FYS 100 First Year Seminar
Required for all first-time students in the first semester of enrollment. Waived for continuing education and most transfer students. The First-Year Seminar (FYS) informs students about the College's Honor Principle, traditions, history and mission. FYS also promotes students' identification of their academic and personal strengths, interests and areas for potential growth. Assignments emphasize development of skills in writing, oral communication, library and database research methods, study skills, time management and critical thinking. The course consists of two parts: an academic seminar and workshops. Each academic seminar considers a topic and is led by a faculty member and peer teacher. Workshops, led by various resource persons from the College and local community, explore aspects of Wilson College life, examine issues that affect the transition to college and seek to deepen the