2025-2026 Themed First Year Seminar & Learning Community Options
Applications are accepted each spring for the next fall semester. Follow the steps below to join!
The application for Themed First Year Seminars (TFYS) and Learning Communities (LC) will open March 26th at 1:00 pm CST!
- The Application will be available in AU Access > Main Menu (Top Left) > My Academics > First Year Experience Card > First Year Seminars and Learning Communities Application
For students who miss the application period for TFYSs and LCs, the remaining TFYSs and LCs will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis during Camp War Eagle. (Note: Cohorts may fill prior to your CWE session and it is encouraged to complete the application prior to attending CWE.)
| Theme | Description | Key Words | TFYS/LC | Fall Linked Courses (RLC/LC only) | Spring Linked Courses (RLC/LC only) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Culture & the Horror Film | Stephen King writes: “There is art in a horror film when the audience gets more than it gives. Not when our fears are milked just to drive us crazy but when an actual [connection] is found between our fantasy and our real fears.” This course introduces a critical vocabulary of cinematic analysis through the exploration of major American horror films. Through critical readings and screenings of representative films from horror classics like Night of the Living Dead (1968) to modern day horror like Longlegs (2024), we will discover, discuss, and interpret the various strategies through which the art of horror evokes our deepest fantasies and fears regarding cultural and individual vulnerability. We will focus both on the cinematic vocabulary and techniques within the genre (its stylistic and formal innovations) and the cultural, sociological, and psychological aspects of the anxiety it evokes (its representation of sexuality, gender, class, race, and other topics) while at the same time laying a solid foundation for success in college. By the end of this course, you will be able to produce an elegant and innovative close reading of a horror film (through proper note taking, presentations, and projects) and detail its complex relation to contemporary cultural issues. *Available to all students | Horror, Film, Culture | TFYS | Available | ||
| CADC: Architecture and Design | The College of Architecture, Design and Construction's Architecture and Design LC is for incoming students majoring in Pre-Architecture-Summer Design Track, Pre-Industrial Design and Environmental Design. Students in the Learning Community will be exposed to different resources and opportunities available to them in the college and will get to meet the faculty and administrators who will support them throughout their undergraduate careers. The College of Architecture, Design and Construction embraces the belief that to be successful in their fields, students need to collaborate across disciplines and practice their disciplines in the community through service. They will have the opportunity to do so through services-learning groups within the college. The Learning Community will serve to enhance that civic engagement through partnerships and teamwork. *Available to students majoring in Pre-Architecture, Industrial Design, or Environmental Design | Design, Invent, Build | LC | PHIL 1020 Intro to Ethics ECON 2020 Microeconomics SOCY 1000 Introduction to Sociology | PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology HIST 1220 Technology and Civilization - Pre-INDD only HIST 1020 World History II - for non Pre-INDD majors | Available |
| CADC: Building Science | The College of Architecture, Design and Construction 's Building Science LC is for incoming students majoring in Building Science. Students in the Learning Community will be exposed to different resources and opportunities available to them in the college and will get to meet the faculty and administrators who will support them throughout their undergraduate careers. The College of Architecture, Design and Construction embraces the belief that to be successful in their fields, students need to collaborate across disciplines and practice their disciplines in the community through service. They will have the opportunity to do so through service-learning groups within the college. The Leaning Community will serve to enhance that civic engagement through partnerships and teamwork. *Available to students majoring in Pre-Building Science | Design, Invent, Build | LC | COMM 1000 Public Speaking PHIL 1040 Business Ethics | ECON 2030 Principles of Macroeconomics ACCT 2700 Business Law | Available |
| Career Planning: Navigating Careers in the Liberal Arts | Career Planning: Navigating Careers in the Liberal Arts is a course that will focus on helping liberal arts students explore career options, develop essential skills, and create a plan for a successful career. This course explores the process of choosing a major, exploring career options, tips for successful transition to college life and study strategies as they relate to the content area. Students will be introduced to the process of choosing and preparing for a career utilizing available assessments and resources, through individual activities and reflection, as well as group activities. Application of study strategies as they relate to the content area will be practiced also. By the end of this course, students will be able to strategically plan their career path by taking advantage of the versatility of a liberal arts degree and equip them with the tools and knowledge to make informed career choices. *Available to students in the College of Liberal Arts | Career Planning, Skills Development, Exploration | TFYS | Available | ||
