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SUCCESSFUL STARTS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

First-Year Seminar was created to help new students transition successfully to college life, foster connections with their peers and faculty and thrive throughout their academic and co-curricular journey.

ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s faculty and staff work together to coordinate academic offerings and assistance, co-curricular programs, and student services in order to create a first-year experience that is welcoming, supportive and challenging.

"Enroll in FYS no matter what; it is a game changer. It allows you to meet people within your field of study, develop good habits, receive one-on-one coaching, and attend special events the university hosts exclusively for FYS students."

First-Year experiences begin in the summer with when you become more acquainted with campus, learn about resources and meet other students. This is the first step to making ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø a home.

During , you’ll meet more fellow first-year students and your peer mentor. Then, join in opening Convocation, lectures around campus, sporting events, and various student activities.

First-Year Seminar is comprised of two parts: a semester-long class project led by faculty and “navigating ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøâ€ tasks led by a peer mentor.

Together with your peer mentor, you will:

Past seminars:

  • “Can we reduce landfill waste from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø through improved recycling practices?â€
  • “What does it mean to live an examined professional life?â€
  • “How can we, as students, contribute to the artistic expression of the Atlanta community?†Students answered this question by planning a new mural.

Our hope for First-Year Seminar is that by engaging with your peers, campus community and activities around town, you’ll be well on your way to building a bridge to your future!

First-Year Seminar was made possible through generous funding from the .

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