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First Year Seminar

First Year Seminar is a required course for all first time, full time freshman. This course serves as an extended orientation for students to become familiar with their campus and the culture of a university. First Year Seminar is conducted through a generalized model to allow students to learn the basics of how to succeed in college that can apply in any major. Instructors for these seminars make sure students know how to access various support services, how to receive advising and schedule classes, how to make best use of financial aid, and make connections with faculty and peers to support their learning throughout their entire college career.