The First Year Seminar (FYS) https://www.lasell.edu/academics/academic-centers/academic-advising/first-year-experience.html is part of the Core Curriculum and a requirement for all incoming first year students and transfer students with fewer than 15 credits. The First Year Seminar provides support for a smooth transition into the Lasell University community and the Connected Learning philosophy. Classroom conversations and activities focus on understanding and developing a growth mindset, recognizing common challenges students may experience and how to work through them, and being an active member of the Lasell University community. Course outcomes are accomplished through engaging activities including reading, writing, class discussions, presentations, team projects, field trips, and exploration of campus resources. Civic engagement and service-learning activities are often part of this course as is participation in the Career Readiness Symposium. Through the seminar, students develop close ties with faculty and peer mentors who serve as advocates for first year students' academic success. This requirement may be fulfilled by taking either course or course (for students enrolled in the Honors Program).