Freshman Orientation (SFC)

SFC-0040  Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking Workshop  (1 Credit)  

This course is designed in order to help native and non-native speakers develop the skills needed to meet the demands of academic English. Students learn reading, writing, and study skills in a variety of activities designed to stimulate discussions. The Project Access Program offers a unique experience for first year students. The projects for this course and the assignment given in class will make up the portfolio for the semester. A portfolio with a self-reflective introduction is assembled, submitted, and evaluated for the successful completion of this course.

Typically offered: All Sessions  
SFC-1001  First Year Experience  (1 Credit)  
Requisite(s): decisions paving the way for a richer, fuller college career. This course will include one lecture hour and one recitation hour per week.  

Welcome to St. Francis College and First Year Experience (FYE)! FYE is a unique course designed to provide you with the opportunity to explore issues relevant to new students at St. Francis College. Our goal for the semester is to provide an open forum for discussion about college transition issues and concerns, and collectively build relationships and community. Through this course we will promote essential college-level success skills, and greater self-awareness, self-care, self-advocacy, and personal growth skills. Over the course of the semester, we will deepen your understanding of yourself as a scholar, individual, and global citizen. Together, we will investigate your college experience holistically, which will allow you the ability to make informed

Fulfills General Education Requirement: FS1  
Typically offered: All Sessions  
SFC-1001R  Recitation: First Year Experience  (0 Credits)  
Requisite(s): SFC-1001  

Recitation to SFC-1001 First Year Experience

Typically offered: Fall Only  
SFC-2000  Readmit and Completion Seminar  (1 Credit)  

The Seminar is designed to address the needs of students returning and or transferring to SFC. This is a reinforcement of college academic policies and procedures and strategies to improve academic performance and increase grade point averages (GPA) as well as recognition of Prior Learning potentials and Experiential Learning opportunities.

Typically offered: All Sessions