| College of Human Sciences Learning Community | The students in the Human Sciences Learning Community will have opportunities to connect with other students, faculty, and administrators within the College of Human Sciences through shared classes and participation in events organized by the College. These events include specialized academic advising sessions, college-wide initiatives for student learning and student development, and study abroad information sessions. *Available to students in the College of Human Sciences | Human Sciences, Connect, Learn | LC | CADS 2000 Global Consumer Culture HDFS 2000 Marriage and Family in a Global Context | HOSP 2000 Principles of Service Management HUSC 2500 Life Design and Development COMM 1000 Public Speaking | Available |
| College SKILLS for Diverse Learning Styles | Navigating the college experience as a student with learning differences presents its own set of challenges and opportunities. This course, designed by the SKILL program at Auburn University, provides students with a variety of study strategies. Class discussions, activities, and assignments will familiarize students with campus resources for academic support while navigating the accommodation process through the Office of Accessibility. This class is open to neurodivergent learners whether or not they qualify for accommodations. This class is geared for students with ADHD, sensory processing issues, anxiety, depression, learning differences, or former gifted/talented students. Really anyone with an interesting brain. *Available to all students | Neurodivergent, ADHD, Study skills | TFYS | Available | ||
| Communication and Journalism Learning Community | This Learning Community focuses on the following majors: Communication, Journalism/Sports Production, Film/Media Studies and Public Relations. We will focus on the coursework required to obtain a degree, the opportunities to get involved in the on-campus student media outlets and future career paths for each major. We will also cover topics to help the adjustment from high school to college by learning about AU resources, study skills, time and money management. *Available to students majoring in Pre- Communication, Film and Media Studies, Journalism, Sports Production, or Exploratory | Film, Sports, Media | LC | MDIA 2350 Introduction to Film Studies HIST 1010 World History I | PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology COMM 1000 Public Speaking | Available |
| Discover Auburn: Out of State LC | Are you from out-of-state? Worried about the transition being so far from home? The Discover Auburn: Out-of-State Student Learning Community is designed for students who are looking to discover Auburn while connecting with other students who are also far from home. Students will get to know their new home while learning traditional First Year Seminar topics like time management, study strategies, campus involvement, and career preparation. *This Learning Community is designed for students who are more than 250 miles away from their hometown. 250 Mile Radius Map from Auburn University | Transition, Community, Out of State | LC | HIST 1010 World History I MUSI 2740 Survey of Popular Music | HIST 1020 World History II COUN 2000 Living and Communicating in a Diverse Society | Available |
| Discover Auburn: Out of State RLC | Are you from out-of-state? Worried about the transition being so far from home? The Discover Auburn: Out-of-State Student Learning Community is designed for students who are looking to discover Auburn while connecting with other students who are also far from home. Students will redefine what "home" means to them and explore Auburn to understand what their new home is all while learning traditional First Year Seminar topics like time management, study strategies, campus involvement, and career preparation. *This Residential Learning Community is designed for students who are more than 250 miles away from their hometown. 250 Mile Radius Map from Auburn University | Campus Housing Community; Transition; Out of State | RLC | HIST 1010 World History I COUN 2000 Living and Communicating in a Diverse Society | HIST 1020 World History II MUSI 2740 Survey of Popular Music | Closed |
| Educators of Tomorrow | The Education Learning Community is designed for students in teacher certification majors as well as students who are interested in teacher certification majors. Members of this community will engage in organized activities to enhance and promote collaboration, advocacy, and diversity - all of the necessary building blocks to becoming a successful educator. *Available to all students | Education, Teacher, Educator | LC | EDUC 1010 Orientation to Teacher Education POLI 1090 American Government in a Multi Cultural World ARTS 1510 Looking at Art GEOL 1100 Dynamic Earth | COMM 1000 Public Speaking ECON 2020 Principles of Microeconomics FOUN 3000 Diversity of Learners and Settings CTEE 2000 Digital Literacy and Computer Science in Education GEOL 1110 Earth and Life Through Time | Available |
