First Year Seminar (FYS 100)
Center for Student Involvement

About the First Year Seminar (FYS 100)

The goal of the First Year Seminar course is to establish relationships with students and connect them to the University; introduce students to the RU community and campus resources; and help students make connections to peers.

Program Description

FYS 100 is an eight-week course designed to assist students with the transition to college by connecting them to peers, faculty, staff, and university resources. The class is an extension of the university's orientation programs. Classes are taught by a staff/faculty instructor and a peer leader.  The course is graded with a pass/fail.  The class is a requirement for graduation and all new students under 24 years old transferring less than 15 credit hours are required to enroll in FYS 100.  Contact your academic advisor for more information.

First Year Seminar Instructors & Peer Leaders

The FYS staff consists of faculty/staff instructors and student Peer Leaders assigned to sections of FYS 100 at the Chicago and Schaumburg campuses.

Peer Leaders

A Peer Leader is assigned to a class section with an instuctor for the semester. He/she works closely with their instructor in the preparation and debriefing of each class. Peer Leaders are trained to work with students both in and out of the classroom.  They must be currently enrolled and meet the job requirements outlined for the position.  Click here for a Peer Leader application packet for fall 2009.

Staff/Faculty Instructors

Instructors work closely with their Peer Leaders and are responsible for ensuring all goals and objectives for the classes are met. They will submit final grades and communicate to the Director of the Center for Student Involvement regarding any questions or concerns. Instructors also work hands-on with students both in and out of the classroom.  Click here for a Staff/Faculty Instructor application packet for fall 2009.