These small group seminars address topics of current interest in contemporary research and scholarship. The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes. The seminars encourage the natural development of the mentoring relationship between faculty and students. Each seminar is limited in enrollment to 18 freshmen.
Freshmen earn two units of baccalaureate credit through participation in the weekly seminars.
Active exploration of the life of the mind is emphasized through a variety of classroom activities and assignments. Freshman seminars will be offered for the fall and spring semesters in a variety of subjects. Individual topics will be indicated by parenthetical titles in the Schedule of Classes under the FSEM designation.