| Engineered for Success | Engineering is a challenging degree choice and requires students to quickly learn how to manage their work and time, as well as their own learning process in order to be successful. Students are exposed to a support system that encourages the development of good academic and professional habits, learning about engineering as a degree and career choice, and getting connected with the engineering community at Auburn. This course utilizes sketchnoting and engineering career design to help students describe their own process of becoming successful engineering students. This course is also a substitute for ENGR 1100. *Available to students in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering | Engineering, Success, Career | TFYS | Available | ||
| Engineered for Success RLC | Engineering is a challenging degree choice and requires students to quickly learn how to manage their work and time, as well as their own learning process to be successful; therefore, the Engineered for Success Residential Learning Community (RLC) focuses on providing students with direct access to an engineering peer advisor and an engineering advisor throughout their first year. Students are exposed to a support system that encourages the development of good academic and professional habits, learning about engineering as a degree and career choice, and getting connected with the engineering community at Auburn. The first-year seminar course utilizes sketchnoting and engineering career design to help students describe their own process of becoming successful engineering students. This course is also a substitute for ENGR 1100. *Available to students in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering | Engineering, Success, Career | RLC | HIST 1010 World History I INDD 1120 Industrial Design in Modern Society | HIST 1020 World History II POLI 1090 American Government in a Multicultural World ENGR 1110 Introduction to Engineering | Available *remaining spots available to women *email fys@auburn.edu to apply |
| Engineered for Success: Honors RLC | Engineering is a challenging degree choice and requires students to quickly learn how to manage their work and time, as well as their own learning process to be successful; therefore, the Engineered for Success Residential Learning Community (RLC) focuses on providing students with direct access to an engineering peer advisor and an engineering advisor throughout their first year. Students are exposed to a support system that encourages the development of good academic and professional habits, learning about engineering as a degree and career choice, and getting connected with the engineering community at Auburn. The first-year seminar course utilizes sketchnoting and engineering career design to help students describe their own process of becoming successful engineering students. This course is also a substitute for ENGR 1100. Through this RLC you can meet all of your first-semester honor course requirements while also getting involved in the Auburn community! *Available to students in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Honors College | Honors, Engineering, Success, Career | RLC | HIST 1010 World History I INDD 1120 Industrial Design in Modern Society | HIST 1020 World History II POLI 1090 American Government in a Multicultural World ENGR 1110 Introduction to Engineering | Available *email fys@auburn.edu to apply |
| Exploring Pharmacy | The Exploring Pharmacy Themed First Year Seminar is designed for students who think they may be interested in a career in Pharmacy. Students learn more about the profession of pharmacy and various pharmacy careers through the Harrison College of Pharmacy faculty and current students. In addition to the pharmacy focus, students will learn about study skills, time management, and other academic resources to promote success in any field. *Available to all students | Pharmacy, Career Exploration, Healthcare | TFYS | Available | ||
| Exploring the Careers of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies | This Learning Community is designed for students majoring in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies or teacher certification majors or anyone interested in pursuing Occupational Therapy. Members of this community will engage in organized activities to enhance and promote collaboration, advocacy, and diversity. *Available to all students | Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Disabilities | LC | BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology SOCY 1000 Global Perspective THEA 2010 Introduction to Theatre | BIOL 1030 Organismal Biology PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology PHIL 1030 Ethics and the Health Sciences COMM 1000 Public Speaking | Available |
