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Frequently
Asked
Questions
for
Students
Who
may take a FYI course?
FYI
classes for the fall semester are intended for incoming first year
students at NC State. It does not include first year transfer students
who have spent earlier semesters at another higher education institution.
¨ FYI classes for the spring semester are intended for second-semester
first year students.
¨ Upperclassmen are not eligible for an FYI course.
What
Is Expected From The Student?
Active participation and regular attendance
Confronting
different opinions respectfully, responsibly and wisely
Thinking
together toward workable solutions for complex problem
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Who
is Teaching?
Faculty committed to first year students
Faculty with innovative teaching styles
How
are FYI courses identified in PACKTRACS?
FYI courses have regular departmental suffixes in which a "Q"
follows the course section number.
Ex: PS 201-010Q.
How Do I
Register?
During registration period. Your advisor is available to help
you.
FYI classes are limited to no more than 22 students.
Enrollment is first-come, first-serve according to the NCSU Registration
Calendar.
Enrollment is limited to one "Q" course per student per
semester.
For additional registration info go to Registration
and Records
Are
the 300-level FYI courses appropriate for first year students?
Yes. All the FYI courses are designed with first-year students in
mind.
What
Requirement Will Taking a FYI Course Fulfill?
FYI courses fulfill the General
Education Program requirements. It is recommended
that students consult with their academic advisors when choosing
an FYI course.
What
are the General Education Program requirements?
Courses meeting the General Education Program requirements introduce
students to the discipline of intellectual inquiry and promote respect
for moral values and aesthetic experience. Students further develop
an understanding of the human mind and spirit, a sense of history
and the duties of citizenship, and the workings of society and the
world around us. General Education in the basic fields of knowledge
encourages mastery of fundamentals, versatility of mind, motivation
for learning, intellectual discipline, and self-reliance. Development
of these skills enables ethical and responsible participation in
a democratic society and constitutes the best preparation for dealing
creatively and constructively with the issues and opportunities
of our time.
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Who
can help me?
Your academic adviser is available to help you.
How
can I fit an FYI course into my academic program of study?
FYI courses fulfill General Education Program requirements. However,
since colleges may differ on what is acceptable within specific
curricula, students should consult with their academic advisers
as to how a particular course fits into a course of study.
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