (Fall, Spring) for students in their first year of enrollment.

Students participating in the First Year Impact Program are held to specific program requirements. After the Spring semester, all program participants will be evaluated for continuance at the College or are subject to non-continuance. Continuation at the College past the Spring term is based upon completion of the program requirements and by being in Good Academic Standing.

Through the program, our office will monitor your academic progress, refer you to campus resources, and just be here to listen if you need someone to talk to about personal or academic issues. Your success is our shared goal and we hope you will utilize the resources available to you as a student at the College of Charleston to be successful in your first year.

Note: Students who are active within the FYI Program are not eligible to take a Leave of Absence. If you leave with less than a 2.000 GPA, you must return to the College through the STEP Program. You must return to the College of Charleston with 30 credits taken elsewhere to successfully readmit. Re-Admission is not guarenteed. 

First Year Impact Overview


The First Year Impact Program provides clear expectations and recommendations based on a comprehensive review of successful students.

Evaluating your Progress


During your time in the First Year Impact Program, it is important to monitor your progression to successful completion of the program and to remain in Good Academic Standing by reviewing your midterm and final grades.