| Food for Thought | In this Themed First Year Seminar, we’ll cultivate a community of lifelong learning centered around an appreciation of delicious food. Where better to enjoy food than with friends, and where better to learn than while enjoying food together at local restaurants? Our focus will be on learning about Auburn Campus Resources and Success Strategies that can assist you in achieving in your learning, in your career, and in your lifetime goals. We’ll build a community of support, understanding that whether in school, in food, or in life, we all bring something to the table. *Available to all students except those in the College of Human Sciences | Foodies, Cooking, Baking | TFYS | Available | ||
| Gaming as Modern Storytelling | Are you looking for ways to "level up" your college experience? This course explores the unique role that video games serve as a way of telling stories in modern society. Throughout the semester we will deconstruct selected titles to discover how thematic crafting, visuospatial design, and gameplay mechanics work together to effectively engage players and convey meaning. Through critical reflections, active discussions, and the planning of your personal "Game of College," we will analyze how lessons learned in leisure can be applied to enhance and enrich our academic and professional lives. By the end of this course, you will be able to articulate these principles of engagement in the design of your own Auburn story, creating your unique first year adventure as you take on the challenge of higher education. *Available to all students | Storytelling, Gaming, Design | TFYS | Available | ||
| Getting AG-Climated | Getting "Ag-climated" and adjusting to a new university can be tough. This Learning Community equips first-semester transfer students with the tools they need to be successful both in and out of the classroom, as well as preparing them for life after college. This UNIV 1150 course will cover time management, study skills, and on-campus resources while also connecting students to resources within their departments, within the college, and across campus. *Available to transfer students in the College of Agriculture | Transfer Students, Agriculture, Connection | TFYS | Available | ||
| Global Ambassadors | Want to learn about other cultures and viewpoints from around the globe? Join Global Ambassadors! The Global Ambassadors TFYS is for students who are interested in exploring other cultures, examining global current events, traveling abroad, or pursuing a career that will place them in another country. ALL AU students are encouraged to have a global experience during their time at Auburn, and this TFYS can offer students that experience and prepare them for other opportunities such as study abroad, alternative breaks, and related academic majors and minors. *Available to all students | Culture, Study Abroad, International | TFYS | Available | ||
| Harvesting Your Potential | Harvesting your potential is offered as an elective course to help first-year students make a successful transition to college life. This course provides opportunities to explore strategies for academic success relevant to first-year students through discussion, activities, reading, writing, and teamwork. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of academic skills, career options, time management, test taking, note-taking, reading for content, computer skills, personal development, and relevant social issues. Harvesting you Potential FSY course also provides a general orientation to the functions, support services, and resources of the University as a whole and the College of Agriculture in Particular. As a special topic in Agriculture, this course will focus on talking about career development and opportunities in Agriculture and related fields. Application of study strategies as they relate to the content area will be practiced. *Available to students in the College of Agriculture | Agriculture, Sustainability, Career Development | LC | CSES 2000 Basic Crop Science | CSES 2040 Basic Soil Science HORT 2030 Vegetable Production | Available |
| Hello Harbert | The Harbert Hello is an introduction and orientation course to the Harbert College of Business. The focus of the course is to orient students to the Harbert College's Student Services, as well as the Majors offered within the college. Students will engage in active learning in the classroom to establish a sense of community amongst the Freshmen class, and engage with faculty, staff, upperclassmen, alumni, and potential employers through experiential events centered around academic and career development. *Available to students in the Harbert College of Business | Business, Career Success, Community | LC | BUSI 1010 Professional and Career Development in Business I ECON 2020 Principles of Microeconomics | ACCT 2700 Business Law ECON 2030 Principles of Macroeconomics | Available |
| Kinesiology: Applied Sport Science | Students interested in exploring careers within applied sport science and working with athletic populations including sport coaching, personal training, strength & conditioning, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy and much more are welcome in this learning community! Students will focus on the importance of networking and taking advantage of opportunities in research, outreach, and professional development available to them in the School of Kinesiology to build their resumes and make them a marketable candidate upon graduation to find employment or further their education through graduate study. This is a great learning community option for any major within Kinesiology. *Available to students in the School of Kinesiology | Personal or Athletic Training, Sport Coaching, Strength and Conditioning | LC | BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology KINE 1100 Wellness and Public Heath | BIOL 2500 Human Anatomy and Physiology I PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology NTRI 2000 Nutrition and Health | Available |
