FYE 103 - Foundational Year Experience

2 Cr. Hrs.

Common Learning Outcomes
[PP] 13. Professional preparedness, interpersonal and digital communication skills
[CD] 15. Intercultural and diversity awareness and understanding

This course is designed to provide and introduction to higher education at Anderson University for Foundational (contractually admitted) first year students. The course provides an intensive study and practice of academic and life skills that will promote student success, while introducing the purposes and unique characteristics of undergraduate education in a Christian environment. Topics focus on the value of a Liberal Arts education, access to campus support resources, and developing strategies for academic success, including goal setting, time management, and professional communication with faculty and staff. Students also explore societal and intercultural issues related to identity, diversity, privilege, prejudice, digital communication etiquette, and social media trends and influences.

Letter Grades. An FYE course is required of all new and transfer students who are under age 21 if they have not previously been enrolled as full-time students at the college level. Concurrent and AP course credits do not exempt students form the requirement to complete the course.

New students in traditional degree programs who are 21 years of age or older at the beginning of the first semester of enrollment and who live off-campus are exempt for participation in FYE.
An FYE course is required of all new and transfer students who are under age 21 if they have not previously been enrolled as full-time students at the college level. Concurrent and AP course credits do not exempt students from the requirement to complete the course.

New students in traditional degree programs who are 21 years of age or older at the beginning of the first semester of enrollment and who live off-campus are exempt from participation in FYE 101.