Ensure your continued success at UC San Diego! 2nd Year Experience Program (2YE) exposes 2nd- year and upperclass students, with a focus on first-gen students, to a range of flexible high impact practice opportunities- including career readiness experiences- that they can engage and tailor to their own goals. These experiences are designed to prepare students for life after graduation by building skills, networks, and a strong sense of purpose.
Students that register commit to participate in one of the two support programs- 2Excel or 2Connect- offering community, advising, and other resources to help navigate beyond 1st year issues, topics, and challenges. Each quarter of the 2YE Program will include a special focus to support your journey: building connection in the fall, encouraging exploration in the winter, and providing direction in the spring.
Students will have access to weekly newsletters, podcasts, and workshops centered around 2nd year and upperclass topics. We also have a 2nd Year Experience YouTube channel!
Both programs require a year-long commitment from Fall Quarter to Spring Quarter of your 2nd year. See below to read about the program details and which program is the best fit for you!
The video below was recorded prior to the start of COVID-19.
2Excel
- Looking to apply for 2025- 2026 academic year? Registration is NOW OPEN!
- Program Punch Card Checklist
- Meet with your peer mxntor group meetings at least twice per quarter
- Attend at least two 2YE Presentations and listen to 2YE Podcast per quarter.
- Meet with Academic Advising or Career Center Advisor once per quarter
- Completion of Fall punch card gives priority enrollment to EDS 23, a 2-unit, Sophomore Seminar (Offered in Winter Quarter)
- Completion of Fall & Winter Punch Card gives priority to Career Launch (Offered in Spring Quarter)
- See all 2Excel program details
2Connect
- Open to 2nd year and upper class students
- Registration required
- Access to drop-in peer mentoring appointments to discuss academic and/or personal topics
- Self-directed participation, dependent on your individual needs
- See all 2Connect program details
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