| Kinesiology: Career Exploration | Are you interested in health, wellness or engaging in sport or exercise? If the answer is yes, but you aren't quite certain what that means for you, this may be the right place for you! Students in this learning community will explore the various career options within the field of Kinesiology. Kinesiology is a broad field that offers a variety of career options in physical therapy, corporate or community health and wellness, personal training, and strength & conditioning coaching, athletic training, and even research to improve and inform best practices in allied health. We will focus on student engagement and discovery in the process of career planning, research involvement, campus resources, and opportunities among graduate programs. Consider this learning community experience to be your compass for figuring out what’s next for you! *Available to students in the School of Kinesiology, students majoring in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, or Exploratory | Health and Wellness, Exercise, Kinesiology | LC | BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology ENGL 1100 English Composition I KINE 1100 Wellness and Public Heath | BIOL 1030 Organismal Biology ENGL 1120 English Composition II MUSI 2740 Survey of Popular Music PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology | Available |
| Kinesiology: Exercise Science Professions | Exercise Science provides students the opportunity to explore their career options within the field and tailor their electives to support whichever career path they choose. If you're interested in a "pre-health" path to prepare for entry into physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, chiropractic, or research, this is a great place for you. If you're not sure about your career, but you enjoy exercise, fitness and sport performance, this is also a great place to start. This learning community will help you explore your options and narrow your focus to get you on the best path forward. *Available to students in the School of Kinesiology | Exercise Science, Pre-Health, Kinesiology | LC | BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology PHED 1000 Active Auburn | BIOL 2500 Human Anatomy and Physiology I SOCY 1000 Introduction to Sociology HIST 1020 World History II MUSI 2740 Survey of Popular Music | Available |
| Kinesiology: Health Professions Prep | Students interested in applying to an allied health professional school (e.g., MD, DO, PA, PT, OT, or DC), this learning community may be the place for you. When applying to these graduate professional schools, it's important to have the necessary prerequisites and a strong science foundation. The foundational classes and prerequisites can all be taken within the Exercise Science major. The Exercise Science major goes a step further in providing not only a strong science foundation, but also knowledge of how to apply these principles toward understanding how the human body moves, functions and responds to exercise and stress. Students focus on peer engagement and taking advantage of the many opportunities available to them here at Auburn for developing smart study skills and academic success in preparation for further graduate study. *Available to students in the School of Kinesiology | Medical Profession, Pre-health, Exercise Science | LC | BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology PHED 1000 Active Auburn | SOCY 1000 Introduction to Sociology MUSI 2730 Music Appreciation KINE 1100 Wellness & Public Health | Available |
| Kinesiology: Health, Sport, & Exercise | If sport, fitness, exercise is your jam, this learning community may be a great fit for you! Kinesiology is a broad field of study. Career options in sport, exercise and athletic performance such as athletic training, personal training, strength and conditioning, coaching, and more are explored in this learning community. This is also a great option for students interested in allied health professions such as physical therapy or occupational therapy. Students will get connected with professionals in these fields and learn about opportunities within the School of Kinesiology to participate in research, outreach and professional development to build their resumes and make them a marketable candidate upon graduation to find employment in their field or further their education through graduate study. This is a great option for any major within Kinesiology. *Available to students in the School of Kinesiology | Sport Performance, Health/Wellness, Exercise | LC | BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology HIST 1010 World History I PHED 1000 Active Auburn | BIOL 1030 Organismal Biology PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology NTRI 2000 Nutrition and Wellness KINE 1100 Wellness and Public Health | Available |
