FYS 101, offered during fall and spring semesters, equips you with the skills needed to aim for graduation and success in the field of your choice. It is a one-credit course specifically designed to assist you with your personal and academic adjustment and transition to college life. FYS 101 offers opportunities for you to meet other first-year students and establish support groups with your peers, staff, and faculty. In addition, you will develop the skills to thrive in the classroom and in life beyond the classroom.
FYS 101 also offers the opportunity for undergraduate students to serve as peer mentors to new first-year students at UT by assisting an FYS 101 instructor in a section of FYS 101 for the fall or spring term.
Topics Covered in Seminar
Seminar Goals and Learning Outcomes
The goals and student learning outcomes of FYS 101 encourage consistency across sections, while supporting instructor flexibility in designing and implementing the curriculum. Each section will include the following common components:
FYS 101 Course Components
Program-Specific Courses
Some students take a specialized first-year course in lieu of FYS 101. Be sure to ask your advisor about: