First Year Seminar 191PHHS08 - FYS- Getting on Track

The purpose of this course is to prepare exploratory track students to achieve academic success at UMass. The curriculum will assist students with major exploration and declaration, create strategies for academic success, transition to campus life and learn how to effectively navigate and utilize campus resources. To achieve these goals students will engage in reflective self-assessments and connect with faculty, staff and peers to learn more about academic options and opportunities at UMass and skills to develop to be successful at UMass and beyond. Students in this course will also have regular contact with academic advising to help ensure a successful transition to student life at UMass.

Open to students in the Public Health & Health Sciences Exploratory Track. First year (Fr or Soph)