A Freshman Interest Group (FIG) is a cluster of high-demand first-year courses that have been linked by academic theme. FIG enrollment is only available in the fall term for new first-year students.
There are several advantages to registering for a FIG:
- Register for most of your fall classes at once, so course registration is easy.
- Take all of your FIG classes with the same 15 students, so even a lecture class will seem small.
- Complete courses that fulfill general education or pre-requisite course requirements.
- Meet students with similar academic interests.
Each FIG includes a required FIG Colloquium course that meets weekly. The class is 1-credit, S/U graded. This small class is what ensures the FIG Colloquium meets the Engage 100 course enrollment requirement.
A list of all FIG clusters including themes and which classes are included in each FIG cluster is posted prior to New Nole Orientation beginning in May.
Students should consult their advisor before enrolling in a FIG.
FIG Colloquium introduces students to the academic culture of the university in a discussion-based format. In the class students will:
- Explore academic engagement and experiential learning opportunities,
- Identify campus resources that can ease the transition to the college environment,
- Practice effective communication skills, and
- Develop a plan to engage in personally relevant academic, involvement and career activities at FSU.