FYE – First Year Experience

Student Learning and Success is an introductory course that provides new students with the knowledge to succeed at Belmont College. Topics include, but are not limited to, course planning, financial literacy, career development, study skills, time management, and critical thinking. Students are exposed to proven strategies for creating greater academic professional, and personal achievement. This course is required for all first-time freshman at Belmont College and transfer students who have accumulated less than 12 credit hours.  New students also include former College Credit Plus (CCP) students who are now exclusively Belmont College students.

Orientation to the skills necessary to succeed in an online class and in college. Content focuses on the following areas: basic computer skills for navigating and managing the online environment, understanding college systems and processes, setting goals, developing study skills, writing and communicating professionally, thinking critically, and researching comprehensively. Emphasis is placed on application of library resources and technology.