| Kinesiology: Physical Therapy Preparation | If you're considering physical therapy school, you should join this Learning Community! Kinesiology or Exercise Science is the most common major of students who are admitted to PT schools nationwide. The foundational courses included in the Exercise Science major is important for students' success in preparing for applying to physical therapy programs. The prerequisite courses for these competitive professional programs can be rigorous, so developing the necessary study skills early is important. Join this learning community and reap the benefits of developing a community of peers with similar goals, make early connections with campus resources in academic support and receive guided development of your study skills. There will be a focus on student engagement, networking, research opportunities, campus resources, and the application process for graduate professional programs such the new Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Auburn University. *Available to students in the School of Kinesiology | Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Pre-PT | LC | BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology | BIOL 2500 Human Anatomy and Physiology MUSI 2740 Survey of Popular Music PHED 1000 Active Auburn PSYC 3120 Developmental Psychology | Available |
| Leading Change | Unlock your potential and shape the world around you with the Leading Change Learning Community. Develop the confidence and skills to lead, inspire, and create positive change. Connect with civic-minded peers and professors to build a network that supports your growth as a leader. Discover what it means to be an active, ethical citizen by exploring civic engagement, community responsibility, and how to balance personal success with collective well-being. Learn to identify challenges, craft innovative solutions, and rally others toward a shared vision, whether leading a campus initiative or making a global impact. *Available to all students | Leadership, Teams, Change | LC | AGRI 3800 Leading People and Teams LEAD 2000 Foundations of Leadership | LEAD 3200 Leadership for a Global Society LEAD 2200 Intro to Community and Civic Engagement | Available |
| Learning to Lead at Auburn | Learning to Lead at Auburn is designed to help first year students make a successful transition to college life. Students in this course will explore leadership and involvement opportunities on campus and various strategies for academic and social success. Students will develop as leaders at Auburn and understand the impact and influence they can have on those around them. Class highlights include personality and work style inventories, connecting with student leaders, and creating community among members of the class. Join this learning community if you want to learn ways to stand out in your leadership and involvement experience at Auburn! *Available to all students | Leadership, Involvement, Social Change | LC | COMM 1000 Public Speaking | COUN 2000 Living and Communicating in a Diverse Society | Available |
| New Traditions: First Generation Student Success | In the New Traditions Learning Community, you'll find a supportive space with other fellow first-generation students as you navigate the unique experiences of being the first in your family to attend college. In this course, you will discover ways to create meaningful connections within our campus community, take ownership of your educational journey, and find your unique voice by exploring identity development theories, self-advocacy, and social belonging. Start your journey with us as you create your own tradition of success. *Available to First-Generation Students | First-Generation, Social Belonging, Self-Advocacy | LC | COUN 2000 Living and Communicating in a Diverse Society | Available | |
| Nursing (Biology Linked Courses) | The Nursing Learning community is made up of freshmen in Pre-Nursing. All incoming freshmen in thee School of Nursing are eligible to participate. These students will take several classes together and have the opportunity to participate in different activities coordinated by the college and First Year Experience Office. Through the experiences the community will get to know other freshmen in Nursing and make connections with faculty and upper division students who will assist them in their path towards graduation. *Available to students in the College of Nursing | Nursing, Healthcare, Medical | LC | BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology PHIL 1030 Ethics and the Health Sciences | BIOL 2500 Human Anatomy and Physiology NTRI 2000 Nutrition and Wellness | Available |
| Nursing (Chemistry and Statistics Linked Courses) | The Nursing Learning community is made up of freshmen in Pre-Nursing. All incoming freshmen in thee School of Nursing are eligible to participate. These students will take several classes together and have the opportunity to participate in different activities coordinated by the college and First Year Experience Office. Through the experiences the community will get to know other freshmen in Nursing and make connections with faculty and upper division students who will assist them in their path towards graduation. *Available to students in the College of Nursing | Nursing, Healthcare, Medical | LC | CHEM 1030 Fundamental Chemistry I PHIL 1030 Ethics and the Health Sciences | STAT 2510 Statistics for Biological and Health Sciences NTRI 2000 Nutrition and Wellness | Available |
