Freshman Seminars are designed to support first-year students as they transition from high school to college. Skills such as time management, note taking and essay writing are taught as a part of introductory courses in history, statistics, applied calculus, communications and philosophy. These General Education courses include their regular content and also include an extra hour of course time for learning transition skills for greater success. (The Freshman Seminars all have course section numbers of 401 or 410.)

Seminars offered for Fall 2011 include:

BIOL 210-401: Biology: Concept and Method
BUAD 103-401: Introduction to Business
CMAT 100-401: Fundamentals of Communication
CMAT 101-401: Introduction to Human Communication Studies
EDUC 210-401: School in a Diverse Society
HIST 101-401: World Civilizations
PHIL 101-401: Introduction to Philosophy
SPAN 101-401: Elementary Spanish I
THEA 100-410: Introduction to Theatre

Supplemental Instruction

SI is a peer tutoring program used by hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the world. Students who have performed well in courses that are traditionally difficult are nominated by faculty members who teach the courses to be SI leaders. Nominees are then interviewed and selected by the Director of the CSA. SI leaders are paired with an instructor and paid to attend all class sessions and to lead three study sessions outside of class each week. They are also paid for their preparation time.

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Living Learning Communities

Living Learning Communities and specialized living options offer first year Salisbury University students the opportunity to live with other first year students who have a similar interest. As a member of these communities you have the opportunity to discover more about something you like while having fun and making friends where you live. The resident assistants and faculty members plan special programs and activities that incorporate the theme of the floor. Trips, guest speakers and socials are just a few examples of past programs. There are ten different communities students can choose from when completing the new student housing application.

Living Learning Communities Brochure (PDF)

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Salisbury University's New Student Experience Program is designed to assist new students with their adjustment to the University. Within this website students will find information about key academic, orientation, and student life opportunities. We are committed to your success and growth as a new Salisbury University student and wish you the best with all your Sea Gull endeavors.

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