Welcome to the First Year Academy! We are here to help students succeed in college by offering course that encourage students to take responsibility for their education. 

We work closely with the First Year Experience (FYE) through our ACA 090 course. This course is required for any student with developmental education requirements in both Pre-Curriculum Math and Integrated Reading and Writing. These students participate in the First Year Experience, completing requirements for FYE while taking ACA 090.

Additionally, all college transfer degrees require students to complete ACA 122 – College Transfer Success. This course allows students to map their path through Wake Tech to the four-year college of their choice.

Course Descriptions

ACA 090 – Student Success Strategies
This course is intended to provide students with skills and strategies to promote success in college, career, and life. Topics include the College's physical, academic, and social environment, promotes personal development, and cultivates learning strategies essential for student success. Upon completion, students should be able to manage their learning experiences to meet educational and life goals.

ACA 122 – College Transfer Success
This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the CAA, college policies and culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions.

For further information, please contact department head, Tonya Greene, at 919-866-5303.