Undergraduate

Term: Spring 2026
Session: Full Term (Jan 20 - May 08)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026
End Date: Friday, May 08, 2026
Availability: Online
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First Year Studies Seminar is a course designed for a student's first semester at the college. The one (1) credit course which is offered on a graded basis (A B C N) affords students the opportunity to learn and practice methods necessary for college success. The course provides students with advisement counseling and university resources that will enable them to select or confirm an appropriate academic major. The First Year Studies Seminar helps the student to develop academic and study skills and to organize an academic plan for the completion of a bachelor's degree. In addition it supplies information on campus resources assists in laying the groundwork for choosing a major and planning a career eases the transition from high school to college and generally helps students feel connected to the university and campus. At Robert Morris University we know that making the transition from high school to college poses many challenges for a freshman particularly adjusting to the rigors of academic life. The First Year Studies Seminar is designed to facilitate freshmen acclimation to the college experience. Working closely with the Center for Student Success the program includes an orientation seminar course academic advisement and various workshops to meet the changing needs of incoming freshmen.1 Credits