FYE 1220: First-Year Seminar

FYE 1220 is a two-hour seminar that serves as an introduction to college-level inquiry and campus engagement at Georgia Southern University. FYE 1220 exposes students to a variety of topics such as information literacy at the college level, academic and non-academic resources, diversity & inclusion, and student success. The course also serves as an opportunity to research academic programs and career opportunities. For additional information on the course, click here.

Traditionally, students take this course in their first semester of college. Dual enrollment students who choose to attend Georgia Southern after high school graduation may be required to take this course if they are not exempt. 

Exemption Policy and Waivers

Students may be exempt from taking FYE 1220 if they have earned 30 or more hours of dual enrollment credit or have taken an equivalent course that has similar learning outcomes to FYE 1220. Students will be notified by their major-specific academic advisor if they are exempted from the course.

Last updated: 5/18/2021