Faculty First Year Seminars 191FYS14 - Purple Hair, Real Talk: FYS

Fall
2026
01
1.00
Annette Vadnais

TH 4:00PM 4:50PM

UMass Amherst
21016
Dickinson Hall room 112
avadnais@library.umass.edu
This first-year seminar helps students decode the unwritten rules of college at UMass Amherst. Through interactive discussion and reflection, students will build practical strategies for academic success, develop meaningful campus connections, and create sustainable habits that support both achievement and wellbeing. The course demystifies college systems, introduces key campus resources, and empowers students to confidently navigate their first year and beyond.

First-year (R1ST)

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.