First-Year Seminar
The First-Year Seminar (FYS) is comprised of two semester-long courses designed to intellectually empower new students in their introduction to Mount Saint Mary's University. Both semesters provide a liberal arts learning environment that is grounded in innovative teaching and learning and incorporates a variety of academic and co-curricular subjects. Successful completion of both semesters of FYS within their first year is required for graduation from MSMU for all students entering the University with fewer than 24 units (graded). Completion of both semesters with at least a “C-“ is required. FYS 1 is a pre-requisite for FYS 2.