| Pawtential Pre-Vet (Biology Linked Courses) | Going from first-year student to vet school student starts with a single step. Make your first paw print on that journey with this course. You will learn how to be a successful student and more about the Animal Science major. The course will focus on successful academic skills and acclimation to Auburn University. *Available to students in the College of Agriculture majoring in Animal Sciences - Pre-Vet | Pre-Vet, Agriculture, Animals | LC | BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology ANSC 1100 Orientation to Animal Sciences | BIOL 1030 Organismal Biology ANSC 1000 Introduction to Animal Sciences | Available |
| Pawtential Pre-Vet (Chemistry Linked Courses) | Going from first-year student to vet school student starts with a single step. Make your first paw print on that journey with this course. You will learn how to be a successful student and more about the Animal Science major. The course will focus on successful academic skills and acclimation to Auburn University. *Available to students in the College of Agriculture majoring in Animal Sciences - Pre-Vet | Pre-Vet, Agriculture, Animals | LC | CHEM 1030 Fundamentals of Chemistry I ANSC 1100 Orientation to Animal Sciences | CHEM 1040 Fundamentals of Chemistry II ANSC 1000 Introduction to Animal Sciences | Available |
| Popcorn Theory | Dive into the world of movies while sharpening your study skills! In this fun and engaging course, we'll explore iconic films and learn how to analyze, summarize, and discuss them -- all while picking up essential techniques for effective studying. Join in for a unique blend of film appreciation and study mastery that promises to be a blockbuster experience. *Available to all students | Film, Culture, Storytelling | TFYS | Available | ||
| Pre-Law Learning Community | This first year seminar explores strategies for academic success relevant to first-year students through discussion, activities, reading, writing, presenting, and teamwork. The course will also explore basic legal concepts, various careers in the legal field, and considerations relevant to pursuing law school. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of academic skills, career goals, time management, personal development, and relevant social/legal issues. The course also provides a general orientation to the functions, support services, and resources at Auburn University. Class discussions, activities, assignments, and guest speakers will help you learn about careers in the field of law and help you determine whether law school may be a desirable path for you as you explore your own core values, strengths, and goals for the future. Application of study strategies as they relate to the content area will be practiced. *Available to students majoring in Pre- Law and Justice, Political Science, English Business, Communication, History, or Philosophy | Law, Attorney, Legal Career | LC | ENGL 1100 English Composition I POLI 1090 American Government in a Multicultural World MUSI 2730 Appreciation of Music | ENGL 1120 English Composition II PHIL 1010 Introduction to Logic COMM 1000 Public Speaking | Available |
| Psychology of Being a Student | Do you find psychology to be fascinating? Do you want to know more about how your brain is wired to learn, how motivation and mindset impact your success, and learn ways to maximize your learning based on sound psychological theories and practices? This course explores the connection between psychology and learning, with an emphasis on helping you understand and improve upon how and why you learn the way you do. *Available to all students | Psychology, Motivation, Positive Mindset | TFYS | Available | ||
| Public and One Health | New to college life? Interested in public health? This is the community for you! Students in this course will have the opportunity to connect more deeply with themselves and others while learning organizational and time management skills, how to take effective notes, study techniques, how to think critically, and practice setting (and achieving) goals. All readings and activities will be centrally themed around public health topics, including those of historical significance as well as current events. Students will also be introduced to available (and accessible) campus resources to aid in academic and personal growth and success. Public & One Health eBrochure *Available to all students | Public Health, One Health, Population Health, Health Careers | TFYS | Available | ||
