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

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)