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, Spring.

2011, 3011, or 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.