First-Year Seminar

From the classroom to campus life and throughout your college journey, the First-Year Seminar helps you take an active role in your learning right from your first semester.

Get the most out of your college experience with our First-Year Seminar, designed to help you thrive academically and personally. This course sets you up for success, guiding you through a smooth transition into college life while equipping you with essential skills in writing, critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning.

No ordinary class, First-Year Seminar encourages dynamic discussions and fosters strong connections with faculty and other first-year students, helping you find your place within the Susquehanna community. You’ll also benefit from personalized support beyond the classroom, including guidance from university librarians for research and Hawk Hub staff for navigating college life.

What You’ll Gain:

Student Learning Outcomes

Build social skills, fuel your academic curiosity, and develop strong scholarly habits to thrive in college.
Sharpen your critical thinking and reading abilities to effectively gather and evaluate information.
Hone writing strategies to ensure your voice resonates with any audience.
Adapt and apply your intellectual and writing skills to tackle new challenges across different contexts.

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Various Themes, One GOal

Explore a theme among a diverse range of engaging and thought-provoking subjects, from the impact of pop culture and media to the intersection of science, spirituality, and society. Delve into a theme such as the nature of the mind, the power of fandoms, the influence of iconic music, and representations of mental health. You might examine historical legends, concepts of justice, or the boundaries between real and pseudoscience.

Our faculty work to match you with a seminar section that aligns with your interests. Every business student embarks on a shared journey through Global Business Perspectives, a course that wraps up with the opportunity to pitch ideas to real business professionals. Honors students dive deep into intellectual exploration through the Honors Thought seminar.

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explore different fields & make informed decisions

Flexible Paths for Undeclared Pre-Majors

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