The First Year Seminar course provides an extended orientation to the univeristy. It uses presenters from various campus resources, collaborative learning activities, and written assignments to acquaint students with the university community and the many opportunities available to them. Each section of First Year Seminar is taught by two instructors, usually one faculty and one professional staff. Enrollment is limited to 25 students in order to provide a context in which students and instructors can become well acquainted.
Students complete various projects outside of class.
Students are required to have access to a computer, either at home or through ISU computer center. The class, offered fall and spring semesters, meets twice a week for the semester. Students earn a letter grade. The course is available on the Pocatello and Idaho Falls campuses. This course is available on the Pocatello and Idaho Falls campuses.