Freshman Seminar, a one credit hour course typically taught by the student's advisor, is designed to assist first-year students with their transition to college life both on an academic and social level.  This highly interactive course helps students understand how to be successful in college by identifying and practicing certain skills and behaviors. As a result, students are better prepared and equipped to handle the everyday challenges and stresses of college. 

Course Topics

• campus resources
• college policies and procedures
• college catalog
• note-taking and study skills
• student responsibility
• classroom civility
• values
• time management
• liberal education
• career exploration
• health and wellness
• money management

Service Project

During Freshman Seminar, students will participate in a service learning project. The Blue Raider freshmen will discover what it means to serve someone outside themselves.  It is a great way for our students at LWC to see how they can impact the community and lend a helping hand.