STEM Success Learning Community (STEM SLC)
The STEM Success Learning Community (STEM SLC) at Fullerton College is a first-year experience and beyond program that supports students who are pursuing STEM major & career pathways. Our mission is to provide our students the opportunity to be part of a community of learners within a supportive environment, no matter what the educational goal in STEM. We accomplish this each year through cohort style courses, extracurricular events, and wraparound counseling services. STEM SLC students consistently persist and transfer at a higher rate when compared to their non-cohort peers. If you are a STEM student at Fullerton College and want extra support inside and outside of the classroom, please apply below. Email STEM@fullcoll.edu for questions.
Benefits
- Membership in a learning community that brings together students who share common educational goals and interests.
- Direct access to Chemistry and Mathematics courses specific to your major
- Embedded tutoring in each STEM SLC section
- STEM specific counseling and follow up services
- Guidance related to internship/undergraduate research opportunities.
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- Supplies Giveaways/Connection to Resources
- UC/CSU Tours
Requirements
- New student Summer/Fall 2025 or returning student with limited coursework completed
- Intend to major in a STEM specific area
- Participation in STEM SLC events
- Attend summer/winter workshops to help better prepare you for upcoming courses
- Eligible to enroll in STEM SLC specific sections (Math, COUN, CHEM- see example schedule below)
- Keep 3.0 GPA while in our program
- Follow up counseling appointments each semester with Academic Progress Report
Schedule Option I
If you start in Precalculus- Math 140
Fall 2025
- Math 140- Precalculus (6 units)
- COUN 151- Career and College Success (3 units)
- GE Courses (3-6 units)
- Overall= 12-15 units
Spring 2026
- Math 151- Calculus I (4 units)
- CHEM 107- Intro to CHEM (5 units) or other STEM Major prep
- Major/GE Course (3-6 units)
- Overall Units= 12-15 units
- Participation in Spring STEM SLC Events!
Schedule Option II
If you start in Calculus I- Math 151
Fall 2025
- Math 151- Calculus I (4 units)
- CHEM 107/111A- Prep for General Chemistry or Gen CHEM I (5 units)
- COUN 151- Career and College Success (3 units)
- GE Course (3 units)
- Overall= 15 units
Spring 2026
- Math 152- Calculus II (4 units)
- CHEM 111A or 111B- Gen CHEM I or II or other STEM Major prep (5 units)
- Major Course (3-6 units)
- Overall Units= 12-15 units
- Participation in Spring STEM SLC Events!