| Soaring into Aviation | This freshmen seminar introduces students to essential success strategies and career development concepts through the exciting world of aviation. Using aviation as a lens, students will explore topics like goal setting, time management, teamwork, and resilience, while learning about various career paths in the aviation industry. Through guest speakers, hands-on activities, and industry insights, students will gain tools to navigate both academic and career pursuits. Whether students aim for a future in aviation or are simply curious about the field, this seminar will provide valuable skills for "soaring" toward their goals in any field. *Available to students majoring in Aviation Management or Professional Flight | Aviation, Flying, Professional Flight | TFYS | Available | ||
| Success in Pharmacy | The Success in Pharmacy Learning Community is developed for undergraduate students with a strong interest in seeking a career in the pharmacy profession. Students will take several Pre-Pharmacy required courses together and learn more about the profession of pharmacy and various pharmacy careers through the Harrison College of Pharmacy faculty and current students. In addition to the pharmacy focus, students will learn about study skills, time management, and other academic resources to promote a successful Pre-Pharmacy experience. *Available to all students | Pharmacy, Medication, Pre-Pharmacy | LC | CHEM 1030 Fundamentals of Chemistry I PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology | CHEM 1040 Fundamentals of Chemistry II COMM 1000 Public Speaking | Available |
| Sustainability - Live Green, Save Green | It is possible to be “green” and save “green” – both in the environmental AND economic senses. Students who participate in this learning community will explore a broad scope of issues pertaining to the sustainability movement and their impact on society and the environment. Topics will include current events, trends, and social/economic issues; emerging green technologies; economic and environmental effects of actions by individuals, businesses, and societies; and the relative advantages and disadvantages of adopting sustainable practices. Students will explore issues through discussion, activities, reading, writing, teamwork, and community service - all of which will be centered on the theme of sustainable living and decision-making. *Available to all students | Sustainability, Environment, Economy | LC | NATR 2050 People and the Environment: An Introduction to Conservation Social Sciences | SUST 2000 Introduction to Sustainability | Available |
| Tell Your Story | Through visual art, verbal storytelling, movies, and many other mediums, people harness the power of storytelling to convey information and life experiences. This course will examine the different ways people tell stories across generations and how those forms of storytelling have worked together to inform our view of the world and its various cultures. Students in this course will explore these forms of communication and in doing so will improve upon their critical thinking/reading skills which can be utilized in college-level courses to decipher complex data, take more effective notes, study more efficiently, and other skills relating to college success. Through journal submissions, group discussions, and in class activities, students will connect with their peers and will in turn, improve upon their cultural competency. Come tell your story! *Available to all students | Art, Communication, Creativity | LC | COMM 1000 Public Speaking | Available | |
| Transfer Success | Transfer Student Success will focus on helping first-semester transfer student acclimate to Auburn's campus, specific resources, and honing the study and time management skills needed to be successful during your time at Auburn and beyond! *Available to first-semester transfer students | Transfer, Success, Connection | TFYS | Available | ||
| WINGS Peer Mentor and Advocacy Learning Community | If you aspire to help people achieve their goals, serve as a mentor, and strengthen their leadership abilities, this learning community is for you! You will learn an overview of disability disparities and address those disparities in society through awareness, advocacy, and mentorship. You will learn and be prepared to foster an inclusive future in employment settings! You are the future employers and supervisors of the world so learning universal design strategies, disability awareness, and etiquette will not only help you create a more equitable world around you, but also better prepare you to foster a diverse world. *Students who complete the RSED 2000 course and become a WINGS peer mentor with the EAGLES Program and complete at least 25 hours as a mentor have an opportunity to receive their Level 1 International Peer Educator Training Program Certification IPTPC (formerly known as IMTPC) from the College of Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). *Available to all students | EAGLES/WINGS Program, Peer Mentorship, Diversity & Inclusion | LC | RSED 2000 Disability Awareness and Mentorship | COUN 2000 Living and Communicating in a Diverse Society | Available |
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The First Year Seminars and Learning Community Application is now closed for pre-registration.
You can register for a UNIV1050: Success Strategies course or Themed First Year Seminar (UNIV1100 or UNIV1150) on a first-come first-served basis when your time ticket opens for registration.
You can contact us with questions us at fys@auburn.edu or (334) 844-5721.
Last modified: March 26, 2025