Freshman Year Experience
Freshman Year Experience -
FYE
1001 - Freshman Seminar - 1 credit
hour
Designed to assist first-year students with their
transition to college life both on an academic and social
level. This highly interactive course will help students
understand how to be successful in college by identifying and
practicing certain skills and behaviors. Within a small class
environment, students discuss topics such as classroom civility,
responsibility, time management, study skills, liberal arts
education, college policies and procedures, career exploration,
health and wellness, and money management. As a result, students
will be better prepared and equipped to handle everyday challenges
and stresses of college. Note: Dropping this course is
not permitted. Course Rotation: Fall
2011 - Peer Mentor Leadership -
1 credit hour
3011 - Peer Mentor
Leadership - 1 credit hour
4011 - Peer Mentor Leadership - 1 credit hour
Focuses on the development of the skills and
knowledge required for sophomore, junior and senior undergraduates
to effectively assist with Freshman Seminar. Students develop
materials to assist freshmen in adjusting to the college
environment, and research leaders and profile them through an oral
presentation. Note: Dropping this course is not
permitted as it is a requirement for the Peer Mentor
program. Note: FYE 2011 is for first year peer
mentors, FYE 3011 is for second year peer mentors, and FYE 4011 is
for third year peer mentors.