Find a First-Year Seminar
First-Year Seminars are only offered in fall semesters.
View the course listing for Fall 2024.
Why enroll in a First-Year Seminar?
What makes First-Year Seminars so special? What have students said they like most about their First-Year Seminar? What unique opportunities exist for students who enroll in a First-Year Seminar? Why should you enroll in a First-Year Seminar?
FYS Spotlight: True Crime- Society’s Fascination with Crime and Murder
Are you wondering what it's like to enroll in a First-Year Seminar? This popular First-Year Seminar taught by UI Undergraduate Engagement Librarian Jenay Dougherty, featured in a February 2023 edition of Iowa Magazine, investigates why we’re fascinated with mayhem and murder—and digs deeper into the ethics surrounding the genre.
Why teach a First-Year Seminar?
How is teaching a First-Year Seminar different from teaching other undergraduate courses? What role do instructors have in introducing students to the University of Iowa? Read why previous instructors chose to teach a First-Year Seminar, what they valued most about this unique teaching experience, and how they built important relationships with their students.