What's A First Year Community?
- First Year Communities (FYCs) are pairs of classes.
- Students take both classes together as a community.
- One class is a First Year Experience course that fulfills students’ goal 2 requirement. The other class is a commonly taken first-semester course like English, economics, art, sociology, or business.
- Students learn strategies to help them succeed in their first semester.
Why Should I Enroll In A First Year Community?
First Year Communities
- Are led by experienced instructors who cooperate to support students.
- Help you get to know other students since you take several classes together.
- Make it easier to understand the course material and complete assignments.
- Introduce you to a range of on-campus services.
- Provide special activities and events.
- Help you plan for your next semester and beyond.
- Have no extra cost!
How Do I Enroll In A First Year Community?
- Follow the admissions process.
- Review which First Year Community would be a good fit for you. See courses tab above.
- Talk with an Inver Hills Advisor or Counselor.
- Register for a First Year Community during your Registration and Advising session.
