First Year Program-Course Catalog - Wheeling Jesuit University

First Year Program

Contact Person: Helen M. Faso, Ph.D.

The First Year Program is designed to aid students with their transition to Wheeling Jesuit University. Its goal is to offer students the tools necessary to succeed. Faculty lead the seminar sections and conduct classes on skills such as time management, note-taking and public speaking. Faculty also work closely with the students, trying to foster a sense of community and belonging. Whenever possible, this faculty person serves as a student’s academic advisor for the first semester. In conjunction with student development personnel, Wellness programs which reflect the developmental needs of first year students are presented. In keeping with the Jesuit tradition of service to others, all First Year Program students participate in “Make A Difference Day” where their services are offered to the greater Wheeling community. All first year students are required to participate in the First Year Program. This one credit course is taken in the fall of a student’s first year.

Course Descriptions

FYS 101 First Year Seminar (1 cr)
Introduction to college. Emphasizes basic skills, social concerns and developing a sense of community at Wheeling Jesuit University.

FYS 102 First Year Seminar II (1 cr)
Advanced work on time management, study skills, organization and responsibility. Prerequisite: Permission of Associate Academic Dean.